Handy tool from the Quilter's toolbox

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Handy tool from the Quilter's toolbox

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I use double sided tape for a number of projects and the process of peeling the cover off the second side has always been a bit of a PTA. One afternoon while muttering to myself about this and carefully trying not cut myself with a razor blade knife, SWMBO wandered in to the shop to inquire as to lunch. A quick observation and she offered up the seam ripper shown below as an alternative. It works like a charm! Slips easily under the cover, makes a nice slit which can be easily raised to peel the cover. All without disturbing the tape nor endangering any fingers.
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Re: Handy tool from the Quilter's toolbox

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Did you give it back? Or are you still sleeping in the shop?
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How nice of her...and you didn't even have to steal it.

Great idea...! I've always had the same problem, sometimes to the point of frustration... :D
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I use a pin vise with a sewing needle. It's sharper.
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