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Re: [OM] stuck filter on 49-72 step up ring

Subject: Re: [OM] stuck filter on 49-72 step up ring
From: Walt Wayman <HIWAYMAN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 10:02:02 -0400
> I know we beat the stuck filter question to death a few months ago,
however I
> think my stuck filter problem may be a bit unique.  What is stuck on the
step
> up ring is a B+W slim circular polarizer.  What I need to grip is the
back
> part of the filter and I'm having a heck of a time trying to get it to
move.
> Any ideas that won't destroy either the ring or the filter?  Bill Barber
>

One word: ICE.  Some ice cubes on the stuck filter for a few minutes just
may cause it to contract enough to come loose.  It's worked for me.

Walt



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