Shrink wrap removal tool?

[Ign]

I need to unwrap dozens of anodized aluminum sticks. Each is wrapped individually in what I'd call clear, thin shrink wrap.

The anodization scratches easily so a metal tool is less than ideal. Likewise the blade can't drag along the work.

Does anything exist for this? A web search turned up nothing. I'm envisioning a thin plastic scraper with a razor blade set back ~1.5" from the leading edge.

Surgical shears are too tall to fit under the tight wrap and keep feeding under it.

Anyone? Yes, I may make something but inquiring about existing options here.

 

[Stooge]

Would plastic razor blades be too risky to use around the anodize finish? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004623NU2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[jkwilson]

Can you hold the stick in the center vertically and hit the end on a padded surface? Your hand sliding down may tear the wrap.

 

[jakemac]

Try a "safe" letter opener.
http://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Efficient-Letter-Envelope-Slitter/dp/B002GMA8SY/ref=sr_1_3?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1418347176&sr=1-3

 

[AndrewV]

Non maring plastic scrapers?

 

[mudflap]

How about one of these kind of plastic letter openers...?

 

[Askme42]

Orange peeler?

 

[Jweebothee]

http://www.amerioutdoors.com/dr-shrink-DS-007.htm?feed=Froogle&gclid=CKr28_Gzv8ICFYNDaQod6oIAmg

We used these when I worked in surgical supply manufacturing

 

[Jwych]

How about one of these kind of plastic letter openers...?

My first thought as well

 

[Wanna Ride]

Sounds like stretch wrap, not shrink wrap?

 

[mattyrattypoo]

This is what you need.

http://www.martorusa.com/Combi-109137_2

 

[Da Bull]

This is what I use.

http://www.olfa.com/1096854.html#q=sk+10&start=4

 

[Brians VWss]

2nd on the heat idea. Or open an end and hit it conpressed air. Blow it off like a straw wraper

 

[Ign]

Thank you all! I have one of the letter openers sitting here in the house, that may do it. Otherwise all the links are helpful.

And yeah, I guess stretch wrap is more accurate than shrink wrap.

 

[davesnothere]

Fire

 

[BioNerd]

My first thought as well

Me 2

 

[Ign]

http://www.amerioutdoors.com/dr-shrink-DS-007.htm?feed=Froogle&gclid=CKr28_Gzv8ICFYNDaQod6oIAmg

We used these when I worked in surgical supply manufacturing

REVIVAL! I did the letter opener thing but the long small plastic finger proved too fragile. I stumbled upon this in clearance at TSC today for .49. They call it a hay bale twine cutter. Company is tough-1.com and the part # is 72-9755-0-0