Size of pliers needed to crack out coins...

C0inCollect0r

Hi all,

I had read here that a pliers is one of the better tools to use to crack out PCGS coins, but I was just wondering how large of a pliers is needed to cut through the plastic (the 6" diagonal cutting pliers I currently have seems unable to do the job unless I'm missing something). Also, are pliers workable for NGC slabs too? (because again my current pliers will not do the trick)

edix2001

Swampboy

I remember a thread where SG said he employs a pair of dikes to do it.

I forget what size they were?

Fletcher

I use a Dremel

GoldenEyeNumismatics

I use a 7 1/2 inch Channellock end clamp pliers.

Batman23

For NGC slabs I tape the ends with a hammer, pops right apart.

For PCGS I use end cutters. Large side cutters might work better but I have my method. Cutting straight in on the outside seam is my target, the center area cracks with it.

WoodenJefferson

All joking aside...if your going to crack a slab with pliers, dikes, nippers, etc....make sure you wear SAFETY GLASSES!

micmt

And please dont drop it and let it roll across the floor till it hits a table leg and now its a lowly MS62.

1Mike1

<< <i>And please dont drop it and let it roll across the floor till it hits a table leg and now its a lowly MS62. >>



That would happen to me!

PerryHall

<< <i>I remember a thread where SG said he employs a pair of dikes to do it.

I forget what size they were? >>



38D's

Cameonut

End cutter is what I use - Link. I have observed one major auction house using these on the bourse. They were cracking out Morgans at the rate of about 10 a minute.

Make sure you use a towel to cover the coin - the plastic shards that can be created are sharp and could injure your eyes.

Barry

<< <i>I remember a thread where SG said he employs a pair of dikes to do it. >>





(not that there's anything wrong with it)

P.S. I use the tool pictured above by Batman

Swampboy

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<< <i>I remember a thread where SG said he employs a pair of dikes to do it.

I forget what size they were? >>



38D's >>

holeinone1972

<< <i>And please dont drop it and let it roll across the floor till it hits a table leg and now its a lowly MS62. >>





Can you explain how you do this and get a coin to upgrade???????????????????????????

WoodenJefferson

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<< <i>And please dont drop it and let it roll across the floor till it hits a table leg and now its a lowly MS62. >>





Can you explain how you do this and get a coin to upgrade???????????????????????????


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Free Drop Rule

The cracker must lift the coin and drop it within one slab-length of and not nearer the broken slab than the nearest point of relief. The nearest point of relief must not be in a carpet or on a hardwood floor. When dropping the coin within one slab-length of the nearest point of relief, the coin must first strike a part of the chair leg at a spot that avoids interference by the wrong broken out slab and is not in a carpet and not on a hardwood floor. The coin may be cleaned when lifted under this Rule.

C0inCollect0r

Thanks for the 2 serious replies to this thread

intence

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All joking aside...if your going to crack a slab with pliers, dikes, nippers, etc....make sure you wear SAFETY GLASSES! >>



lol