how to get the wristband off?

[dunny oasis]

hi, i wanna try and get this wristband off.

last year i think i ended up trying to saw it off and i completely ballsed it up.

im just trying to just get that metal part off

how do you usually get it off?

[meatyparson]

scissors

[Alcatraz]

I presume you want to keep it in the same condition.

In which case a flat-head screwdriver may do it, but for gods sake, make sure its not too close to your wrist

[Sabcully]

I just leave it on !!

[Topless Skateboarding Nun]

i always manage to save enough room during the clampin procedure to wriggle mine off. but once i had to cut one. best doing it about 2 inches from the metal clamp and if you want to use it again just slightly overlap and staple...works for me!

[Digi]

I really wanted to keep mine on - alas, anything below the elbow is a disciplinary offence at work. A flat headed screwed driver and alot of praying for hubby not to hit an artery worked to get mine off - it loosened the metal just enough to be able to loosen the cloth and slip my wrist through... At least I have the quite ridiculous white mark to show where it was!

[johnmcga]

Mine was put on so loosely that I spent much of the weekend wondering if it was actually going to fall off at some point. Still, it made sliding it off yesterday afternoon easy as anything.

(Probably not a lot of help that really, is it?)

[manateemike]

I spent over half an hour with wire cutters scratching/cutting the metal band. When my hand was clamped it was done with so much force there was two *dimples* which pierced the cloth and touched the other side of the clamp so sadly the screwdriver method didn't work for me. My wifes clamp however is barely crushed so will be far easier to remove, when she finally grows bored with it.

My 8 y/o has gone off to school proudly wearing my band, shame the kids dont get a momento.

Edited June 29, 2010 by manateemike

[r0cky]

I cut the metal clasp with metal cutters, that way I can save the wristband.

[Sabcully]

I really wanted to keep mine on - alas, anything below the elbow is a disciplinary offence at work.

A flat headed screwed driver and alot of praying for hubby not to hit an artery worked to get mine off - it loosened the metal just enough to be able to loosen the cloth and slip my wrist through... At least I have the quite ridiculous white mark to show where it was!

[septemberwillow]

I like to keep the wristband intact. This year, I managed to (very slowly) pull the metal clasp down the band by about 1cm and then slide it over my wrist - it only had one dimple punched into it. My boyfriend had 4 dimples punched into his so we cut it off but he is not fussed for keeping it intact.

For the peeps going at it with a hammer, have you not tried a pair of pliers and squeezing the clasp in the 'opposite' direction, at least to try and loosen it from the fabric?

[modrafinnia]

the hammer and screwdriver method has always worked for us....just make sure the person doing the hitting has a steady hand and a good aim

[lea7784]

mine is staying on 4evaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Deepsky]

Just get a flat blade screwdriver and a hammer.

[18Alex18]

I like to keep the wristband intact. This year, I managed to (very slowly) pull the metal clasp down the band by about 1cm and then slide it over my wrist - it only had one dimple punched into it. My boyfriend had 4 dimples punched into his so we cut it off but he is not fussed for keeping it intact.

For the peeps going at it with a hammer, have you not tried a pair of pliers and squeezing the clasp in the 'opposite' direction, at least to try and loosen it from the fabric?

[TheNewUnion]

They guy who put my wrist band on was well keen on, made it very tight and put 3 "dimples" in it. Managed to slide it off when I got home with a liberal application of fairy liquid and some hand squishing! Was too scared of physical damage and injury for the screwdriver method!

[rubberducky]

Use a pair of mole grips to clamp the metal bit on each side. Use a small flat screwdriver and hammer it in, then get a bigger screwdriver and twist it a bit. The mole grips hold the band really firmly so you can get some force on it.

Fold the wristband so you are doing it away from your wrist though, if you slip it could be nasty...

I've got some plastic bits on the end of the mole grip so it doesn't damage the metal ring too much.

I've only got one dimple in mine so it was pretty easy.

/Mike

[ukslim]

I would just like to say that I find your desire to preserve a wristband intact... strange.

[OSHmusic]

Cut mine off yesterday. Just spent ages with pliers and a wire cutter trying to remove my wife's, unsuccessfully. Then she just slipped if off with little effort!! So, always try the latter first.

[Thowky]

I've always been able to slide wristbands off my wrists without that much trouble, just moving it down a bit at a time. Always worth a few minutes trying this way before you try anything else.

[Deepsky]

I would just like to say that I find your desire to preserve a wristband intact... strange.

[When Jokers Attack]

I managed to slide mines off with ease this year. Usually have to end up cutting it off as I ain't allowed to keep it on at work

[markeee]

I just leave mine on

[Big_Billy]

Used a Dremel with small cut disc to cut through edge of metal clip and then prised apart the metal.

Easy peasy, took about 90 seconds.