Chreees Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Since so many people ask about it, they can be referred to this thread... So easy just follow the pics... Don't be afraid to really hit it. The more force you use the cleaner the cut, I have found. Scoring first is not necessary (except for Exoticas, I found they always cut uneven if you don't score first). Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I've also found that after scoring them, a flathead screwdriver works good to use to hit with the hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Awesome, Ryno! Yeah, if anyone's got anything to add to this, feel free... I'll be referring to this thread the people that ask in Chat or something how you do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 [img]http://images.krillion.com/static/images/products/snips/craftsman/craftsman_snips_37300_lg.jpg[/img] Seriously this is amazing just put the coal in and squeeze clean cuts with zero mess. Works on ANY coal. Even cocos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Awesome Wade... I gotta get one of those and try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiLLooR Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I light them up, put them in the coal carrier and use the metal stick on my tongs to hit it once in the middle and it splits perfect every time. Also if it doest split first time it usually means the coals are not properly lit.. I hate trying to cut them its so difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a cliche affair Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Yes, thanks for this thread. Just getting into nats, got my first box of coco's today. Just split one using this method, worked perfectly. Hookah isn't here yet, so I lit two halfes anyways just to test em out. So far, i'm impressed as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 How much does whacking your knife with a hammer screw up your knife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a cliche affair Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 [quote name='Hassouni' date='02 February 2010 - 12:20 PM' timestamp='1265134858' post='449180'] How much does whacking your knife with a hammer screw up your knife? [/quote] I just went through and cut a half a box of cocos, knife seems fine so far. Just use an old knife if you're worried about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 [quote name='Hassouni' date='02 February 2010 - 01:20 PM' timestamp='1265134858' post='449180'] How much does whacking your knife with a hammer screw up your knife? [/quote] That why I use my tongs to score, and flathead screwdriver to whack it with.... (almost to good to sig lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuigcXvcy1A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 [quote name='Arcane' date='12 February 2010 - 03:03 PM' timestamp='1266008584' post='451172'] try this: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuigcXvcy1A"]http://www.youtube.c...h?v=GuigcXvcy1A[/url] [/quote] Hahahahahaha, Jay... "Now don't go ninjain' nobody that don't need ninjain'!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetNut Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Ya gotcha ninjy chop, yo gotcha karate chop, and ya gotcha judy chop! Awesome Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdkhookah Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I do something similar to Incubusratm's method, but I don't usually have a hammer around in the kitchen. I just use a butter knife and a can opener, though one of the more hefty can openers. I don't score the coals at all, unless exoticas. I just place the butter knife on the coco and whack it with the flat edge of the can opener, and the coco splits just fine. Another plus is that you don't have to worry about dulling the butter knife because, well it's a butter knife. When I get some spare time, I intend on making a small guillotine type device with a weight on it, which will be devoted to splitting coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 [quote name='kdkhookah' date='27 February 2010 - 12:10 AM' timestamp='1267251001' post='454105'] I do something similar to Incubusratm's method, but I don't usually have a hammer around in the kitchen. I just use a butter knife and a can opener, though one of the more hefty can openers. I don't score the coals at all, unless exoticas. I just place the butter knife on the coco and whack it with the flat edge of the can opener, and the coco splits just fine. Another plus is that you don't have to worry about dulling the butter knife because, well it's a butter knife. When I get some spare time, I intend on making a small guillotine type device with a weight on it, which will be devoted to splitting coals. [/quote] Yeah, any heavy/blunt object will work for striking the knife. The steak knife I use is one I do not care about... Guess I should've mentioned that in my original post- do NOT use a good knife that you care about. Anyways, when you get your coal-splitting device up and running, post pics of it on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 [quote name='cotsi95' date='01 February 2010 - 03:07 PM' timestamp='1265058473' post='448968'] [img]http://images.krillion.com/static/images/products/snips/craftsman/craftsman_snips_37300_lg.jpg[/img] Seriously this is amazing just put the coal in and squeeze clean cuts with zero mess. Works on ANY coal. Even cocos [/quote] Your welcome. *ahem* http://www.hookahforum.com/topic/34665-my-new-old-coal-cutter-well-it-owns/page__p__428014__fromsearch__1&#entry428014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSU Smoker Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 For those of you with out a hammer you can always use a shoe (inspired by ryno) I just score with screwdriver, place screwdriver in grove, smack with heel of shoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agunn1231 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I'm going to have to try this cause i had a box of 60 coco coals and have yet to split them....it will help the box last...i'm about halfway though the box now and cant afford more till i dont even know when Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 [quote name='PSU Smoker' date='13 March 2010 - 04:50 PM' timestamp='1268513416' post='456933'] For those of you with out a hammer you can always use a shoe (inspired by ryno) I just score with screwdriver, place screwdriver in grove, smack with heel of shoe [/quote] Yes the shoe works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 [quote name='ryno' date='10 April 2010 - 03:16 PM' timestamp='1270930566' post='462956'] [quote name='PSU Smoker' date='13 March 2010 - 04:50 PM' timestamp='1268513416' post='456933'] For those of you with out a hammer you can always use a shoe (inspired by ryno) I just score with screwdriver, place screwdriver in grove, smack with heel of shoe [/quote] Yes the shoe works great! [/quote] So what are you using ... All Stars or Red Wings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellydancerakn Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 [quote name='ryno' date='10 April 2010 - 01:16 PM' timestamp='1270930566' post='462956'] [quote name='PSU Smoker' date='13 March 2010 - 04:50 PM' timestamp='1268513416' post='456933'] For those of you with out a hammer you can always use a shoe (inspired by ryno) I just score with screwdriver, place screwdriver in grove, smack with heel of shoe [/quote] Yes the shoe works great! [/quote] Really good if your a chick and have high heels. Lot more weight behind it. This also why high heels are always awesome for a spare hammer when it's too cold to venture outside to the garage to get the toolbox. But just a disclaimer here boys... DO NOT USE YOUR GIRLFRIEND'S/WIFE'S HIGH HEELS WITHOUT ASKING HER FIRST!!!! Damn good way to wind up dead, impotent, or severly scarred (mentally or physically), or a combo of all three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorlyfish Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I have this sculpture tool that I no longer need that I use - it's not sharp, but has an edge. I'm not sure what it's called, but it's for mold-making... I just press that down into the coal a little bit to kind of score it, and then whack with a hammer. Works beautifully. Sorry for crappy Photo Booth quality images, but here's what I'm talking about: [img]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/artgeek22/Photoon2010-10-26at18142.jpg[/img] It's about 9" long total; blade is 4". Pointy tip. [img]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/artgeek22/Photoon2010-10-26at18143.jpg[/img] The curved (hammering) edge - it's wide enough to make good contact with a hammer. You can see little dents in mine from it... [img]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b196/artgeek22/Photoon2010-10-26at1815.jpg[/img] Flat (cutting) edge - this edge isn't very sharp (though I wouldn't run it along my arm, for instance..), but it's quite thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 That's awesome, Jordan. That looks like it'd work great! Thanks for sharing. Anyone else have other tools they use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Do you shank people with that thing!?! Jeeze Jordan, you just gained +2 intimidation points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorlyfish Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 [quote name='Travis' timestamp='1288174849' post='486514'] Do you shank people with that thing!?! Jeeze Jordan, you just gained +2 intimidation points. [/quote] [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/2ar15smilie.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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