Cracking open a slab

Is there a trick to cracking open an ANACS and a PCGS slab? Are they just snapped together, or is there some type of adhesive used?
Any tips or tricks would be appreciated.

 

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Bolt Cutters Work
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Not Like This (funny)

They are sonically sealed (welded). There are a TON of videos on YouTube showing exactly how to crack.

 

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I HAD to share this one too. This guy apparently runs www.coincracker.com and has invented a power cracker.

 

Well of all the different tools used, I have a hammer! So thats how they are coming out!
Thank you!

 

Before you do, I suggest you read illini420's thread: Cracker’s Remorse

Cracking slabs

 

Good read! Wish i had the clout to do a 7070 Dansco lol.
I think I'm safe with cracking some $10 MS64 nickels out of slabs.

 

Bolt cutters at 9 and 3 o'clock work just fine for me.

 

Don't forget safety goggles to protect your eyes from flying shards of plastic. It's no fun spending the holiday in the ER. :so-sad:

 

Slice it with the cutting wheel on your dremel roto tool. Or a jigsaw with a medium blade at slow speed.

Somebody told me to freeze it for a couple of days, then tap the edge with a hammer while it's backed by a steel workbench or concrete slab.

gary

 

oh c'mon guys.. For the PCGS slabs... right at the 3 o'clock position 1/2" into the jaws. it is easy cheesy..

 

Works every time.

 

Funny!