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06-13-2011, 01:36 PM

#51

MargeD

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Great tip, as I always have trouble opening those packaged toys or whatever. You bought it, you didn't steal it, but you still can't open it. Whatever.

06-13-2011, 02:43 PM

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BettyGee

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Great tip. I've always said that if they packaged firearms in those modern packages; i.e. cds, toys, that there would be a decrease in violence because the dirty rackafrackers wouldn't be able to get the guns out of the packaging.

06-13-2011, 03:16 PM

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Homemother

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Thanks!!! Great idea!!!

06-13-2011, 04:12 PM

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cabinfever

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

What's worse is the ties that hold items in place in packages. Every try to get a toy out of the ties holding it in place in the package? Before I give a toy I clip the ties first. I've seen many a child not be able to take the toy and play with it because it took an adult forever to get the stupid ties off if they could find scissors, or use a knife which is an accident ready to happen. A good seam ripper works great to break the ties.

Good idea. I never thought to do that. I don't think anyone should be concerned about any issue of returns to a store either. As long as they still have all the pkgg., returns shouldn't be an issue, because of cutting those ty-wrap ties. Electrical diagonal or "side cutters" are perfect for cutting those ty-wraps, as they started out life as an electrical industry supply; and will do the job effortlessly. Harbor freight has a pair for $1.89. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-1-2-h...ers-40695.html
We know you have to go there anyway for the rotary cutting blades.;)

OP: I love the idea for using the old seam ripper for all the rest of that plastic pkgg I have trouble opening! Thanks

06-13-2011, 04:17 PM

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cabinfever

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Quote:

Originally Posted by charlotte37830

I read once that they are great for deveining shrimp. Never tried it, I don't eat shrimp.

You're so right, that would be perfect, as well as for the letters...gotta go get a couple of cheapies to have around the house now. I think I would make sure to get one with a plastic handle (some of mine still are wood handles) for the shrimp for sanitary reasons. Thanks to all the smart ideas from board members!

06-13-2011, 04:19 PM

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Leota

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That's why you never ever throw away :D
There's always a use.

06-13-2011, 04:31 PM

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Janice Thompson

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Nail clippers work great for clipping these ties.

06-13-2011, 05:36 PM

#58

sewmuchlove

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I love it when someone finds an inventive way to use something for a new purpose rather than throwing it away.
Geat idea and I will remember it.

06-13-2011, 06:21 PM

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DonnaB

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Great tips for the seam rippers. I work part time at a local country store and we always have to open cello packages with a razor knife, think I'll take in my old seam ripper and try that.

06-13-2011, 07:10 PM

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overdew

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Only thing I ever learned from M-tv (while channel surfing) was how to open those dvd/cd packages. Find a counter with good old formica top and scrape the side of the cellophane down the sharp 90 degree angle on the counter. Hope I explained well. Seam ripper hints are all great. Thanks.