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Post by Pat on Feb 10, 2016 14:56:40 GMT -5
How do YOU open a USPS flat rate box?
Closing and taping is reasonable, but not the opening. Needs a pull string. Googling just gives how to close them.
I use a utility knife going around the top edges hoping I don't cut the goodie inside. Growling a bit helps, too.
There's got to be a better way. Anyhow, how do YOU open them?
Thanks, Pat
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 10, 2016 15:12:26 GMT -5
My knife,cut around the sides and top (middle),Opens right up.....
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Post by jakesrocks on Feb 10, 2016 16:11:44 GMT -5
A liberal use of explosives comes to mind. I've cursed a few FRB's myself. Especially the small FRB's.
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Post by captbob on Feb 10, 2016 16:17:03 GMT -5
just rocks after all
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 10, 2016 17:43:40 GMT -5
When I sent goodies,I just about use a whole roll of packing tape!! I don't trust USPS....LOL
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Post by broseph82 on Feb 10, 2016 19:15:28 GMT -5
When I sent goodies,I just about use a whole roll of packing tape!! I don't trust USPS....LOL It seemed like I went through a whole roll on two LFRB's when I was shipping those agates out.
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Post by mohs on Feb 10, 2016 19:24:35 GMT -5
I haven't had to much problem they are tricky tho...
but if I get some of those described tape ones I'd take it out to the tile saw
mohs
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Post by Pat on Feb 10, 2016 21:00:32 GMT -5
fossilman I use the knife method as well. However, everything I order up is not rocks in a box! Leery of slicing the other goodies. When I send out a box of anything, I use a ton of tape, especially if it is rocks. broseph82jakesrocks and captbob I realllllly like that idea! @edmohs another excellent idea! I've received some boxes that have a heavy cord embedded in the cardboard. You just grab the cord end and pull. USPS should take lessons. Does everybody just use the knife method?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2016 21:11:19 GMT -5
Does everybody just use the knife method? Your question seems to indicate there are choices. I too suffer the same dilemma. What others might we try? Utility knife is my weapon for this purpose.
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Post by broseph82 on Feb 10, 2016 21:21:01 GMT -5
fossilman I use the knife method as well. However, everything I order up is not rocks in a box! Leery of slicing the other goodies. When I send out a box of anything, I use a ton of tape, especially if it is rocks. broseph82jakesrocks and captbob I realllllly like that idea! @edmohs another excellent idea! I've received some boxes that have a heavy cord embedded in the cardboard. You just grab the cord end and pull. USPS should take lessons. Does everybody just use the knife method? I use a paring knife. Not too sharp that it will slice and artery shall I slip, but not too dull to not cut the tape. I just run my knife through the top flaps (in the middle) and then to the sides and voila it pops open
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Post by captbob on Feb 10, 2016 21:43:50 GMT -5
If this was actually a serious question (I figured it was justa spoof), I use a pocket knife and cut the tape on the ends of the top by sticking the blade under the top flaps from the side, between the top flaps and the side flaps. Whatever is in the box is protected from the blade by the end (side) flaps. Once the ends are cut open, the top can be lifted up some from either end with one hand while cutting the tape down the center which is holding the two top flaps together.
ain't rocket science
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Post by manofglass on Feb 10, 2016 21:55:51 GMT -5
I use a mail carrier FRBS are always open before I get them
walt
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Post by broseph82 on Feb 10, 2016 22:06:12 GMT -5
I use a mail carrier FRBS are always open before I get them walt [ You mean you just reach inside the gaping hole to pull your rocks out?
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Post by manofglass on Feb 10, 2016 22:19:34 GMT -5
That is if I get the box at all
Walt
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Post by quartz on Feb 10, 2016 23:25:01 GMT -5
If you are concerned with cutting up the contents of the box, get a box cutter, they don't go as deep.
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Post by indiana on Feb 11, 2016 17:38:18 GMT -5
I use an x-acto knife and I hold it like a pencil, except I slide my fingers all the way down the blade so only about 1/16" of the tip is exposed, and cut only through the tape.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2016 20:24:40 GMT -5
I use an x-acto knife and I hold it like a pencil, except I slide my fingers all the way down the blade so only about 1/16" of the tip is exposed, and cut only through the tape. Precision I like it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 12, 2016 20:32:34 GMT -5
The only one that really poses a challenge sometimes is the sfrb. I use a small snapblade cut the tape around the flap and peel back the flap.
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Post by Pat on Feb 12, 2016 21:22:52 GMT -5
Looks like it pretty much comes down to using some sort of knife, which is what I've been doing. I'd pay an extra nickel if the po included a pull string tab. rockjunquie most of the boxes I receive are the sfrb size. Plenty of room in the other sizes.
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