Dissolving a paper towel

[imported_Zeke]

I managed to get a large wad of paper towel stuck inside a narrow metal tube, and it doesn't want to come out. No matter how much force I apply it remains lodged in the middle. I'm thinking my best bet is dissolving it somehow. Anyone have ideas?

 

[nakedfrog]

Bleach?

 

[imported_Zeke]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Bleach?

Thats number one on my list, i don't have any around at the moment. I'm trying to get all my options so I can make one run to the store for chemicals.

 

[JeepinEd]

BBQ lighter....

 

[SSP]

Did you try water first before resorting to harsh chemicals?

 

[imported_Zeke]

Originally posted by: SSP
Did you try water first before resorting to harsh chemicals?

yep, I'm pretty positive that made it worse

 

[nakedfrog]

Maybe just unbend a hanger and use it to dig it out?

 

[biggestmuff]

paper towel = hamster

metal tube = ?

 

[Terabyte]

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
paper towel = hamster

metal tube = his butt

LOL just kidding.

You sure you can't just take a smaller tube (diameter wise) and just shove it in and out P) till it comes out Q)

 

[imported_Zeke]

Originally posted by: Terabyte

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
paper towel = hamster

metal tube = his butt

LOL just kidding.

You sure you can't just take a smaller tube (diameter wise) and just shove it in and out P) till it comes out Q)

Positive, its not moving at all

 

[imported_Zeke]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Maybe just unbend a hanger and use it to dig it out?

I'm not sure if I can find one of those but I will look. All of mine are plastic.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: Zeke

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Maybe just unbend a hanger and use it to dig it out?

I'm not sure if I can find one of those but I will look. All of mine are plastic.

Technology dooms us all!

Also try any of that drain stuff.

 

[coolied]

what ya gotta do it stick a gun in the end of the tube, fire, and wala no more stuck wad of paper tower.......

*disclaimer* I AM NOT IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM RESPONSIBLE IF YOU TAKE MY ADVICE AND F&*K YOURSELF UP IN ANY MANNER, OR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER.

 

[imported_Zeke]

Originally posted by: coolied
what ya gotta do it stick a gun in the end of the tube, fire, and wala no more stuck wad of paper tower.......

*disclaimer* I AM NOT IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM RESPONSIBLE IF YOU TAKE MY ADVICE AND F&*K YOURSELF UP IN ANY MANNER, OR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER.

thanks, but no thanks

 

[Tiamat]

try to break it up with a rod first, even if it doesnt work fully, this will aid any chemical solutions due to increased surface area exposed.

 

[uclaLabrat]

Draino should do the trick...heating may be required. I've dissolved many a filter paper with hot, basic solutions.

 

[imported_Zeke]

Originally posted by: uclaLabrat
Draino should do the trick...heating may be required. I've dissolved many a filter paper with hot, basic solutions.

Excellent, this is what I like to hear. Hot draino added to the list.

 

[akshatp]

Originally posted by: Tiamat
try to break it up with a rod first, even if it doesnt work fully, this will aid any chemical solutions due to increased surface area exposed.

I dont see how Alex Rodriguez could help in this situation.

:laugh:

 

[imported_Zeke]

Originally posted by: akshatp

Originally posted by: Tiamat
try to break it up with a rod first, even if it doesnt work fully, this will aid any chemical solutions due to increased surface area exposed.

I dont see how Alex Rodriguez could help in this situation.

:laugh:

Even after an hour of losing a fight with a paper towel, that made me laugh.

 

[mortong]

Originally posted by: Zeke

Originally posted by: uclaLabrat
Draino should do the trick...heating may be required. I've dissolved many a filter paper with hot, basic solutions.

Excellent, this is what I like to hear. Hot draino added to the list.

Tomorrow's headlines today: "Area man melts lungs in freak boiling Draino accident."

 

[feralkid]

Originally posted by: coolied
what ya gotta do it stick a gun in the end of the tube, fire, and wala no more stuck wad of paper tower.......

*disclaimer* I AM NOT IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM RESPONSIBLE IF YOU TAKE MY ADVICE AND F&*K YOURSELF UP IN ANY MANNER, OR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER.

Spell check chiming in: the word is spelled voila, not "wala".

You are welcome.

Carry on.

:sun:

 

[soydios]

why did you need to get a paper towel stuck in a metal tube?

 

[DrPizza]

well, if you haven't tried getting it wet and pushing it out, then I recommend letting it absorb some oil, then trying to push it out.

 

[Leros]

Pool shock and muriatic acid, mix in a bucket first.

NOTE: DO NOT DO THIS!!!!!

 

[Skeeedunt]

Originally posted by: mortong
Tomorrow's headlines today: "Area man melts lungs in freak boiling Draino accident."

And once you start pouring chemicals in there, be careful what else you add, you don't want to end up with chlorine gas etc.