Really Rustle....   you act like this is an unusual request.  Several  
times a month I have to firebomb various objects around the U.S.   I  
just wait for a call from my handlers and zooooom , I am on my way.   
Personally, I am loathe to share my secrets about burning out safes.   
Competition, ya know.
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>
> On Mar 17, 2008, at 8:10 AM, Apptech wrote:
>
>> I was curious if anyone out there is aware of the
>> different methods one
>> might employ to destroy the contents of a safe (electronic
>> devices and
>> sensitive documents). The only method I have come across
>> is using a
>> thermite grenade. However, this destroy the surrounding
>> area of the safe
>> as well and is undesirable. Anybody got any ideas?
>
> A bit more information about the intended application may
> facilitate a less general response than may otherwise be
> forthcoming :-).
>
> Is this your safe?
> Is someone paying you to do this?
> Do you need a fast car and a clear escape route immediately
> after the destruction.
> Do you have a double O rating?
> ... ?
>
> Shaped charge can do quite well. Noisy.
>
> Thermite on top face can have a fireproof covering for
> relatively minor exacerbation of secondary thermal
> consequences. Firebrick. Sodium silicate constructs.
> Asbestos blankets (don't breath). Other. Not a bad choice.
>
> If you are trying to nuke the insides of a safe why would
> you not want to nuke their office as well ? :-).
>
> How real a safe?
> Drill and fill - water/acid / ...
>
> What is the surface it rests on made of?
> Can you heat it with flame etc.
> Induction heating?
> Thermal Lance attack?
>
> How long do you have?
> How easy is access?
>
> Is there some country where this is not a felony?
> How can I be sure of never going there?
> Is this covered by ITAR / Patriot's Act / 45 Clear /
> Guantanamo vacation / Lear Jet Rendition getaway holiday?
> Is this for an Easter surprise?
> For your wife?
> Or is it a late thought for St Patrick's day?
>
>
>
>         Russell
>
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