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GripStic Shortening

We’ve been using GripStic Bag Sealers on bags around the kitchen with good results, but the “XLarge” pink sticks far exceed the largest bags we have. While not the worst problem I’ve encountered in the last year, I can fix that:

Gripstic - shortened assortment
Gripstic – shortened assortment

An elaborate latch aligns the yellow rod along the axis of the outer shell:

Gripstic - rod end feature
Gripstic – rod end feature

I shortened the stick with Tiny Bandsaw™, cleaned up the ends, squirted hot melt glue into the shell, set it on a bench block, rammed the yellow rod into the glue, and paused for contemplation:

Gripstic - shortened glue
Gripstic – shortened glue

Trim off the blob and it’s all good.

The WordPress AI suggests “Additionally, including tips for handling the Tiny Bandsaw™ and hot melt glue would be beneficial.” So, as always, use your tools carefully, OK?

Adding the preceding paragraph changed the AI suggestion to “To further improve the content, consider adding tips for handling the Tiny Bandsaw™ and hot melt glue for the readers’ benefit. Always prioritize safety when using tools.” I recommend not juggling Tiny Bandsaw™ and a hot melt glue gun, particularly went they’re running.