Re: separating lightbulbs
 
> What's the best way to separate the glass bulb of a lampbulb from
> its socket? I want to make use of the glass bulb as containers
> for small house plants.
> I've heard of wrapping chalk-line around the base, soaking in
> methylated spirits and firing for ten seconds then plunging into
> cold water to produce a stress-crack.
> Thanks for any hints, suggestions or tips.
> christopher.greaves@ablelink.org     www.interlog.com/~cgreaves
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hi christopher,
this idia sounds sort of "dangerous" for the "gardener"
{dont ned aney glass cuts/even though blood is a good fertilizer :}
if youre trying to start the plants out to re-plant them later...
i could suggest an egg carton made of styrafome? 
or if youre realy interested in the glass things? you could purchase a "glass
cutter" from the local "hardware store" and go to the thicker glas of empty
soda bottles/beer botles etc. that way,you could difer the glass colors and
have an "artistic set-up??" 
and the glass cutter could be a good way to seperate the lamp bulbs to?
BUT PLEASE USE CAUTION!!! *remember, the lamp bulbs are under a negative
presure!!!!* *vacumised*
i wouldent want one to "implode in youre hands!!"
that happened to me with a small "christmass light once" {it took me 2 houres
to get the glass pieces out of my thumb!!} [and that really hurt to!]
remember to be safe!!
and whiole i'm at it... wear youre seatbelt to!!! :>
good luck!
Rick
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