Really no right way. Varies based on manufacturer per container design. Open my Astra tucks just like your tuck of P&G blades on the right per the package design. For my Dorco cardboard tucks the package presents two options, a slit similar to the Astras or a horizontal flap - I use the later as it closes back up. For plastic (with blade recycle slot) tucks I just slide out the blades as intended and wrap in a bit of tape when all blades are used to keep the old blades from sliding out when transporting to our town recycling center. Always have at least one plastic tuck in play for recycling cardboard tuck blades in addition to the brand in the tuck. Have a stack of my 3 -4 in-play tucks in the medicine cabinet.
What's the best way to open a tuck of blades?
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Tear it open like a monster. I do that.
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Someone beat me to it. Moosejaw used to have, might still have, printed on their packaging. 'No knife. Use teeth.' I always chuckled at that.
I do it as per King Gillette's instructions. That being said, you can't really snap cardboard. It's more like a rip.
Just rip the little buggers out of the tucks, slap a ton of ‘em in an empty soap container and play razor blade roulette like I do.
Close your eyes, grab a random blade and get shaving!
Seriously, I have done this for years…
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I don't rotate DE or blades much anymore. Sometimes I go months or years before making a change. Just the thought having to choose a blade from that tub, gave me shivers, and forced me to pour another G&T. At least that's what I told my wife.
I'm definitely crazy (as proved by my BOSC membership).
Have you cast your vote here
Rhody
I'm a Lumberjack.
Fantastic post. Grateful for the demonstration!!Yes:
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Like so:
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Which sometimes works out great, but more often than not... not so great (if you are a tidiness and detail freak).
Let me just have a swig of my favorite medicine before continuing:
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Here's my "detail freak" special method:
Using a stationery scalpel, carefully separate the glued end flaps (just one end of course):
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Fold the flaps out and remove your blade:
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Fold the flaps back and return the pack into its container (along with its friends):
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Now I love that box. Looks like it is made for blades. Where on earth did you find that?
(Link please. Don’t make me beg!)
Thank you... but sorry Rhody, I'm in the UK.Fantastic post. Grateful for the demonstration!!
Now I love that box. Looks like it is made for blades. Where on earth did you find that?
(Link please. Don’t make me beg!)
You obviously missed Post #14:
... and (my reply) Post #16:
I'm in the UK. I found three-packs of the containers at Poundland (equivalent to your Dollar Stores I guess). Naturally, I purchased several.
I do extended (biannual) Poundland visits, always with my 3m (10') tape clipped to my belt.
What! No glue on the flaps before returning???? How lazy can you get?Yes:
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Like so:
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Which sometimes works out great, but more often than not... not so great (if you are a tidiness and detail freak).
Let me just have a swig of my favorite medicine before continuing:
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Here's my "detail freak" special method:
Using a stationery scalpel, carefully separate the glued end flaps (just one end of course
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Fold the flaps out and remove your blade:
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Fold the flaps back and return the pack into its container (along with its friends
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OK gents, it is supposed to look like in the final pic, right? Although, I still don't get the logic behind the design, I guess one thing is that it makes it easier to slide out a blade with your thumb or any finger really.
@P1C0
Last night I taped the little flap back on 'cuase it came off thinking a small margin of safety. I have no idea if it's suppose to be there or not.
Seeing up close is too fuzzy anymore to mess with blades unless the Costco Reader Cheaters are on. Also, these are really good band-aids;
Curad Extra Long
Last night I taped the little flap back on 'cuase it came off thinking a small margin of safety. I have no idea if it's suppose to be there or not.
Seeing up close is too fuzzy anymore to mess with blades unless the Costco Reader Cheaters are on. Also, these are really good band-aids;
Curad Extra Long
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Two pages and counting on how to open a small cardboard box. Only on B&B…
Brother, you DEFINITELY are the King of BOSC-land...... Cer T Fiable....Yes:
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Like so:
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Which sometimes works out great, but more often than not... not so great (if you are a tidiness and detail freak).
Let me just have a swig of my favorite medicine before continuing:
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Here's my "detail freak" special method:
Using a stationery scalpel, carefully separate the glued end flaps (just one end of course
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Fold the flaps out and remove your blade:
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Fold the flaps back and return the pack into its container (along with its friends
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I just use a dull DE blade.
Please, PLEASE don't rattle @Owen Bawn 's chain. PLEASE!
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
Are there amateur instructional videos on the youtube machine?
I warned ya all..... Cain't blame me where this goes. He's got BOSC level issues....
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