For a science project I need to remove the front circumference from a glass automobile headlight. I tried using a manual glass cutter but could not get it to scribe. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
Even though you can score the glass, you need to be able to reach the underneath the score in order to achieve a breakout.
(Notwithstanding the scenes in the movies where the jewel thief scores a hole in a plate glass window and pulls the circle out with a suction cup whilst dangling upside down in a laser filled vault....it can't be done.)
"Even though you can score the glass, you need to be able to reach the underneath the score in order to achieve a breakout."
"(Notwithstanding the scenes in the movies where the jewel thief scores a hole in a plate glass window and pulls the circle out with a suction cup whilst dangling upside down in a laser filled vault....it can't be done.)" ===============================================
SECOND IT!
Ha small welding type torch?
I think your best bet is to score around the outer edge (not the front!) of the headlight, then try to force a stress fracture with heat. Try making the score and then touching a red-hot wire to the edge... it has to be done within a few minutes of making the score. If it works, you may be able to tap the edge of the headlamp with a hard instrument and have the front come off intact.
Good luck! I've never tried this, so take everyth> For a science project I need to remove the front circumference
Hey it has to work, it's in the script...RIGHT! < insert foolish smile here>
Jim Redden snipped-for-privacy@rochester.rr.com
Spray rim with liquid nitrogen? May actually work, and will look even more photogenic.
Tile saw.
Jack
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