Cracking a Case ....

[Tao_Moko]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

I've never seen this mentioned, but wouldn't a table saw be an easy as pie way to free the cardboard from it's plastic dungeon? Has anyone done that?

It's totally unnecessary. I will post a video tonight showing how simple it is.

[brob28]

I have used a dremmel hand tool with the cutting disc many times, it has worked easily and with no damage to the card many times. The blade is small enough that you can really control your cuts.

[Pat R]

I use ceramic tile nippers to clip a small piece off the corner of the slab then
use the jaws to separate the two haves by pulling down on one half until I can get my fingers between them and pull them apart. It usually takes less
than 30 seconds including beckett slabs. Make sure you use eye protection if you use this method.

[KCRfan1]

As a method mentioned before, I use a very small screwdriver. The new PSA and Beckett are a pain for me to open. However, whichever slab you are opening, take your time as to not damage the card.

[buymycards]

Use the search function on the board. There are probably a dozen threads on this same topic.

[whelenfan]

I have just used a "thinned blade" screwdriver and gently slip it between front and back of the case/slab and once in, twist. You may have to work your way around the perimeter of the case a bit. Very simple, effective and the blade never comes anywhere near the card.

P.S. I had previously customized the driver that I use for some gunsmithing chores, but any blade thin enough to slip in along the edge of the slab will do.

[dabigyankeeman]

Been doing this for decades, I use a pliers to break off and end then stick a thin screwdriver carefully in and move it so that the slab comes apart.

[Section103]

I hold down the case on a table top with one corner laying over the edge. Take a hammer to it, striking away towards the edge. The great thing about cracking Becketts is that they are in the sealed sleeve inside the case. Gives you a little more protection in the process.