Suggestions on how to get rid of alot of CDs?

Actaeon

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I have several CD-Rs I want to destroy, and I need suggestions. I have about 10 of them, so I want to avoid using the microwave. I don't want it to smell up the house, nor do I want to break the microwave.

I don't want to snap it in half either, that creates a loud popping noise, and makes a big mess.

Any suggestions on how to do it? I'm trying to think of a neat idea before I start cutting them.
 

Actaeon

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Originally posted by: Sluggo
Send them to AOL just for kicks.

Well, the reason why I am wanting to destroy them is because other people don't need what is on the disks. I will be permamently destroying these disks.
 

djheater

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dremel
drill press
regular oven (shouldn't smoke under 200 degrees)
make big scratches through the label layer with a flathead screwdriver.
 

HamburgerBoy

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Originally posted by: Actaeon
I have several CD-Rs I want to destroy, and I need suggestions. I have about 10 of them, so I want to avoid using the microwave. I don't want it to smell up the house, nor do I want to break the microwave.

I don't want to snap it in half either, that creates a loud popping noise, and makes a big mess.

Any suggestions on how to do it? I'm trying to think of a neat idea before I start cutting them.

Do you own any firearms?
 

Actaeon

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Originally posted by: nerve
sandpaper, screw driver
glue them to your tires on your car

I don't want to damage my car. However, sandpaper sounds like a good idea.

EDIT: Heh, no, I own no firearms.
 

Malak

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Originally posted by: Sluggo
Send them to AOL just for kicks.

OMG I intended to reply with the exact same thing when I read the title of the thread :D
 

EvilYoda

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just put them in a bag if you're worried about a mess from the snapping...or put them in a wrapped up t-shirt and then snap away. just something to contain the shards is all.
 

Mrvile

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Go to the local gas station and snap them in the bathroom and flush the shards or something. Why is this so difficult?
 

Actaeon

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Originally posted by: Mrvile
Go to the local gas station and snap them in the bathroom and flush the shards or something. Why is this so difficult?

I never said it was difficult. I was looking for creative ideas before I tried on my own.

I'm not THAT worried about someone getting ahold of it, I just want it to be unreadable to the point where none of the data can get extracted or even viewed.

Right now, I"m just cutting them in quarter sized pieces.