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Why Do We Fold a Paper Before We Cut It?

10/31/2007 10:51 AM

why do we fold a paper before we cut it
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Re: why do we fold a paper before we cut it

10/31/2007 11:10 AM

Is this a trick question?

How about: We fold it to provide a straight line (crease) to follow with the scissors...
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Re: why do we fold a paper before we cut it

10/31/2007 11:26 AM

Dunno, so go on - share it with the rest of us.
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Re: why do we fold a paper before we cut it

10/31/2007 12:09 PM

If I'm cutting a straight line I use a paper cutter. If none are available I draw a line and cut along it. Creasing it can cause the paper to slide between the blades and cause a poor cut. If you are tearing it along the crease it makes it much easier because the fibers are distressed and causes the tear to follow the least path of resistance.

As stated above, creasing and then straightening the fold will give you a line to follow and make a neater cut.

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Re: why do we fold a paper before we cut it

10/31/2007 3:07 PM

We don't

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Re: Why Do We Fold a Paper Before We Cut It?

10/31/2007 3:20 PM

You fold the paper to create a "line" that you can follow as you cut it. Of course, if you get your fold wrong, all bets are off.
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Re: Why Do We Fold a Paper Before We Cut It?

10/31/2007 6:54 PM

Daddy, when snow melts, where does the white go?

Daddy, how do they get teflon to stick to the pan?

Daddy, why do we fold paper before we cut it?

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10/31/2007 10:47 PM

Daddy, where does my lap go when I stand up?
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11/01/2007 4:09 PM

Daddy, why does the yellow snow taste different than the white snow?

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Re: Why Do We Fold a Paper Before We Cut It?

11/01/2007 8:36 PM

Ask Cheech and Chong, pimpin'. Now you jes run along an' let Daddy do his thang.
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Re: Why Do We Fold a Paper Before We Cut It?

11/01/2007 12:39 PM

i don't. I use a steel scale and cut with box cutter.

Answer my question - "Why do you pee always when you go to shit".

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11/01/2007 1:08 PM

Answer my question - "Why do you pee always when you go to shit".

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You relax...um...everything?
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11/01/2007 3:54 PM

Sorry got carried away. I get mad with these stupid type of questions.

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11/01/2007 7:28 PM

Because you keep your paper whole, the more fiber the easier the movement.

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11/02/2007 12:49 AM

You mean "HOLE" like the hole in his head.

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11/02/2007 10:10 AM

Blunt but correct.

Too bad the original poster can't be rated off topic...

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