Hacksaw meets the Screwdriver

[googled]

ps.. the explode factor is directly linked to the size of li-ion cells i think.. small ones just go flat before enough heat is generated to make them explode... its the big ones that are dangerouse... which is why you wont find many D sized ones..

So is it even possible for an AA sized (18650) 2500mah battery to explode, even under short circuit? I've seen demo's on youtube but those seem to be the big RC model type.
Also (I've asked this before elsewhere), is there special regulation that's responsible for the scarcity in the UK of 18650 and 10440's ?

[KDinKC]

Crash,

I for one appreciate what you have done and have learned something in the process. Many thanks!

Now where did I put that soldering iron and what kind of monstrosity can I build... lol