ring removal

[Isabo]

I "borrowed" one of my daughters rings a few days ago and now I can't get it off.
I'd rather not cut it and I've tried soap and water, cold water and I've just got a swollen finger for my trouble.
HELP!!!!
Any ideas?

[vash]

dish soap, no water

[svandamme]

find a pickpocketing gippo.

[lendaddy]

Soak it in cider

[Rick V]

Buy the daughter a new one and thank her for your new ring.
Try some handcleaner like Go-Jo

[svandamme]

or find a yakuza...

[Rick V]

I am Rick V's wife.
Try using an ice pack to reduce the swelling, and a lubricant of your choice.
Beth V

[svandamme]

Originally posted by Rick V
I am Rick V's wife.
Try using an ice pack to reduce the swelling, and a lubricant of your choice.
Beth V

yeh yeh , that's what Rick says everytime he says something dodgy... frankly , we need pics for proof !

[Rick V]

Originally posted by svandamme
yeh yeh , that's what Rick says everytime he says something dodgy... frankly , we need pics for proof !

[Rick V]

For some reason it didn't go so I'll try again.
This is Beth and no you get no more pics!

[gassy]

Keep your hand in the upright position (like you're waving) for a while to let the blood drain, along with the ice and dish soap.
Good luck.

[RANDY P]

Makita grinder or a really stout set of bolt cutters.

rjp

[red-beard]

Soak the hand in water with Epsom Salts which will get the swelling down, along with ice. You might also take an Anti-inflammatory drug to reduce the swelling in the knuckle.

[gchappel]

If it is stuck at the knuckle- try the above and good luck.
If it is stuck due to the swelling take a long thin piece of string or thread- monofilament works as well. Double it up and slowly wrap it- pretty tight- from the finger tip down- tight enough to compress the finger. As you get down to the ring, pass the two ends under the ring. Then try wiggling it off.
I have heard of this working.
Good luck. If all else fails most rings can be repaired after being cut with a ring cutter.
Gary

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

hacksaw

[Isabo]

Thanks guys, I got it off.
And for those who suggested Hacksaws and boltcutters - I had no intention of cutting my finger off to get the ring off