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Leaking a CRT
Phil,
If he doesn't want a perfect looking screen, then just gently hit the very tip of the base with a small hammer, or large pliers.
The air will slowly leak out, making it safe to handle--but it goes to air too fast to save the looks of the face. If you hit the neck first, it can really explode (implode-then-explode)...but once you're clipped the tip to take care of the vacuum, you can then knock off the neck easily.
I've used this method when a tube tests bad and must be replaced, but is stuck by tar or whatever, and I'm afraid of yanking it out and eating glass!
Harry
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