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Opening Jigsaw Puzzle Boxes

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Date: 02/11/2009 Topics: Consumer Advice > General Advice | Readers Request > Consumer  
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I have trouble opening puzzle boxes neatly. Jigsaw puzzles come in boxes which are sealed under on all four sides. After I open it the ends are jagged and the box is not neat on the bottom anymore. Does anybody have tips for opening the seal of jigsaw puzzle boxes?

Lakshmi
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By Lindduh (3) Contact
A simple kitchen knife always did the trick for me.

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By soyzicks (Guest Post)
I do not care how the box gets open as long as the pix stays intact. Then I cut out the pix and tape it onto a plastic type of storage box.
** this will save you on trying to keep the cheap cardboard box from breaking down eventually.
** it is also waterproof in case of water damage, then I recycle the cheap cardboard box.

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By ashleybunkin (73) Profile Contact
I use a sraight edge razor to open up the boxes. ~Janette~

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By chris t. (Guest Post)
I use one of those razor cutters that they sell in the stationary depts of stores. They have a blade that can be broken off when the front edge gets dull & a clicker on the handle that clicks & locks. You click out less than 1/8 inch on the blade tip. Go slowly & only cut the paper around the edge. These cutters are handy for so many things. I keep one on my coffee table to open boxes of things that UPS delivers.

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By theseamstress (620) Contact
Letter opener.

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By fab4mom (126) Contact
You can use a knife or razor to cut through the paper by running the knife or razor along the paper seam that runs between the bottom of the box and the rim of the top of the box.

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By Harry (Guest Post)
I use a small jack knife to open boxed such as you describe.

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