how to flatten a DX Roc?

by **BIG MACK** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:25 pm

Does anybody have any good techniques for flattening domey DX Rocs?

by **beatz** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:11 pm

I know on the kc pro's if you boil them the will take any dome out.

You can also put a bunch of books (heavy books) on top of it and leave it for a week or so.

by **AciDBatH666** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:20 am

I put them in my t-shirt heat press.
LOL.
FLAT FLAT FLAT FLAT

Positive feedback 56 · by **elnino** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:25 pm

beatz wrote:I know on the kc pro's if you boil them the will take any dome out.

You can also put a bunch of books (heavy books) on top of it and leave it for a week or so.

it this true? so you can boil them for real? how long and where is some linkage to this?

by **BLURR** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:58 pm

I use a heat lamp to flatten disc's. I lay them on their dome and turn a heat lamp on them at about 6-8 inches for about 30 minutes. Then I put it in the freezer. I tried this with a Champ TB once and forgot about it. Went back about 3 hours later and it wasn't all melted at least. So I put it in the fridge. This thing is almost like throwing an Xtreme. So...3 hours is definitely too much.

by **sleepy** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:03 pm

I have done the following with much success:

1. Place your Roc dome-side down on the counter
2. Boil some water
3. Pour the water into your Roc (it is now very obvious whether or not you did Step 1 correctly

)
4. Put a cookie sheet on top of the Roc
5. Place several heavy books or other flat heavy objects on top of the cookie sheet
6. Wait 30 minutes
7. Check on the Roc. NOTE: The water in the Roc may have caused the disc to suction to the bottom of the cookie sheet. Please remove the cookie sheet very carefully to avoid possibly spilling the water!

If it's flat enough, you're done. If not, repeat Steps 1 - 6

sleepy

by **black udder** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:56 pm

I do the same thing as sleepy, I just leave the heavy stuff on until it's all cooled off...usually hours (I just forget about it). Works quite well.

by **BIG MACK** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:58 am

thanks sleepy! I'll be trying that method out today.

by **masterbeato** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:32 pm

BIG MACK wrote:Does anybody have any good techniques for flattening domey DX Rocs?

roll your wrist over

by **BIG MACK** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:41 am

WOW...sleepy's technique for flattening a DX Roc worked perfectly! Turned out like a flat top rock...perfect. Just a tip...when you're removing the cookie sheet from the disc, keep in mind that the disc with water in it will suction to the bottom of the cookie sheet. I learned the hard way tonight. Lifted the cookie sheet up and the disc stuck for a second, then dropped splashing water everywhere.

Great technique to get a flat Roc!

by **tumpsi** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:47 am

why flatten a dx roc?

by **sleepy** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:49 am

BIG MACK wrote:WOW...sleepy's technique for flattening a DX Roc worked perfectly! Turned out like a flat top rock...perfect.

That's great! I'm glad to hear it worked out for you.

BIG MACK wrote:Just a tip...when you're removing the cookie sheet from the disc, keep in mind that the disc with water in it will suction to the bottom of the cookie sheet. I learned the hard way tonight. Lifted the cookie sheet up and the disc stuck for a second, then dropped splashing water everywhere.

Ooooh, that's not so great...sorry! :shock:

I don't remember that happening to me last time, but maybe I waited longer than 30 minutes before removing the cookie sheet.

I've updated the procedure...thanks for the tip.

tumpsi wrote:why flatten a dx roc?

I originally used this technique to repair a Roc that had become warped from being wedged under my carseat for an extended period of time. Some people just like flatter Rocs (do a search for flattop/Ching Rocs) and this is one way to create a flattop Roc from one you might already have at home.

sleepy

by **tumpsi** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:59 am

sleepy wrote:
tumpsi wrote:why flatten a dx roc?

I originally used this technique to repair a Roc that had become warped from being wedged under my carseat for an extended period of time. Some people just like flatter Rocs (do a search for flattop/Ching Rocs) and this is one way to create a flattop Roc from one you might already have at home.

what's the difference in between the two (domey/flat)?

by **gretagun** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:07 am

Luckily I got 2 new 11x Firebirds this past weekend, but would this flattening technique work on something like a domey 12X Firebird?

by **Frank Delicious** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:22 am

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