Self Retracting Box Cutter Using Rubber Band

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Self Retracting Box Cutter Using Rubber Band

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Just turn your box cutter into Self Retracting Box Cutter Using Rubber Band

Supplies

-> your usual Box Cutter

-> Rubber band (I used a 20 milimeters diameter)

->Universal pliers (or tweezers)

->Something to help you reach small pieces ( I used a small screwdriver)

Dismantle the Box Cutter

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Simply remove the bottom and center piece and remove the blade, as shown in the pictures

Disassemble the Centerpiece

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Disassemble the centerpiece and remove the metal parts that secure it

Place the Rubber Band

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Place the Rubberband so that the center piece is attached in some way (you can use glue)

Assemble the Box Cutter

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Assemble the box cutter, making sure that the Rubber Band is stuck somewhere, I used the bottom part to pin it so that it is stuck.