I believe you use a chainsaw and a lot of 4 letter words.
I feel your pain, so many products are being packaged in a way that makes you wonder if the designer is oblivious or just has a twisted sense of humor.
Part of the packaging design it to make sure the "expensive" bits don't wander off in someones pocket or purse. They are small and easily concealed. A sharp box knife seems to work fine, just keep your fingers out of the way.
I usually use a pair of tin snips and cut inside the crimped edge. I hate these packages! I've been sliced by these dang things more than once. Be Careful!
i happen to sell freud bits which are the same company as diablo,there packaging is a little different,you just cut the wrapper at the bottom and the plastic cover pops off,this looks a little tougher.
RobHannon - I tried 4 letter words, but I don't own a chainsaw.
LesB - You're probably right, but if someone steals one by putting the bit in their pocket, I want to watch when they forget about it and sit down! And thanks, a sharp cutter did the trick.
Chas7715 - So have I (cut myself)! That's why I asked!
Steve - I always wondered what I'd use a sawzall for.
pottz - The bottom! I never even looked there. I've already destroyed this package, but I'll try and remember for the next one. Thanks!
Four letters are not enough! You will need to dig pretty deep into the bottom of your tool box and pull out some compound cuss words! They are interchangeable and carry very powerful magic!
Actually, the band saw is a pretty good idea but I was going to suggest black powder. I just opened a Diablo table saw blade last week and I used tin snips. I was very careful because Chas7715 is right and usually when they cut you, it is on top of a finger where the skin is thin and close to the bone.
The product inside is actually pretty good though.
Good luck,
Tim
Sort of bought some of those bits, they were discontinued profiles being sold by a HD surplus/returns clearing house for <$5 each; so my experience may not be same as current stuff from store?
At 1st: I use a box cutter, make 2 cuts on adjacent sides, and pry packing open, then bit and plastic base jumps out on to the concrete floor and chips the carbide edges. Live and learn, bit is heavier than base.
Found it works best to cut on 3 sides, 2 long ones, and along bottom, and then pry up on plastic clam shell. The plastic base does not jump out as easy that way. Do not want to cut top and pull down, the edges of bit will try to grab your hand as it passes near by. Pulling up gives allows you to handle the bit by the plastic base.
Really love (sic) how tight the router bit is held by the plastic base, and sharp new cutting edges are fully exposed. Even with glove on, get cuts trying to wiggle a quad edge bit out of base. Had to use channel lock pliers (jaws wrapped with tape) to get enough grip to remove a couple of them from bases.
You proclaim loudly, "These things are impossible to open!" and instantly 5 people will fight over who gets to show you up by opening it. Doesn't work if you are alone in the show.
Really love (sic) how tight the router bit is held by the plastic base, and sharp new cutting edges are fully exposed. Even with glove on, get cuts trying to wiggle a quad edge bit out of base. Had to use channel lock pliers (jaws wrapped with tape) to get enough grip to remove a couple of them from bases.
Like most manufacturers, they do not sell directly and do not list prices on their corporate site. Holbren and Carbide Processors are two excellent online sellers of Whiteside. Along with Southeast Tool they make the best router bits, both companies are located in North Carolina.
I feel your pain, lots of good tricks here. On occasion I have been know to go to my metal bandsaw and slice the bottoms off. Saves time and doesn't destroy the package.
As for the bits, yeah look at them wrong and I start bleeding!!
That is freakin' hilarious Desert_woodworker! I feel the same way about trying to open a 6 pack with the new plastic can holders.
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