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 07/09/2007 02:57:30 AM · #1
Anyone ever had the York brand mints? (like York Peppermint Patty)

They come in a tin that I CAN'T get open!! Anybody got any tips?

... o_O

Message edited by author 2007-07-09 02:57:57.
 07/09/2007 03:01:28 AM · #2
Yeah, I just found this photo. It should do the trick!

07/09/2007 03:02:07 AM · #3
Hehee! Thanks... the tin's still not open but I'm a lot happier now! :-D
 07/09/2007 03:23:45 AM · #4
07/09/2007 03:25:54 AM · #5
Just don't resort to this method -

07/09/2007 03:31:10 AM · #6


Forget trying to pry it with a spoon... doesn't work.
 07/09/2007 03:31:28 AM · #7
LOL LOL....
07/09/2007 03:37:54 AM · #8
You could always drop it off of here -

07/09/2007 03:43:52 AM · #9

Just call these guys - they can open anything!

07/09/2007 03:45:53 AM · #10
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
Just call these guys - they can open anything!



I've also known them to save a foundation or two from complete and utter destruction! Just kidding, some of my friends are Fire Fighters. Great idea!
 07/09/2007 03:48:48 AM · #11


Message edited by author 2011-08-15 19:52:08.
 07/09/2007 03:53:35 AM · #12
Ta-Da! I think we have a winner! Too funny!
 07/09/2007 09:04:11 AM · #13
Too funny indeed....
all of you are so great...
:-D
 07/09/2007 09:25:37 AM · #14
Put it in the freezer.
 07/09/2007 11:22:14 AM · #15
Originally posted by klstover:
Anyone ever had the York brand mints? (like York Peppermint Patty)

They come in a tin that I CAN'T get open!! Anybody got any tips?

... o_O


Tap the edges of the lid with something like the handle of a kitchen knife... then wrap elastic bands tightly around the lid to enable a better grip and try your luck.

Ray
 07/09/2007 12:44:21 PM · #16
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:


Forget trying to pry it with a spoon... doesn't work.


Damn! Uri Geller!
 07/09/2007 12:50:00 PM · #17
Running it under hot water usually works for me. Expands the metal just enough to loosen it.
 07/09/2007 01:17:21 PM · #18
those things in the tin are pretty good, but yes, very hard to open... You just gotta keep working the very top of the can... good luck!
 07/09/2007 01:48:58 PM · #19
Good news! My boyfriend got it open!
Whoooo!
He also loved the photos in the thread. Hehe!
 07/09/2007 01:58:11 PM · #20
I also find this works well:

1) Attach duct tape to the top and bottom
2) Tap gently 23 times around the edge with a ball peen hammer
3) Kick it against the wall several times
4) Stand on your head with the tin balanced on your feet until your roommate comes in.
5) When the roommate asks what you're doing, explain.
6) The roommate will laugh at you, tell you you're nuts, and open the tin just to show you how crazy you are.

Ta-da! Tin open. :)
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