Cracking out BVG cases

[MikeGarcia]

Originally Posted by Edwolf1963

... should be an Olympic event

..wear eye protection and close any doors...

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[whitehse]

Use a Dremel tool with a cutting tip. I found this is the easiest way.

[frankbmd]

I found tin snips and a screwdriver essential when I won my Gold medal.

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

I found tin snips and a screwdriver essential when I won my Gold medal.

Were these items left over from your surgeon days?

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by whitehse

Were these items left over from your surgeon days?

Hacksaw worked well for my silver medal

[Yoda]

In my own personal experience, which was severely curtailed by the loss of 4 fingers in an unfortunate accident, the use of exactly 2mm of high explosive plastique in the form of a shaped charge will usually result in a controlled explosion whereby the side panels of the case fall away, leaving the card undamaged. However, never attempt to use TNT as a replacement for plastique, as the desired result will not be achieved. Of course, use caution at all times.

[Edwolf1963]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

I found tin snips and a screwdriver essential when I won my Gold medal.

Needle nose pliers cracking/breaking off one of the ends. Flat head screw-driver prying open that bomb-proof plastic case. Then, don't forget, the precision scissors to delicately cut that soft plastic sleeve.

Bronze medal at best

[brob28]

Originally Posted by whitehse

Use a Dremel tool with a cutting tip. I found this is the easiest way.

Yes I agree!!

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by MikeGarcia

..wear eye protection and close any doors...

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Brilliant. Could not be more true.

Funny, all that work and a BVG 6 became a PSA 2. Probably wasn't worth taking plastic shards to the face.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by MikeGarcia

..wear eye protection and close any doors...

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No, seriously. Wear goggles.

[ALR-bishop]