ring removal
 

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?

dish soap, no water

find a pickpocketing gippo.

Soak it in cider:D

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

or find a yakuza...

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 ! :D

For some reason it didn't go so I'll try again.
This is Beth and no you get no more pics! :)http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1150580183.jpg

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.

Makita grinder or a really stout set of bolt cutters.

rjp

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.

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

hacksaw

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;)