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Hermit-The-Prog

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14. Hate those clamshell packages
Thu Aug 3, 2023, 07:39 AM
Aug 2023

I used to try opening them with a utility knife, but it's too easy to slip. Tough to pierce and then suddenly the blade slices with almost no resistance.

Tin snips of any kind allow for complete control of the cut. I turn some packages into storage containers.

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I recommend a Sawzall. Ocelot II Aug 2023 #1
I took too much insulin and I'm trying to open this LuckyCharms Aug 2023 #2
indeed Skittles Aug 2023 #3
LMAO! LuckyCharms Aug 2023 #5
I think it was someone on DU who said/// Skittles Aug 2023 #7
Aviation snips... Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2023 #12
I see they are reasonably priced Skittles Aug 2023 #13
Hate those clamshell packages Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2023 #14
They made packaging adhesives way stronger at some point unblock Aug 2023 #4
I curse the Tylenol guy daily. LuckyCharms Aug 2023 #6
That cereal, True Dough Aug 2023 #8
As a matter of fact, unblock Aug 2023 #9
Right, did a job on lots of things. elleng Aug 2023 #10
How do stay so calm Lucky it's an admirable trait. Duncanpup Aug 2023 #11
If they did that, in store theft would skyrocket... Wounded Bear Aug 2023 #15
You need scissors. surrealAmerican Aug 2023 #16
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