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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I wrap the slab in a towel and squeeze it lengthwise in a big vise.
Pops it open very cleanly and easily- no tools like dremel or band saw needed which most folks do not have, no risk to the coin and no tiny plastic residue from sawing to sweep up.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2295 Posts |
Definitely wear protective eye gear.
And any before and after pictures?
What coin are you liberating?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I wouldn't recommend it, but I broke my slabs by hitting the edges really hard with a maglight until a part of the edge come a little separated. then I wedge a knife in the side to pry it open. Lol. I always wondered why there are so many Maglights for sale at flea markets with all sorts of dents.  Quote:
I wrap the slab in a towel and squeeze it lengthwise in a big vise.
I always wondered why people get scratches on their faces from a towel. And as noted make sure no matter what you try, wear protective eye glasses. |
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Moderator
 United States
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Don't they lose value if you take them out *cost of slabbing*? Yes. However, that is not an issue for some collectors, such as myself. I am not concerned with maintaining monetary value. I only want to fill the holes in my album. Cracking slabs is not for everyone, but it does satisfy those who are planning to keep coins in their collections for the long term. I have yet to open a slab (as I have yet to buy a slabbed coin), but my experience using a rotary tool (Dremel is a brand, mine is a Craftsman) to "manipulate" plastic suggests it is a good way to open one up.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1554 Posts |
Sorry Carl but a pliers or by hand and twist is the best method. I guess I should have said put under a towel so they don't shatter in your eyes but I figured anybody that is cracking a slab would have the brains to know this.
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Valued Member
 United States
158 Posts |
Ok, I did the 2 pliers on either end and twist method. It worked great, but pieces went flying. My wife called me a few choice words as she was ducking for cover. But my 2008 w 69 eagle is now free to join her friends. Maybe they can have a coffee clutch or something  |
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Valued Member
United States
158 Posts |
Guess I should have read 1893s' post before trying it |
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United States
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It worked great, but pieces went flying. My wife called me a few choice words as she was ducking for cover.  Quote:
Guess I should have read 1893s' post before trying it Probably. I am glad your coin can join her friends now. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1554 Posts |
Use a ceramic tile splitter! Glenn  |
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Valued Member
Canada
449 Posts |
Did the OP say that it was a NNC holder? Then the answer should be fairly straight forward, throw it against the wall until it breaks because there's no way the coin in the slab is anywhere near the grade they gave it.......lol j/k
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Valued Member
United States
158 Posts |
Hey tile splitter, not bad, I have been looking at my paper cutter though, I just got a 1912 "s" librty nickel I'm going to free. I'll give it a shot  |
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Valued Member
United States
158 Posts |
I seen the "OP" reference before, someone please tell me the meaning? I have only seen it used in a derogatory fashion on other boards?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1374 Posts |
Original Poster. Like an "OG" - Original Gangster
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Valued Member
Canada
449 Posts |
Yeah, I was too lazy to type it out in full.....
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Valued Member
United States
158 Posts |
Hey thanks, OP always came to me as "OP" from the Andy Griffith shows. I thought of it as wet behind the ears rookie... Nice thanks guys!
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