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yechi7 Pillar of the Community United States 717 Posts	Posted 11/05/2007 04:12 am I know this has been discussed before, so please forgive me. What's the easiest & best way to break a coin out of a slab? People mention dremels. What's a dremel & how does it work? Is there an easier way? * Edited by Forum Dad to move to TPG forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

50cents Valued Member United States 402 Posts	Posted 11/05/2007 04:40 am I like to use end cutting pliers. I open the slab by cutting around the edges. This is best done outside and be sure to wear safety glasses. http://www.findingking.com/storefro...8&i=58098586 Edited by 50cents 11/05/2007 04:59 am Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 11/05/2007 05:34 am I have used those pliers and a dremel and both work fine Report this Post to the Staff
amac44 Member United States 3242 Posts	Posted 11/05/2007 09:18 am Bryan is right!! Report this Post to the Staff
Nelrak Pillar of the Community United States 974 Posts	Posted 11/05/2007 10:08 am I just place them on the garage floor on their side and tap them hard enough with a small hammer unitl I notice the slab has cracked enough so I can simply pull it apart. Report this Post to the Staff
shatsi Pillar of the Community United States 1541 Posts	Posted 11/05/2007 10:25 am Something similar to Nelrak. Report this Post to the Staff
Bottleguy Valued Member United States 112 Posts	Posted 11/05/2007 11:08 am I squeeze them in a shop vise, first widthwise and then lengthwise until they pop right open. Works like a charm every time! Rick Edited by Bottleguy 11/05/2007 11:36 am Report this Post to the Staff
yechi7 Pillar of the Community United States 717 Posts	Posted 11/05/2007 12:31 pm Thanks for the advice & suggestions. What's a dremel & how does it work? Report this Post to the Staff
justjimrob Valued Member United States 330 Posts	Posted 11/05/2007 12:36 pm A Dremel is a handheld (or there is a mount for them) rotary tool. It can be used for sanding, polishing, etc. but in this case cutting. Lowes, Home Depot, Sears, Walmart and others will sell them. Jim Report this Post to the Staff
yechi7 Pillar of the Community United States 717 Posts	Posted 11/05/2007 12:50 pm Re: end cutting pliers & dremels. About how long does it take to cut open a slab with end cutting pliers? About how long does it take to cut open a slab with a dremel? Report this Post to the Staff
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