bdazel 0 #1 May 6, 2009 So I have a 30-37 ring stuck on my lens, and another stuck on my camera. I can't seem to get either to loosen by brute force, and heating the lens via a space heater doesn't seem to be helping. Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 May 6, 2009 A rubber grippie thing (no idea what it's called, sorry) has worked for me a few times. If the ring is plastic you can also just crack it. Edit: looks like one of these http://www.viewpoints.com/Evriholder-Products-Easi-Twist-Jar-Opener-review-31e21 ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pattersd 0 #3 May 6, 2009 channel locks on the outside of the step ring, light pressure, might leave a mark on the step ring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #4 May 6, 2009 I once had a Sony w/a lens that came with a little plastic wrench specifically for that purpose. It works great (when I can find it), and I wish I could buy another one like that (without the lens). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #5 May 6, 2009 had success once or twice, with a pair of tiny tiny sized vise grips.....properly adjusted bite the edge of the ring which protrudes above the part which threads onto your camera.....so that the tool is perpendicular to the plane of the ring... there's not much to lock on to., so that's why the V grips must be small... Once locked on... I WAS able to coax the ring in a circular direction.. bigger pliars on the outside of the whole thing, can squeeze the ring enough to bind it at the points NOT being contacted by the channel locks... ***** bear in mind the potential for a small scar on the ring,, where you have to grab it..... but rings are replaceable.. worked for me.. jt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdazel 0 #6 May 6, 2009 Success! Thanks for the tips everyone. I used a large pipe wrench thing (sorry, don't know real name) and a towel, and it came off. Couple scratches on the lens body and ring, but I couldn't care less about a the cosmetics - as long as it still works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,990 #7 May 6, 2009 > I used a large pipe wrench thing (sorry, don't know real name) If it's what I think it is, it's probably a pair of water pump pliers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #9 May 7, 2009 I bought my filter wrenches from B&H. They don't cost much either."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
