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Before we start the delicate art of smashing slabs, I'd like to know what the preferred weapon for this task is. I was originally thinking jackhammer or circular saw, but there's an obvious problem with that. I don't own a jackhammer or circular saw.
While doing the little bit of research that I did on the subject. the most common choice to deal with the task at hand was the humble screwdriver, often accompanied by a pair of snips.
If any of my readers have experience cracking slabs without damaging the card, please share any advice you may have.....or I could just beat it with a hammer, but destroying the card seems like a waste of money. Also I don't know if anybody would want a card that looks like it just stomped on by an elephant with a foot made out of dynamite. Maybe I'm wrong.
Anyway.........thanks for reading this post, any advice is well-appreciated, and I can't wait to get started next time I hit up the LCS. Have a great rest of the week!
I think the instrument of destruction that worked best for me was a pair of needle nose pliers. I've seen some tutorial videos on YT. You might want to check them out. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, thanks! Pliers will probably do better than a circular saw lol
DeleteIn my experience SGC slabs can be pried apart with a flathead screwdriver. For all others, use snips or pliers to take off a corner near the label. The rest of the slab can then be pried apart with a screwdriver. Don't use scissors unless you want to ruin them and ALWAYS wear eye protection for this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice. I definitely don't want to hurt either the card or my eyes in the process.
DeleteSlabHater! here (can't sign in for some reason) 😖
DeleteI use a nipper tool and work the edges till I can split the shell.
Cover slab with a towel to keep pieces from flying, Give it a good smack with the palm of my hand for thick ones. Thinner ones nip easily. Start at the bottom just inside the rim and work your way up the sides until you can pull slab apart. Work carefully and you'll have no issues.
CRACK THERE GOES ANOTHER ONE!!!!!!!
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Thanks for the tip SlabHater! Glad to have you reading the blog! I'm sorry about the sign-in, I hope it works out, but anonymous comments are cool as well!
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