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    Tips for getting a stuck filter off?

    I have a thin mount grad ND filter stuck on my 11-16. The biggest end spins obviouslty to adjust the grad but I for the life of me can't loosen the tiny ring that threads onto the lens. I have used this a ton and have never had this happen. I put it on last night and it won't come off now. I'm in the AC, would bringing it outside help? Any other ideas???
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    Hold it under hot water......





    of course that may cause other issues.
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    Strap wrench is your best friend.

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    Or those Silpat/silicone kitchen jar openers. Or maybe an inner tube.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rideit View Post
    Or those Silpat/silicone kitchen jar openers.
    Worked a treat. Didn't think of that. Good answers all. Hopefully they will help some ignoramus like myself in the future.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rideit View Post
    Or those Silpat/silicone kitchen jar openers. Or maybe an inner tube.
    Thick rubber bands work great also.
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    I found that if I try for hours to get a stuck filter off, then ask someone else to try, it takes a mere second or two for them to get it off. Well I did all the "real work" loosening it for them right?

    I'll have to try rubber bands next time.

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    I do that for my girl with sauce jars all the time. She thinks she loosened it. Poor stupid lass
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