Since this has a carbide tip, could it be used as a window breaker?
81264
First, one wonders why one would want to break a window or ask about a metal scriber to be used in such a fashion? Second, yes, it is a carbide tip and could be used for breaking glass theoretically; however, they make glass cutters that can be bought at local hardware store. Safety glass found in automobiles is another issue.
81265
I suppose so, since anything with a sharp point and an agressive jab could break a window. Assuming you're talking about an automobile window, which is tempered glass, and since the scribing tool is quite small, the jab would have to be intense, and would probably hurt your hand. Why not go to an auto supply and get a tool made for that purpose?
452551
It can, they don't really make the bits for it. I've used it to install a deadbolt, but burnt two bits doing so.
751858
I'm no authority on stained glass windows; however, this is more of a small area electronic board soldering station with very small tips. It does control the temperature (in degrees centigrade) but my gut feel is that it would not work fast enough with these tips unless you were talking about small art work projects. Maybe stained glass up to the size of an 8" X 10" picture frame etc.
887745
No. It will not break a windshield because a windshield is a laminated safety glass (two layers of glass sandwiching a sheet of plastic), The side windows are tempered glass, therefore the "window breaker" will break the side windows. You may feel more comfortable in contacting the manufacturer before purchasing.
1973905
The glass breaker is at the tip of the shaft. It's designed to shatter the car window.
1858210
depends on window frame. If window is aluminum..it just might work. Wooden frames would be too thick. If your question is about strength, then yes, it is strong enough.
1053830
Yes, but use extreme caution! The clamp holds with a small area so is likely to break your window if you are the least bit careless.I would recommend looking for a dedicated window mounting system. My preference is for those that use lever-action suction cups, since they are far less likely to break your window.
821218
I would not think so, it does a good job on sticking to the Windows. I had no trouble with mine.
745078
Hi,It is strong enough to do this job, but it is not designed for this purpose, it is for testing fuses.Depending on wire thickness, I believe it will help as the tip is sharp.
1390144
You probably could if,indeed,the circuit lines are on an outside surface of the glass. I guess that would have to be on the inside of the window. You might use a pointed tip instead of the swabs that are supplied in the kit. The thin line of the silver compound must dry thoroughly
2005955
It's advertised as carbide...cannot confirm or deny. It does not matter since auto glass cannot tolerate blunt force from a pointed object.
1627800
Sorry I missed the fact that your using a window. This unit I believe can be used that way, but its more for a wall opening.
1761677
It is not recommended in the instructions. Rolling the window down would probably peel it off.
1046575
It could, but you might damage the tip of the screwdriver and or scratch it badly.
460259
This product is a bit too delicate for that type of use. Think your job would be a lot easier with a small inexpensive cut-off tool like the one sold at Harbor Freight (Chicago Electric Model #60415). It uses a 3" diameter cut-off wheel that is more durable and would do the job with no problem.
1921064
Not really the ideal unit for those style of window. You'd most likey have to use a bit of wood and SECURE it above to fill in the space above the window. You also have to consider the width of the window. What I have done with most of my widow units is, to cut a peice of thick treated ply board and fill the entire window frame with it. Unfortunately you lose a window and gain an AC unit. We have jalousy (sp?) Window's, and they too aren't ideal for window units.
366363
I used it to replace a small window AC. The original GFCI was stuck in the reset and wouldn't power the unit. Make sure the plug matches the AC requirements.