The small versions of friction band wrenches can also be a help.
One thing to be aware of is that the 'stuck' is often a matter of
galling between aluminum threads. This is not a matter of tightness per
se, but of a metal specific reaction (chemical? mechanical? both?)
between surfaces in contact. Things to try are varying the angle and
amount of twisting pressure, applying varying amounts and frequency of
pressure at right angles to the threads to work things loose and even
letting it rest between trys. I've had the same problem, worked at it
for some time, put it down in disgust, then later had it unscrew with
very light pressure. I think more pressure can actually make it worse.
Moose
NSURIT@xxxxxxx wrote:
ntaylor@xxxxxxx writes:
What is the best way to separate two jammed filters without damaging them?
Try putting a rubberband on each filter and then turning them. Have never had
it fail me, yet. That is one of the reasons a couple of rubber bands are
found in my kit. The other reason is to hold a handkerchief over the face of my
flash.
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