Uncle Charlie Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 I've fallen into the deadly slabing trap. I've decided to join the NGC collectors society and start a Morgan Dollar registery set. So long... I'll see sometime in the future again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 you drank the cool aid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numismatic nut Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 We'll slab them all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha Ha Ha Fantastic plastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 you drank the cool aid... That one made me smile wide and say "Oh Yeah!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just carl Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 AHH, yes and all that fun in the future breaking out all those coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grivna1726 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Get well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 http://thatvideosite.com/video/2133 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms70 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 http://thatvideosite.com/video/2133 How do you open those slabs ? The correct way ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Charlie Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I just did one today. Icg holder, cracked out with a few hammer taps on the edge. I'll post a picture later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just carl Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 I use numerous methods to open those things. For example in the downtown area of Chicago there are many very tall buildings. Just drop those slabbs edgewise from the top of one and they will open completely. Of course many prefer to open them at home so I recommend a Butane Torch. Usually only the plastic will melt leaving the coin intact. Not necessarily if Zinc. Some very good marksman place the slab against a tree and shoot off the edges with a .22. Never use a .45 due to the size of the slug could damage the tree. Now in reality, place a slab in a vise. Cut off the edges with a saber saw, coping saw, hack saw and the thing will just fall apart. If using something like a Dremmel or saber saw, remember that the amount of teeth on the blade is important. To few teeth for wood will make for splintering. To many for metal cutting will create heat and the plastic will fuse back as fast as you cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Charlie Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Here are the pics as promised. I probally shouldn't have done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I use numerous methods to open those things. For example in the downtown area of Chicago there are many very tall buildings. Just drop those slabbs edgewise from the top of one and they will open completely. Of course many prefer to open them at home so I recommend a Butane Torch. Usually only the plastic will melt leaving the coin intact. Not necessarily if Zinc. Some very good marksman place the slab against a tree and shoot off the edges with a .22. Never use a .45 due to the size of the slug could damage the tree. Now in reality, place a slab in a vise. Cut off the edges with a saber saw, coping saw, hack saw and the thing will just fall apart. If using something like a Dremmel or saber saw, remember that the amount of teeth on the blade is important. To few teeth for wood will make for splintering. To many for metal cutting will create heat and the plastic will fuse back as fast as you cut. Actually I think just putting it in a vice and cranking it until an edge pops on works well. From there you just pry it open with a knife or screwdriver...obviously avoiding the coin very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I also use the Vfox "vice" method of opening slabs. Except that I first put the slab in an old sock before I put it in the vice. That way if the slab "explodes" I'm not on my hands and knees looking under the boiler for my valuable coin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I also use the Vfox "vice" method of opening slabs. Except that I first put the slab in an old sock before I put it in the vice. That way if the slab "explodes" I'm not on my hands and knees looking under the boiler for my valuable coin... I do find it amusing that they think of all these great ways to seal the tombs and we are just like....well "this is how I break them open" haha. We coin people are a creative and sadistic lot, arn't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Charlie Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 By the way I found something intresting. Click on the link to see. Stujoes Slab Wrath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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