Quick fix for shrinking Indestructible cylinders!

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Jerry B.
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Quick fix for shrinking Indestructible cylinders!

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Those that know me will understand when I say it's been many many decades since I've needed a hair dryer. Today I needed and used one! I bought a project machine that came with a nice selection of cylinders including several that had shrunk quite a distance off the cardboard core. I sat them to one side thinking I'd have to toss them out. But before tossing my mind wondered about that thingy that DeeDee uses to dry her hair. So I located the thingy, read the directions, and started it. While gently turning the cylinder in my hand I heated the entire recording surface. After heating for 15 to 20 seconds I put the thingy down and pressed the recording back onto the core. It was really simple and successful.

Jerry B.
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Proof that a hair dryer is not needed for grooming!
Proof that a hair dryer is not needed for grooming!
Slowly turning the cylinder in my hand
Slowly turning the cylinder in my hand
Close up of the distance needed to slide
Close up of the distance needed to slide
After heating
After heating
Before heating
Before heating

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TinfoilPhono
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Re: Quick fix for shrinking Indestructible cylinders!

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That's VERY surprising! Interesting discovery.

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