Warped Records

,,,I have the best,and most foolproof solution for repairing warped lp's,STEAM!,using a handheld steamer,I prefer ''living solutions'' steam cleaner available at Walgreens.Place the lp on a flat,and clean surface,than blast thoroughly with steam for about 30 seconds using distilled water only, til heat is distributed on the entire lp.This process will also clean it.
While the vinyl is still warm,and malliable,place weighted objects around the perimeter of the record [4 glass jars are ideal],and keep them there til the vinyl has cooled off completely. And ''Walla'',out comes an impeccably flat record,this beats the oven method,as lp's sandwiched between two plates of glass can cause severe damage to the vinyl by distorting the grooves,
cheers,
Paul

Mantooth,
This is an intriguing idea. How long would you say it takes the LP to cool completely? Why glass jars? Would books work just as well or better?

,,,I would never use books as a means of securing a wet lp,
glass is clean,and doesn't absorb moisture,plus you want areas of the lp exposed to expediate cooling, this method is foolproof,and again,is not as contingent as the oven and glass technique.
This method can severely distort the vinyl's grooves,as well as bond any debris permanently to the lp.I even experiented with a hair dryer,while leaving lp in its sleeve with moderate success.

I allow a 10 min cooling period,than remove jars [drinking glasses work as well]trust me,it works.

,,ps,I meant to say ''marginal'' success with the hair dryer

I used to get upset about this issue. However I have changed my mind about it. A great many warped LP's I own sound amazingly great. Only the most severely warped LP's detract from the sound. I am not sure why it is a problem.