any suggestions on how to cut bottle necks

patriceg · Post by **patriceg** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 2:19 pm

Any help on how to "CLEAN" cut neck of liquor bottles like GREY GOOSE. be specific please, especially if tools needed
thanks

Cheryl Wade · Post by **Cheryl Wade** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 6:29 pm

I'd like to know too please, not so much the scoring - I've got a nifty little gadget that rets in the mouth of the bottle and scores an even line - but how do you get it to break? I've tried thermal shock, hot water inside/cold out and vice versa; the bottle breaks, but not where I want it to. Can you use direct heat? I've got a kitchen blow torch, the sort you're supposed to use for creme brulees, and other culinary delights I don't make, would that be OK? Temp is 1200C.
Also, would this be OK for making the odd bead?

thanks

Cheryl

Judy Schnabel · Post by **Judy Schnabel** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 8:45 pm

I don't think any of those Mickey Mouse contraptions are going to cut the neck of a Grey Goose. This glass is really thick.

My only suggestion might be to try a tile saw.

Several years ago someone on the board, maybe Charlie, suggested tying a string around the bottom of a bottle; soaking it with lighter fluid then setting it on fire. After the string burns, rub an ice cube on it and it will break. I tried this once on a bottle and it didn't work.

Judy

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:00 pm

Tile saw- I've been cutting the thick tops off for rings for my kid (part payment for room steelin')- I think he sells them at school- and the bottoms of the interesting ones for tumblers. Recycling.