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  1. 02-10-2017, 12:24 PM #1
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    Cutting Box Bottoms

    Anyone know the best way to cut box bottom's out of old boxes?

    I've got a bunch of 80's boxes that I want to cut the full box bottom panel out and I'm not sure of the best way.
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  3. 02-10-2017, 01:03 PM #2
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    Use an exacto knife or sissors.
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  4. 02-10-2017, 01:55 PM #3
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    Exacto knife / box cutter and a metal straightedge / ruler. Do not eyeball it!!!!! I always cut them a little larger than I think they should be. You can always trim off more, but you can't undo a bad cut!

    I would not recommend scissors unless they are extremely sharp. Dull scissors will leave a ragged edge and any scissors (I believe) are more likely to bend the cardboard resulting in a less than clean result. Exacto or razor blade box cutter, all the way.
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  6. 02-10-2017, 03:17 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drewk86a View Post
    Exacto knife / box cutter and a metal straightedge / ruler. Do not eyeball it!!!!! I always cut them a little larger than I think they should be. You can always trim off more, but you can't undo a bad cut!

    I would not recommend scissors unless they are extremely sharp. Dull scissors will leave a ragged edge and any scissors (I believe) are more likely to bend the cardboard resulting in a less than clean result. Exacto or razor blade box cutter, all the way.

    Awesome thanks
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  7. 02-10-2017, 04:04 PM #5
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    My wife has a small paper cutter with a razor blade you slide across. You really have to push but the cut is very clean. I do agree a little extra goes a long way on a small slip up.
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  9. 02-11-2017, 12:38 AM #6
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    I use a rotary cutter with a self-healing board. They don't cost too much & can be found at your local arts & crafts store. I believe places like Target & Walmarts has them as well.

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  10. 02-11-2017, 12:57 AM #7
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    Just don't list them on EBay as "blank backs"....
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    I totally agree because there are idiots that buy them. Like ME!!!

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    Just don't list them on EBay as "blank backs"....

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  13. 02-12-2017, 06:25 PM #9
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    I have used a paper cutter. Works perfectly.
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  14. 02-12-2017, 06:46 PM #10
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    Good luck. Hope you post 'em, I love the '80s hockey box bottom cards.
    I collect: Kurri, '70s Kelloggs and Topps hockey(also OPC), football, and baseball cards, vintage stars and World Series subset cards.
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