Destroying a hard drive

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> From: Jim Kuzdrall <gnhlug at intrel.com>
> Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:24:58 -0400
> 
> On Wednesday 11 July 2007 11:12, Jim Kuzdrall wrote:
> >     What is the most efficient way to destroy the data on a hard
> > drive before junking it?

>     So far I like the idea of melting the drive best.  Perhaps someone 
> could put a drive on the charcoal grill at the gnhlug BBQ.  Is it hot 

Actually, a friend of a friend of mine is a blacksmith.  He'd probably
be willing to melt the drive down and make it into a knife or
something similar.  Contact me off-list if interested.