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LP Center Hole Corrector Tool
LP Center Hole Corrector Tool

LP Center Hole Corrector Tool

Stock#:LPdrillBit
Brand:BLISS™
Fix That Small LP Hole

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Today$9.00
retail$49.00
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LP Spindle Hole Corrector Tool for 33RPM Records

.:Corrects Undersized LP Record Spindle Holes:.


If you haven't run into an LP with an undersized center hole, you will and it, of course, will be when you are entertaining others and you will end up flexing your LP dramatically to try to get it back off of that spindle. Yes, its quite a show when it happens. Some LPs simply came out of the factory with a center hole at the low end of the RIAA approved range or even lower, while some spindles are made on purpose at the high end of the RIAA specifications of 0.284 - 0.287" (see pic) with the thinking that holes would be uniformly sized within spec. and not below.

When you run into this you have a few options, including:


  • Don't play the record
  • Find a table with a smaller spindle.
  • Ream it out with a tapered reamer, X-acto knife, half of a pair of scissors, or sand paper etc.
  • Buy a 7.3mm bit on Amazon with a nice handle attached for $49.99! (as of Jan. 2018)
  • Consider our handle-less 7.3mm bit for just $12 delivered 'cause you can handle it....literally.


We believe that to save $38, you can hack your own handle. Just wrap some tape around it to hack a handle, put it in a cordless drill like any other bit or possibly turn it by hand as it will only take a few turns to resize your spindle hole because what you really want is a correctly sized hole without the debris sandpaper would leave in your grooves. Our solution, just like the $50 version elsewhere is 0.287402" / 7.3mm, (0.000402" inches over spec) the closest possible bit solution. Its 135° angled cutting edges will give you the biggest possible shavings which is what you want so debris can't collect inside your grooves.


5 Stars
Great Tool
Great tool - works without a handle by twisting slowly through the hole. Saves the struggle of wrenching the LP off the spindle, and leaves no slippage.
Helpful?  5 of 5 Found Helpful
Reviewed by:  from Garden Grove. on 8/14/2018
5
4 Stars
Hole Corrector Bit.
It's a 7.3 millimeter drill bit. It's the correct size to fix an undersized center hole in a record. It does exactly that. A little pricey, but you only need to buy it once. No other tools needed to use it. If you don't have one in your toolbox, go ahead and buy it.
Helpful?  3 of 4 Found Helpful
Reviewed by:  from Northern Kentucky. on 11/10/2020
4
5 Stars
Clever Tool
I can't recall how many times I've needed something like this, but resorted to pencils, pens, pocket knives, etc. It never occurred to me that correctly sized drill bit would do the trick so nicely. Clever idea and perfect solution.
Helpful?  2 of 2 Found Helpful
Reviewed by:  from Denton, TX. on 11/22/2019
5
5 Stars
Perfect size
It's a drill bit that's the perfect size for l.p. spindle holes. Good quality. Would be easier to use with a handle but works without one. Just turn it slow and easy. Perfect size hole.
Helpful?  2 of 2 Found Helpful
Reviewed by:  from Montrose. on 1/13/2020
5
5 Stars
LP Center Hole Corrector Tool
Fancy name for a drill bit, but does exactly what it claims. A perfect addition to the bag of tricks.
Helpful?  2 of 2 Found Helpful
Reviewed by:  from New York. on 1/20/2020
5
5 Stars
Does the job.
It’s a correctly sized drill bit as described.
Helpful?  1 of 1 Found Helpful
Reviewed by:  from USA. on 3/12/2021
5
5 Stars
LP Center Hole Corrector Tool
Great accessory to my LP collection. Have a vintage Thorens with a slightly larger diameter spindle. This is the perfect solution to the problem! Worth every cent!
Helpful?  1 of 1 Found Helpful
Reviewed by:  from Indiana . on 6/5/2021
5
5 Stars
The perfect solution!
I received this yesterday (Monday) after ordering on Friday. The quick delivery surprised me greatly. This is a drill bit that is the ideal size to perform its stated destiny... to fix overly tight LP center hole dimensions so that the LP can be easily placed over the spindle and removed just as easily. OK, I suppose it could be more elegant. But why? It simply works perfectly as can be. Enough said. ;^) I may make a fancy handle for it just to say I did it, but honestly, it isn't necessary at all.
Helpful?  1 of 1 Found Helpful
Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer)  from NE Ohio. on 8/24/2021
5
5 Stars
center hole tool
this tool is perfect to widen record holes that are too tight. works much better than a knife edge!!!
Helpful?  1 of 1 Found Helpful
Reviewed by:  from Pennsylvania. on 9/25/2021
5
5 Stars
Why wait! Your vinyl deserves it!
All these years using pencils, pens, reams. Wrong size drill bits etc? DUH! With all the thicker vinyl used on these EXPENSIVE re-issues I'm buying the old crude tricks don't cut it-literally. I took the plunge and got the correct tool for the job.Another win for TTN! had the best price and fast delivery. Thanks guys! Chris Carter
Helpful?  1 of 1 Found Helpful
Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer)  from All these years FINALLY got the right tool!. on 11/17/2021
5
5 Stars
Great product at a great price.
I have had to use this once and the ease of use and final results were perfect.
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Reviewed by:  from GREENSBORO. on 9/5/2022
5
5 Stars
Excellent.
Made my own grippy handle with some heat-shrink since I initially planned to 3D print a jig to use but decided to leave it as a hand tool.
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Reviewed by:  from Colorado. on 11/27/2022
5
5 Stars
Does the job
Had a new record that was basically unplayable the center hole was so small, a few seconds with this tool and it now slides on and off the spindle easily and plays perfectly. I made a handle for mine and it has definite prison shank vibes which is honestly a little bit of a plus. Way better than spending $50 for the same thing with a plastic handle slapped on it.
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Reviewed by:  from Virginia. on 7/29/2023
5

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