Whats the best way to take "flash" off of a disc. I have a FEW discs with significant (sp) flash and was just wondering whats the best way to get it OFF???

...a DJ asking how to scratch discs?!? :D

I've used a single-edge razor blade, but that's hardly the best. :o

One of my INNOVA molder friends has what looks to my eye to be a 'chisel' for woodcuts/linocuts. He puts the concave side to the flash, and pushes carefully. Now, I don't know if that's standard issue there, but this guy takes a lot of pride, etc. ;)

Use a lighter. You won't gouge your disc that way.

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I am assuming that "flash" is the paperish plastic on a disc that is left over from the mold? Just looking for clarification. And if so... how does that affect disc stability?

Yes, "flash" is the thin plastic on the outside rim of a disc. I dont know how it affects stablility but I KNOW its ruff on the hands...

I've never tried a lighter to remove flash, but methinks that would just change the shape. Possibly a solution.

Neither have I tried acetone to remove plastic...foilstamps yes. That seems a tad risky; I'm thinking it would be hard to control what's removed, and what's not. :(

I never had a problem with 'gouging' using a blade. 'Just' make sure the blade is perpendicular to the disc both sideways, and up/down. If you remember basic geometry, the blade should be in the attitude of a "chord" to the disc.

Don't try this if your hands shake! ;)

A "tangent", not a "chord". A chord would slice off a nice chunk of the circle. :)

Shows you how long, etc. :o

You have to keep the blade oriented correctly, or else it WILL gouge. Or won't cut.

So do you guys remove the flash only for the purpose of saving your hands or does it affect the flight of a disc too?

I'm not even sure how that would be measured, except by 'gut' feeling. My guess is, the effect would be greater than removing a stamp /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif, but less than adding a "Thrill�" light, which is next to nothing.

Now as for comfort/fit/grip...ever get a TINY pebble in your shoe? What might seem insignificant could be a real distraction, if it's enough to become aware of.

Use a very light grit sandpaper, just don't let anyone see you tampering with your disc!!!! :p

802.01 DISCS USED IN PLAY

C. Players may not make post-production modification of discs which alter their original flight characteristics. This rule does not forbid inevitable wear and tear from usage during play <font color="red"> or the moderate sanding of discs to smooth molding imperfections </font> or scrape marks.

There's also the argument that if it doesn't alter the flight characteristics, it can pass, but no one's stepped up [yet] to give anuthorative position, etc. ;)