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.
Cutting A Glass Headlight?
Feb 21, 2005
10 Replies
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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