At 11:17 AM +0100 6/30/03, Matt Peacock wrote: >Please do not do this. > >Screens are under extreme pressure.
Actually, they contain a vacuum. You could release the vacuum by carefully breaking the glass nipple below the pins at the end of the tube. Wear protective clothing, face shield, etc. as glass could fly. >They also hold a substantial charge even after being turned off. Yes, but not for long. > I am very worried you could get seriously injured. Be careful, you are working with glass. > Also the coating in a screen would no doubt be toxic to fish. I do not know what it > is, if anyone does post it and I'll tell you if it is or not. The coating is made of phosphor compounds. It is likely that you could etch it off with an acid or perhaps remove it mechanically. The big problem is going to be cutting off the front of the tube. You will likely need a wet diamond saw to do this. Good luck. Paul -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
