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this is from MANY years ago and my attempt to use a table saw to cut the slab edge off On ebay this would be a rare die crack  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote:On ebay this would be a rare die crack I almost "die'd" from that "crack"...the slab shot from the blade and right through a window in my garage.... |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Dam, at least it makes for a good story since it missed you
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To set free TPG coins, I just use bolt cutters. A couple corners cut off and the slab will pop right open. |
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but that one time that the slab got caught and well...here it is...  |
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Pillar of the Community
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do the hulk smash on it and presto coin is out  |
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I am thinking of Dremel on all corners, then wrap in towel & tap w/hammer on edges until it cracks open, keeping soft cloth handy to let it fall out into.
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Pillar of the Community
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Hold it on edge, 2 quick raps of a hammer, rotate, repeat on all four edges. Pops right open with no damage to the coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I have used a dremel and cutters to free coins from slabs. Just remember the dremel will melt the plastic so it will need a little prying apart after you cut the seams and you will need to be careful when doing this not to damage the coin
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Pillar of the Community
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To save on windows I now use either bolt cutter or heavy duty wire cutters....they both work great. Snip along the edges and pull apart...no smashing needed (or Kevlar)
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Just wanted to report that operation was a success, first time out. Used a pair of clean cotton gloves to pick coin out of holder, no muss or fuss. Plastic broke cleanly.
Thanks to all, even the wise guys - LOL
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09/12/2012 5:46 pm
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To save on windows Easily the best quote of the thread, if not the week |
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