Joy and I have one of those plastic wrapping paper holders, and we really like it because it is a convenient way to store all of our Christmas wrapping paper up in the attic. However, a couple of years ago we bought 5 rolls of wrapping paper that were longer than the “standard” length, and they didn’t fit in the holder. This year I was determined to make the rolls fit, so I took them over to my dad’s house to make it happen. We ended up using his compressed air powered cut-off tool, which did the job very nicely (125 psi and 20,000 RPM can really do a number on paper and cardboard).
So there we were, out in the garage, using a power tool to cut rolls of wrapping paper just a few inches shorter. Crazy, yes, but at least the rolls fit in the holder now.
That is so something I would do. :) I’m glad it worked and that all is in order now. :)
Comment by Becca — December 13, 2005 @ 10:33 am
Did you cut 1/2 or 1/3 or just the few inches to make them fit? If you cut just enough to make them fit your smaller piece is waste. A power mitre saw works well too, I know.
Comment by Abraham — December 14, 2005 @ 5:38 pm
Nice call on the power mitre saw. I think we probably cut off about 5 inches or so per roll. I’ll save the leftovers to wrap pencils or something so that it doesn’t go to waste. :-)
Comment by Brad — December 14, 2005 @ 10:32 pm
You mean you’re not going to get a “mini roll holder” … or make one with all those power tools? ;)
Comment by Carrie — December 14, 2005 @ 11:39 pm