My version of Marcy’s frustration came in the form of ordering a tool to easily and safely open impenetrable plastic packaging that came in impenetrable plastic packaging.
Kitchen shears, the ones that can cut chicken bones, are wonderful for opening plastic shells. (If you buy them to spatchcock a chicken be sure the two halves come apart for easy washing.)
Several years ago, Mom and I were going on a trip. On the first leg, Mom realized she forgot her noise-cancelling headphones, so we stopped at an airport store during the layover to buy more.
…Only to be unable to open the plastic clamshell package because we were in an airport and had no access to knives or scissors or anything. We spent much of the next hour going around to stores asking if they had anything they could use to help us out with no luck. Even asked a few TSA agents, who were sympathetic but unable to help.
The kicker? We got to our destination and were unpacking, and Mom found her headphones in the bottom of her carry-on.
Must be Ryobi: they make great tools, but some of them are in fold over, sonically welded plastic ‘clamshells’ with big flanges. Safest way to open is with a mini-sledge, chisel, and anvil. (And gloves)
I have small retractable Olfa knives and we also have small (and large) versions of those knives with blades like razor blades that one breaks off as they get too dull. Either of these two fairly small knives seems to work great for opening those sealed hard plastic packages – at least for me.
aKG1 over 3 years ago
My version of Marcy’s frustration came in the form of ordering a tool to easily and safely open impenetrable plastic packaging that came in impenetrable plastic packaging.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 3 years ago
They obviously know how to make hurricane-proof homes and sent her a sample!!
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
Marcy has quite an imagination.
Lawrence.S over 3 years ago
Kitchen shears, the ones that can cut chicken bones, are wonderful for opening plastic shells. (If you buy them to spatchcock a chicken be sure the two halves come apart for easy washing.)
Mr. Organization over 3 years ago
The hat in panel 4 made me initially think she was a fire fighter.
jagedlo over 3 years ago
Marcy Scissorhands…the unacknowledged daughter of Edward…
ChaimG over 3 years ago
Oh, yeah, been there!
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member over 3 years ago
The packaging industry contributes more to the landfill problem than any other business
phlash over 3 years ago
A lot of times, a can-opener works. I prefer to start with a flamethrower, tho…
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Durak Premium Member over 3 years ago
Use a can opener on those packages with a lip, it works every time.
LrdSlvrhnd over 3 years ago
Several years ago, Mom and I were going on a trip. On the first leg, Mom realized she forgot her noise-cancelling headphones, so we stopped at an airport store during the layover to buy more.
…Only to be unable to open the plastic clamshell package because we were in an airport and had no access to knives or scissors or anything. We spent much of the next hour going around to stores asking if they had anything they could use to help us out with no luck. Even asked a few TSA agents, who were sympathetic but unable to help.
The kicker? We got to our destination and were unpacking, and Mom found her headphones in the bottom of her carry-on.
asrialfeeple over 3 years ago
I feel you , girl!
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 3 years ago
Must be Ryobi: they make great tools, but some of them are in fold over, sonically welded plastic ‘clamshells’ with big flanges. Safest way to open is with a mini-sledge, chisel, and anvil. (And gloves)
neatslob Premium Member over 3 years ago
I bought some sheet metal shears at the hardware store. They’ll open the toughest packaging.
mafastore over 3 years ago
I have small retractable Olfa knives and we also have small (and large) versions of those knives with blades like razor blades that one breaks off as they get too dull. Either of these two fairly small knives seems to work great for opening those sealed hard plastic packages – at least for me.