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.