So the jack-knife is no longer sufficient for opening Christmas
gifts. Actually, it probably hasn't been for quite a while, but it
has just become apparent to me. The Nintendo Wii played a large part
in Christmas this year, and I've gotta tell you - the packaging that
those things come in is downright dangerous. Not necessarily the Wii
itself, but the accessories - battery chargers, additional remotes,
"Nunchucks", etc... I'd rather freehand on a table saw than open one
of those things! After a couple of near-misses I grabbed the snips
from the shop and had no trouble at all. Scissors don't cut it; you
need the mechanical advantage of compound action - the plastic is that
tough.
That said, the Wii is one heck of a fun time.
<end public service announcement>
JP
*********************
Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!
Jay Pique wrote:
> So the jack-knife is no longer sufficient for opening Christmas
> gifts. Actually, it probably hasn't been for quite a while, but it
> has just become apparent to me. The Nintendo Wii played a large part
> in Christmas this year, and I've gotta tell you - the packaging that
> those things come in is downright dangerous. Not necessarily the Wii
> itself, but the accessories - battery chargers, additional remotes,
> "Nunchucks", etc... I'd rather freehand on a table saw than open one
> of those things! After a couple of near-misses I grabbed the snips
> from the shop and had no trouble at all. Scissors don't cut it; you
> need the mechanical advantage of compound action - the plastic is that
> tough.
Yeah, those blister packs are just plain dangerous. Office stores now
sell a tool to help open them.
>
> That said, the Wii is one heck of a fun time.
>
> <end public service announcement>
>
> JP
> *********************
> Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!
--
If you're going to be dumb, you better be tough
"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:2e851d6a-0598-4fce-a2f5-615d5a86ca94@z11g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> So the jack-knife is no longer sufficient for opening Christmas
> gifts. Actually, it probably hasn't been for quite a while, but it
> has just become apparent to me.
I use EMT shears on that stuff, it's too tough and unpredictable to cut
safely with a knife unless you're also wearing meat-cutter gloves.
This is the tool that I use. Works pretty well. Can't remember where I
bought it, but I DAGS and found this site pretty quick (I have no connection
to the company whatsoever)
http://www.myopenx.com/
Tom Dacon
"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:2e851d6a-0598-4fce-a2f5-615d5a86ca94@z11g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> So the jack-knife is no longer sufficient for opening Christmas
> gifts. Actually, it probably hasn't been for quite a while, but it
> has just become apparent to me. The Nintendo Wii played a large part
> in Christmas this year, and I've gotta tell you - the packaging that
> those things come in is downright dangerous. Not necessarily the Wii
> itself, but the accessories - battery chargers, additional remotes,
> "Nunchucks", etc... I'd rather freehand on a table saw than open one
> of those things! After a couple of near-misses I grabbed the snips
> from the shop and had no trouble at all. Scissors don't cut it; you
> need the mechanical advantage of compound action - the plastic is that
> tough.
>
> That said, the Wii is one heck of a fun time.
>
> <end public service announcement>
>
> JP
> *********************
> Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!
On Jan 1, 3:53=A0pm, Han <[email protected]> wrote:
> Robatoy <[email protected]> wrote in news:22a51602-5df2-4aed-af80-
> [email protected]:
>
> > In other news, blown blood vessels in the brain are most often caused
> > by innocent people making an attempt at understanding the reason why
> > rap exists.
>
> I'm sure I don't quite follow. =A0How is rap involved? =A0
>
In other news---> an attempt at humour.
On Jan 1, 7:48=A0am, Jay Pique <[email protected]> wrote:
> So the jack-knife is no longer sufficient for opening Christmas
> gifts. =A0Actually, it probably hasn't been for quite a while, but it
> has just become apparent to me. =A0The Nintendo Wii played a large part
> in Christmas this year, and I've gotta tell you - the packaging that
> those things come in is downright dangerous. =A0Not necessarily the Wii
> itself, but the accessories - battery chargers, additional remotes,
> "Nunchucks", etc... =A0I'd rather freehand on a table saw than open one
> of those things! =A0After a couple of near-misses I grabbed the snips
> from the shop and had no trouble at all. =A0Scissors don't cut it; you
> need the mechanical advantage of compound action - the plastic is that
> tough.
>
My SWMBTS (She Who Must Be Taken Seriously, but I prefer Angela) gets
all kinds of data. Most not relevant to her clinic (strokes), but
interesting nonetheless.
The so-called theft prevention blister packs are usually way up there
when it comes to household injuries. WAY up there. The sharp/jagged
plastic itself most often the cause the wounds.
Another one that I see often near the top of the list are the very
serious injuries people sustain when the are trying to separate frozen
products, mostly hamburger patties.
Frozen items slippery. Finger numbed by cold, add heavy kitchen
knives, a slip off the cutting board, bingo.. deep (often to the bone)
cuts.
Fingers in car doors are quite common. Common burns are usually well
represented.
In other news, blown blood vessels in the brain are most often caused
by innocent people making an attempt at understanding the reason why
rap exists.
Robatoy <[email protected]> wrote in news:22a51602-5df2-4aed-af80-
[email protected]:
*snip*
>
> In other news, blown blood vessels in the brain are most often caused
> by innocent people making an attempt at understanding the reason why
> rap exists.
>
Rap exists because too many people refuse to learn about melody and
harmony and just want rhythm. See also: pop music.
I guess I'm not innocent, at least I've got some sk1llz as a musician.
Puckdropper
--
Marching to the beat of a different drum is great... unless you're in
marching band.
To email me directly, send a message to puckdropper (at) fastmail.fm
Jay Pique <[email protected]> wrote in news:2e851d6a-0598-4fce-a2f5-
[email protected]:
> So the jack-knife is no longer sufficient for opening Christmas
> gifts. Actually, it probably hasn't been for quite a while, but it
> has just become apparent to me. The Nintendo Wii played a large part
> in Christmas this year, and I've gotta tell you - the packaging that
> those things come in is downright dangerous. Not necessarily the Wii
> itself, but the accessories - battery chargers, additional remotes,
> "Nunchucks", etc... I'd rather freehand on a table saw than open one
> of those things! After a couple of near-misses I grabbed the snips
> from the shop and had no trouble at all. Scissors don't cut it; you
> need the mechanical advantage of compound action - the plastic is that
> tough.
>
> That said, the Wii is one heck of a fun time.
>
> <end public service announcement>
>
> JP
> *********************
> Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!
Funny, I didn't have any trouble getting my Wii out of the package. Most
of it was just twist ties.
I don't even bother trying to open the plastic packaging nicely. I just
simply start cutting along the edges with my knife, get a finger or three
in, and pull.
Watch out for the next common Wii injury: Tennis elbow! Enjoy. :-)
Puckdropper
--
Marching to the beat of a different drum is great... unless you're in
marching band.
To email me directly, send a message to puckdropper (at) fastmail.fm
"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:2e851d6a-0598-4fce-a2f5-615d5a86ca94@z11g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> So the jack-knife is no longer sufficient for opening Christmas
> gifts. Actually, it probably hasn't been for quite a while, but it
> has just become apparent to me. The Nintendo Wii played a large part
> in Christmas this year, and I've gotta tell you - the packaging that
> those things come in is downright dangerous. Not necessarily the Wii
> itself, but the accessories - battery chargers, additional remotes,
> "Nunchucks", etc... I'd rather freehand on a table saw than open one
> of those things! After a couple of near-misses I grabbed the snips
> from the shop and had no trouble at all. Scissors don't cut it; you
> need the mechanical advantage of compound action - the plastic is that
> tough.
>
> That said, the Wii is one heck of a fun time.
>
> <end public service announcement>
>
> JP
> *********************
> Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!
I bought a bunch of these to give out for Christmas presents. They work
very well.
http://www.enjoyzibra.com/openit/
About $10 at Home Depot.
Those blister packs ARE dangerous! I use the pair of electric B&D snippers
I have, a great item for those with any kind of arthritis.
--
Mike
Watch for the bounce.
If ya didn't see it, ya didn't feel it.
If ya see it, it didn't go off.
Old Air Force Munitions Saying
IYAAYAS
"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:2e851d6a-0598-4fce-a2f5-615d5a86ca94@z11g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
> So the jack-knife is no longer sufficient for opening Christmas
> gifts. Actually, it probably hasn't been for quite a while, but it
> has just become apparent to me. The Nintendo Wii played a large part
> in Christmas this year, and I've gotta tell you - the packaging that
> those things come in is downright dangerous. Not necessarily the Wii
> itself, but the accessories - battery chargers, additional remotes,
> "Nunchucks", etc... I'd rather freehand on a table saw than open one
> of those things! After a couple of near-misses I grabbed the snips
> from the shop and had no trouble at all. Scissors don't cut it; you
> need the mechanical advantage of compound action - the plastic is that
> tough.
>
> That said, the Wii is one heck of a fun time.
>
> <end public service announcement>
>
> JP
> *********************
> Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!
Robatoy <[email protected]> wrote in news:22a51602-5df2-4aed-af80-
[email protected]:
> In other news, blown blood vessels in the brain are most often caused
> by innocent people making an attempt at understanding the reason why
> rap exists.
>
I'm sure I don't quite follow. How is rap involved?
Fully 30% of ischemic strokes (thrombotic, not hemorrhagic = bleeding) have
no cause that can be clinically or diagnostically ascertained. I'm
involved in research as to how platelets may be involved in these
"cryptogenic" strokes, but so far there is no clear lead as to causes (it's
still cryptogenic, meaning s#$t, we have no clue). Since stroke is one of
the leading causes of death and suffering (mortality and morbidity), it is
important we get a clue, but we spend too much time writing grants rather
than doing research!!
--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid
"J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in news:fle9ki023f8
@news3.newsguy.com:
> frozen bagel
Wet under cold water (takes 1.33 seconds at most).
Heat in microwave 40 seconds (for NYC Ess-A-Bagel bagels, others take less
time).
Slice hot bagel with serrated bread knife.
Examine fingers for burns.
Toast bagel until done to perfection (personal preference).
Seems rather risk free to me.
--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid
A little det cord laid around the edges properly tamped will take the edges
right off <evil laugh>
--
Mike
Watch for the bounce.
If ya didn't see it, ya didn't feel it.
If ya see it, it didn't go off.
Old Air Force Munitions Saying
IYAAYAS
"jo4hn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> black powder. or napalm. bad words help.
> j4
Robatoy wrote:
> On Jan 1, 7:48 am, Jay Pique <[email protected]> wrote:
>> So the jack-knife is no longer sufficient for opening Christmas
>> gifts. Actually, it probably hasn't been for quite a while, but it
>> has just become apparent to me. The Nintendo Wii played a large
>> part
>> in Christmas this year, and I've gotta tell you - the packaging
>> that
>> those things come in is downright dangerous. Not necessarily the
>> Wii
>> itself, but the accessories - battery chargers, additional remotes,
>> "Nunchucks", etc... I'd rather freehand on a table saw than open
>> one
>> of those things! After a couple of near-misses I grabbed the snips
>> from the shop and had no trouble at all. Scissors don't cut it; you
>> need the mechanical advantage of compound action - the plastic is
>> that tough.
>>
> My SWMBTS (She Who Must Be Taken Seriously, but I prefer Angela)
> gets
> all kinds of data. Most not relevant to her clinic (strokes), but
> interesting nonetheless.
> The so-called theft prevention blister packs are usually way up
> there
> when it comes to household injuries. WAY up there. The sharp/jagged
> plastic itself most often the cause the wounds.
> Another one that I see often near the top of the list are the very
> serious injuries people sustain when the are trying to separate
> frozen
> products, mostly hamburger patties.
Learned that one long ago. Get ground beef, make patties, wrap each
separately. Forget the prepackaged patties unless you're going to use
them right away.
Never will forget the first time my mother encountered a frozen bagel.
She was going to show me how it's done, thinking they could be
fork-split like an English Muffin. I just realized--_that_'s what you
you us a 9 inch 80 buck mostly plastic bandsaw for. Hmm, when I
finally get around to redoing the kitchen I'm going to have to make
sure to make room for one for that purpose and make a bagel carrier to
match.
Had a cousin who came to visit regularly, every damned time the first
thing she did was cut herself a piece of chees and need to go to the
emergency room to get sewn up. Finally started putting sliced cheese
out before she arrived and locking up everything with an edge.
> Frozen items slippery. Finger numbed by cold, add heavy kitchen
> knives, a slip off the cutting board, bingo.. deep (often to the
> bone)
> cuts.
> Fingers in car doors are quite common. Common burns are usually well
> represented.
>
> In other news, blown blood vessels in the brain are most often
> caused
> by innocent people making an attempt at understanding the reason why
> rap exists.
--
--
--John
to email, dial "usenet" and validate
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
Han wrote:
> Robatoy <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:22a51602-5df2-4aed-af80-
> [email protected]:
>
>> In other news, blown blood vessels in the brain are most often
>> caused
>> by innocent people making an attempt at understanding the reason
>> why
>> rap exists.
>>
> I'm sure I don't quite follow. How is rap involved?
Have you seen "Mars Attacks"? If not then watch it and you'll have
the idea.
> Fully 30% of ischemic strokes (thrombotic, not hemorrhagic =
> bleeding) have no cause that can be clinically or diagnostically
> ascertained. I'm involved in research as to how platelets may be
> involved in these "cryptogenic" strokes, but so far there is no
> clear
> lead as to causes (it's still cryptogenic, meaning s#$t, we have no
> clue). Since stroke is one of the leading causes of death and
> suffering (mortality and morbidity), it is important we get a clue,
> but we spend too much time writing grants rather than doing
> research!!
--
--
--John
to email, dial "usenet" and validate
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
"J. Clarke" <[email protected]> writes:
>Had a cousin who came to visit regularly, every damned time the first
>thing she did was cut herself a piece of chees and need to go to the
>emergency room to get sewn up. Finally started putting sliced cheese
>out before she arrived and locking up everything with an edge.
Let me guess: All her knives were dull, so she wasn't in the habit of
treating knife edges as dangerous, and was in the habit of applying too
much pressure to get them to cut. Your knives were sharp. Right?
Still, cheese isn't exactly difficult to cut.
Dave
Jay Pique <[email protected]> writes:
>So the jack-knife is no longer sufficient for opening Christmas
>gifts. [...]
>After a couple of near-misses I grabbed the snips
>from the shop and had no trouble at all. Scissors don't cut it; you
>need the mechanical advantage of compound action - the plastic is that
>tough.
I have a set of heavy shears sold by Olfa that I use to open blister
packs that have been welded shut. They're sharp enough and heavy enough
to cut the plastic effectively (and they'll also cut thin metal like
shim stock). I suppose the compound aviation snips would work too, but
I've never needed the mechanical advantage, and they're slower.
Dave
Dave Martindale wrote:
> "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> writes:
>
>> Had a cousin who came to visit regularly, every damned time the
>> first
>> thing she did was cut herself a piece of chees and need to go to
>> the
>> emergency room to get sewn up. Finally started putting sliced
>> cheese
>> out before she arrived and locking up everything with an edge.
>
> Let me guess: All her knives were dull, so she wasn't in the habit
> of
> treating knife edges as dangerous, and was in the habit of applying
> too much pressure to get them to cut. Your knives were sharp.
> Right?
Bingo.
> Still, cheese isn't exactly difficult to cut.
Which might be the problem.
--
--
--John
to email, dial "usenet" and validate
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
On Tue, 1 Jan 2008 10:54:37 -0700, "asmurff" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Those blister packs ARE dangerous! I use the pair of electric B&D snippers
>I have, a great item for those with any kind of arthritis.
Sounds like a great use for a Multimaster!
Our Health and Safety program at work is very rigorous. Our field
technicians are not allowed to use open-blade knives (belt knives,
pocket knives, box knives, &tc.) at all. They use kiddie-scissors to
cut plastic tubing, plastic sheeting, &tc.
Needless to say, the jobs take longer, but our safety record is very
good.
-Zz
On Tue, 1 Jan 2008 04:48:14 -0800 (PST), Jay Pique
<[email protected]> wrote:
>So the jack-knife is no longer sufficient for opening Christmas
>gifts. Actually, it probably hasn't been for quite a while, but it
>has just become apparent to me. The Nintendo Wii played a large part
>in Christmas this year, and I've gotta tell you - the packaging that
>those things come in is downright dangerous. Not necessarily the Wii
>itself, but the accessories - battery chargers, additional remotes,
>"Nunchucks", etc... I'd rather freehand on a table saw than open one
>of those things! After a couple of near-misses I grabbed the snips
>from the shop and had no trouble at all. Scissors don't cut it; you
>need the mechanical advantage of compound action - the plastic is that
>tough.
>
>That said, the Wii is one heck of a fun time.
>
><end public service announcement>
>
>JP
>*********************
>Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!