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Probably a silly question.
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 5:05 pm
by phonogal
Since I started collecting cylinder records, I have thrown away so many 2 min wax that were not playable due to chips, cracks, needle drops,mold etc. It seems a shame that there is no use for these or is there?
Re: Probably a silly question.
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:29 pm
by Curt A
You might be able to make candles out of them...
Re: Probably a silly question.
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:34 pm
by winsleydale
I wouldn't... It made lots of toxic smoke when I tried. Yes, I'm that guy.
Re: Probably a silly question.
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:43 pm
by phonogal
No candle making. I thought maybe they could be shaved down for recording( the ones that are not broken or cracked)?
Re: Probably a silly question.
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 11:15 pm
by Wolfe
Melt them over trout or green beans or whatever for a quiok and easy hollandaise sauce.
Edit : I was only kidding about the above advice. I wouldn't actually advise anyone to try this.
Re: Probably a silly question.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 12:27 am
by Curt A
Someone needs to make Nipper molds to fill with melted cylinders... Little Black Nipper.
Re: Probably a silly question.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 12:39 am
by Lucius1958
phonogal wrote:No candle making. I thought maybe they could be shaved down for recording( the ones that are not broken or cracked)?
Generally, black wax cylinders are too hard for decent recording, and tend to wear down shaver blades and recording styli.
Bill
Re: Probably a silly question.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 2:14 pm
by phonogal
OK I'll continue to toss them. Just wanted to be sure.