A ring that is too tight can cause your finger to swell, making it difficult or impossible to remove.This can be very damaging to your hand and finger.Even rings made of tough metals like titanium can be cracked or cut off by an experienced professional.The type of ring you have will affect the technique you use to cut it.You can cut a ring at home with household tools.If you don't want to cut the ring yourself, try an alternative method to get it off on your own.
Step 1: If you can't get your ring off, go to a jewelry store.
Go to a jeweler if you can't get your ring to slide off at home.Most jewelers know how to remove stubborn rings.Once the ring is cut off, the jeweler may be able to fix it.A stuck ring can be removed for a low fee.The cost of ring removal depends on how difficult it is to cut through the ring.
Step 2: If you have severe swelling or pain, go to the emergency room.
This can cause permanent damage to your hand if the ring is cutting off blood flow.If you have had an injury to your hand, this is more likely to happen.It is important to get the ring removed by a medical professional as soon as possible.
Step 3: Let the ER staff know what the ring is made of.
Some rings are harder to cut than others.The best tool for the job depends on your ring's band width, thickness, and composition.You can save the professional who will be cutting it off some time and trouble by telling them what your ring is made of.
Step 4: You can cut off gold, silver, or Platinum rings with a steel cutter.
These traditional ring metals are easy to cut.A silver, gold, or Platinum ring can be repaired after being cut.A high-speed steel ring cutter is the best tool for removing rings.A ring cutter is a small circular saw that looks like a can opener.A finger guard protects your skin from the saw blade.Ring cutter can be either hand-cranked or electric.If you want to save the ring and have it repaired, you should ask for it to be cut in one place.Once the cut is made, you may need 2 people to spread the ring apart.
Step 5: A diamond blade cutter can be used to cut off a titanium ring.
It's much harder for titanium to be compared to silver, gold, or Platinum.It takes a harder blade to cut it.The best way to remove titanium rings is with a diamond blade ring cutter.It may take a few minutes to cut through the titanium ring.If the ring is thick, it is not always possible to cut it with a manual ring cutter.It is necessary to lubricate the blade with water to prevent overheating.Bolts may be used in an emergency if there is no power cutter.Titanium rings that are more than 14 inch wide can not be worked on by bolt cutters.
Step 6: The ring should be removed with a ring cracker.
If your ring is made of one of these heavy-duty, hard-to-cut materials, the best option is to crush or crack it.This can be accomplished with a vice grip, locking pliers, or a specially designed ring cracker tool.A ring can be cracked by slipping the tool over the outside of the band and gradually tightening it.When done correctly, this method is painless and quick.It takes about 30 seconds for the ring to give.
Step 7: As a last resort, cut off a ring at home.
If you don't have access to immediate medical help and need to get a ring off right away, you can cut most rings off with common household tools.Extreme care must be taken to avoid injury to the hand and finger.Don't try to cut a ring off of your finger.Someone will cut the ring off for you.You cannot get professional help if you try to cut a ring off at home.
Step 8: A mini saw attachment is needed for soft metal rings.
A small steel circular saw blade can be used to remove rings.It may take several minutes to make a successful cut for titanium rings.For harder materials, diamond blades are more effective.If you want to prevent the skin from being burned or cut, place something metal between the ring and the finger.You can lubricate the ring with a few drops of cold water if you hold the blade to it for a second or two at a time.Cut through the ring in two places.It's easier to remove it on the opposite side of the finger.Do not try to cut off a ring with a blade.
Step 9: Bolts are used to cut off a tougher ring.
Some hard-to-cut rings can be cut with a bolt cutter.You will need to cut the ring in two to remove it.Use extreme caution when using bolt cutters to remove a ring, as you can easily cut the finger with either the bolt cutter or the crushed edge of the ring band.If you can, put something between the ring and the finger, such as the blade of a butter knife or a thin piece of foam padding, to protect the skin from getting cut.Bolts will not work on a titanium ring with a wide band.
Step 10: You can crush a ring with a vice grip.
Stone rings cannot be cut.They are brittle and easy to crack.Take a vice grip and adjust it until it fits over the ring, and then place it on the outside of a ring.Release the vice, tighten the screw, and put it on the ring again.Until the ring cracks, repeat this process.Small pieces of the ring may fly into your face if you wear protective goggles.If you try to remove the ring, it may cut the finger.Pull the cracked pieces away.
Step 11: Cold water can reduce swelling.
Exposure to cold temperatures can reduce swelling in your finger, which can cause a ring to slip off.Put your hand in a bowl of cold water and try to remove the ring.The water should be cold but not icy.You can chill your tap water by putting it in your refrigerator.
Step 12: Take care of your finger.
A tight ring can slip off with the help of a little lubricant.If your finger is not swollen, try rubbing a gentle lubricant on it, such as hand lotion, petroleum jelly, soap, or baby oil.Try to slide the ring off if your finger is well lubricated.If your skin is broken, use an antibiotic.The lubrication method may work with other methods.Before lubricating your finger, try cooling it in cold water.
Step 13: If lubrication doesn't work try the string method.
It is easier to slide the ring off with this method.Take a length of thread, string, or dental floss and place it under your ring.You might need to use a needle.Pull the string between the ring and finger.
Step 14: The string should be wrapped around your finger.
Start winding the string around your finger just above the top of the ring once the end is in place.Continue until you wrap your finger around the knuckle.
Step 15: Pull the bottom end of the string.
Pull the end of the string from under the ring.The ring should be pushed up over your knuckle by this.As you pull the string, relax your hand and allow your knuckle to bend slightly.