Maybe dumb question, but this is HARD plastic with a hard plastic bottom. Says "pull", but not working! Tips? I also saw a post somewhere where the man couldn't remove the bit from the bottom part after he got it open. This is about 4 years old, don't think they make this packaging anymore. Help?
How do you open the Freud router bit package?
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If the package is what I'm picturing, squeeze the sides of the plastic case and the clear lid should come off. When you get the lid off, the bit might be stuck in the black holder. You'll have to push up on the bottom of the holder and the bit will come out. Be careful with the bit, it will be sharp.
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Definitely not a dumb question! I struggle with this every time I buy one of their router, drill or any other of their products packaged that way.
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I slit the wrapper with a knife first along the join between the top and bottom, then press the sides. I keep a pair of leather gloves around when changing bits. Old skin cuts easily, and those bits are extremely sharp!
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I guess this rules out using a hammer... eh...
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I love this forum.
There are answers for almost everything!!!
There are answers for almost everything!!!
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Maybe not an answer to every question, but certainly no dearth of opinions. :grin:
I agree that sometimes a 3 lb engineer's hammer is the most appropriate tool...… at least it makes me feel better.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrap_rage There's even a term for the frustration
Nah, just nothing over a pound.
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If you turn the case over you'll see a small hole on the bottom. Put the case in a vice upside down and using a pin set and hammer lightly tap the bit until its almost out then remove it from the vice and pull the rest of the bit out by hand.
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