Glass stuck inside a mug *UPDATE: Success!!*

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Ornery

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Hold them with mouths down, tap up against the rim of the mug sharply with a wooden spoon or similar sized block of wood. Be ready to catch the glass as it drops free.
 

Gibsons

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put the outer cup into a pot of hot water, put some ice cubes into the smaller inner cup. start pulling...
 

timcheng00

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Originally posted by: Ornery
Hold them with mouths down, tap up against the rim of the mug sharply with a wooden spoon or similar sized block of wood. Be ready to catch the glass IF it drops free.

corrected
 

Nitemare

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Drill a hole through the bottom of the coffee cup to release the air pocket

Tell your mom it was like that when you found it.
 

Baked

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Man, just get a freaking vise grip on the jug, and pull the glass out.
 

Wag

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They are mating. Leave them be.

If you're lucky you'll have little cups and saucers running around.
 

timcheng00

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nitemare: the base of the glass is hexagonal so theres no problem with an air pocket if youre wondering.

also, the glass budges sharply between two positions now, if i apply a pretty considerable force, so... i'll continue waiting it out.

how exciting
 

Nitemare

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Originally posted by: timcheng00
nitemare: the base of the glass is hexagonal so theres no problem with an air pocket if youre wondering.

also, the glass budges sharply between two positions now, if i apply a pretty considerable force, so... i'll continue waiting it out.

how exciting

The bottom of the glass is hexagonal or circular?
 

timcheng00

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bottom is hexagonal. i can pour water into the mug and it will go underneath the glass. not that i did, because i'm listening to happypuppy and toastedlightly and letting it dry.

all this talk makes me thirsty i'm gonna get a drink
 

Schneider879

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Originally posted by: Nitemare
Drill a hole through the bottom of the coffee cup to release the air pocket

Tell your mom it was like that when you found it.

Better yet don't tell your mom and when she trys to pour coffee and it spills blame it on your brother.
 

neonerd

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Originally posted by: bootymac
Leave it like that, it'll be a kickass muglass

that's what i'd do :D

or you could always whip out that peen you've been hiding in your toolshed ;):Q
 

bootymac

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Originally posted by: neonerd
Originally posted by: bootymac
Leave it like that, it'll be a kickass muglass

that's what i'd do :D

or you could always whip out that peen you've been hiding in your toolshed ;):Q

Same thoughts, same avatar, same age... I'M IN LOVE BATMAN :heart:
 

loup garou

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Originally posted by: bootymac
Originally posted by: neonerd
Originally posted by: bootymac
Leave it like that, it'll be a kickass muglass

that's what i'd do :D

or you could always whip out that peen you've been hiding in your toolshed ;):Q

Same thoughts, same avatar, same age... I'M IN LOVE BATMAN :heart:
Whip out your peen, then.

 

Originally posted by: notfred
Originally posted by: timcheng00
completely stuck. soap/oil doesnt seem to do a thing

Hold sideways, tap on ccunter.

where can i find a ccunter??

and should the OP hold the ccunter sideways while tapping it (the ccunter)
 

if the bottom isn't round, it's not being held in there by a vacuume or waterseal

put just enough water in the mug to touch the bottom of the glass
put the whole concoction in the freezer
 

KMurphy

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Nuke them in the microwave until the moisture turns to steam and pushes them apart.
 

timcheng00

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tried the microwave after it still stuck after sitting for a few hours. it actually only budged twice and will budge no more.

troytime's suggestion sounds interesting though... the freezer one, that is
 

Evadman

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My God, how hard is it to figure out? fill the mug waith water and toss it in the freezer. when the water freezes it will push out the glass. It will probably scratch the inside of the mug in 8 spots though.
 

Nitemare

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Originally posted by: timcheng00
tried the microwave after it still stuck after sitting for a few hours. it actually only budged twice and will budge no more.

troytime's suggestion sounds interesting though... the freezer one, that is

Rapid change in temperature will possibly shatter the glass
 

Nebor

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Originally posted by: Nitemare
Originally posted by: timcheng00
tried the microwave after it still stuck after sitting for a few hours. it actually only budged twice and will budge no more.

troytime's suggestion sounds interesting though... the freezer one, that is

Rapid change in temperature will possibly shatter the glass

Like the rapid change in the temperature of your mood shatters my heart... :brokenheart:

But I still love the way you touch me baby. :evil:
 

timcheng00

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And the winner is....


Originally posted by: troytime
if the bottom isn't round, it's not being held in there by a vacuume or waterseal

put just enough water in the mug to touch the bottom of the glass
put the whole concoction in the freezer
:)
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thanks guys! now i'm going to sleep