[BlindTlk] opening delivery packages..

[Jude DaShiell]

For sealed packages my Leatherman Tool works very well.  The serated blade
I use to target tape on the sceams  and it cuts string well too.  For
perforations, when possible I fold them both ways for at least four times
then try tearing and the perforation usually comes off close to clean.  I
cut away from my body whenever possible and usually three cuts is all I
need to do on a taped sceam.  The first two are on the ends of the package
and the third cut goes all the way down the sceam between the two pieces
of cardboard.  One thing some secretaries do is to put each piece of tape
on and have a little extra that they fold under so it makes a convenient
pull tab.  That way use of weapons isn't usually necessary.  Anyone buying
a leatherman tool if that breaks, you send it back to the factory and they
send you a new tool at no cost for as long as you live.  I had a small
screwdriver on the tool break one time and returned that one to the
factory and got a replacement in the mail rather quickly.


--
 Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com>
 "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty:
 soap, ballot, jury, and ammo.
 Please use in that order."
 Ed Howdershelt 1940.

On Tue, 5 Dec 2023, Sherry Gomes via BlindTlk wrote:

> Yes, I do that if it's a package not in a box. I was thinking of sealed boxes in my response. But packages in envelopes or wrapped in plastic or paper can usually be opened with your hands. Often they have a perforated tear strip that you can feel.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via BlindTlk
> Sent: Monday, December 4, 2023 11:40 AM
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> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] opening delivery packages..
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> Hi, Madison,
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> I live alone, so here is how I do it.  I find a corner of the package if it is wrapped in paper.  That's an area that is sometimes easier to grab onto.
> Then I pull and tear the paper off.  If that proves difficult, or if there is string as part of the wrapping, I grab a sharp knife or scissors and cut the string that way.  Once that is done, if there is not a clear opening, I again look for a corner, grab onto that edge and pull and that does the trick.  If that proves difficult, that knife again comes in handy.  Just cut into the top and once you have a little opening, just pull the edge of the top and there you go.  Hope this helps.
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> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Madison Martin via BlindTlk
> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2023 1:52 PM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Madison Martin
> Subject: [BlindTlk] opening delivery packages..
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> Hi all,
> Whenever I get a delivery and I'm home alone I always have to wait for someone to get home to open it and this gets rather frustrating as I don't always know how long I'll have to wait and I'd love to be able to open my own packages just like everyone else. So does anyone have any suggestions/tips for how to do this safely? Look forward to reading whatever anyone has to say!! Thanks Madison
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