Testing an Egress Hammer (Life Hammer)

cgrab said:
If you want to see how the little spring loaded device is supposed to work, go to a junk yard and push it against the corner of a car/truck window near the corner. The safety glass will shatter into small beads. You may want to ask the owner first.
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I'm sure @AggieMike88 won't mind if you bust up a few of his windshields. ;) :rofl:
 
flyingcheesehead said:
I'm sure @AggieMike88 won't mind if you bust up a few of his windshields. ;) :rofl:
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Since I hardly ever sell windshields (demand is extremely low), no problem.

But a windshield is going to shatter different than door window glass or back window glass.... There is a clear film in between two layers of glass. But the door glass will shatter in the manner you and @cgrab are thinking of.
 
AggieMike88 said:
Since I hardly ever sell windshields (demand is extremely low), no problem.

But a windshield is going to shatter different than door window glass or back window glass.... There is a clear film in between two layers of glass. But the door glass will shatter in the manner you and @cgrab are thinking of.
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I doubt there is even a ROI worth chasing on windshields. Removing windshields without damaging them isnt practical.
 
jesse said:
I doubt there is even a ROI worth chasing on windshields. Removing windshields without damaging them isnt practical.
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Nice to see you active again.

The request activity on used windshields is so low due to the super low pricing on new glass.

When I started in the biz in 1997, it wasn't uncommon for us to invoice used windshields for $200-250. That was due to new ones being at the time close to $500.00.

But in early 2000's, something changed in the new glass supply chain and ever since then, it is not uncommon to find advertisements for new windshields and installation below $200.00. This means that the new glass guys are getting them from their wholesaler for $50.00-ish. And that wholesaler, likely $25.00.

And you are correct that with the amount of labor involved to remove them from a wrecked car or truck, it isn't practical to offer them for sale.
 
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