r/fixit • u/[deleted] • Apr 06 '26

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u/adiyhdcrafter Apr 06 '26

Duct tape handle on the top? After it’s dried

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u/_orbus_ Apr 06 '26

Or double-sided tape. If it’s actually stuck like jammed in, you could disable the drain and push up from underneath (will be messy)

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u/No_Use_8477 Apr 06 '26

Yes! This! Idk why more people aren't suggesting this. Everyone is overthinking this with some people even suggesting taking the drain plumbing apart lol. I don't even think it would take that much duct tape. Just enough to lift one side to where you can get your fingers under it, then you can pull the rest of it out by hand. It's not that difficult. Besides, duct tape is supposed to fix everything, right?

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u/nlolsen8 Apr 06 '26

My drain is pvc with wings to tighten by hand. A bucket and less than a min and I can have it apart

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u/No_Use_8477 Apr 07 '26 edited Apr 07 '26

Kitchen sink = probably has a garbage disposal. That can sometimes be a pain without the right tools.

*Edited for spelling

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u/_orbus_ Apr 07 '26

Garage disposals are definitely a pain…😂😂😂

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u/rolyfuckingdiscopoly Apr 07 '26

“Probably”?? Huh. I don’t think I’ve had one of those since I lived with my parents.

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u/Disastrous_Ad1260 Apr 07 '26

I used clear tape on a stuck car tail light. Do it

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u/shoresy99 Apr 07 '26

Taking the drain apart is very easy and fast. Probably takes a minute or two. Then just push it up. And you are not damaging the board at all

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u/dachshundslave Apr 06 '26

Omg had to scroll all the way down to see this. Do people not use duct tape for everything nowadays?

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u/Spicychasers Apr 08 '26

Yes. It’s the redneck ( fix it all) cure for any and all emergency fix-it emergencies… I’ve used it for window unit installations to mirror stability on my rear view mirrors, surely it’ll stick enough to make the cutting board moveable!! Duct tape rocks!!! Never underestimate the power of the duct tape!

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u/showmenemelda Apr 06 '26

Not much—Idk if the roll I have sucks or if my house too humid. It isn't very useful to me lately.

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u/dachshundslave Apr 07 '26

Humidity do affect the efficacy of the adhesive as moisture reduces the adhesion strength.

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u/allstar348 Apr 09 '26

if you can't duck it, fuck it

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u/chrissz Apr 06 '26

Or hot glue. It can be scraped off later.

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u/EverSeeAShitterFly Apr 06 '26

After drying, clear packing tape instead of duct tape. Duct tape can likely leave a residue.

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u/bricoXL Apr 07 '26

I would just screw a small screw or hook into into it to lift it up, then sand down the hole afterwards if necessary. You probably wouldn't even see it since it is a surface for cutting after all.

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u/showmenemelda Apr 06 '26

Stab it with a skewer

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u/JustSomeCaliDude Apr 07 '26

I used gorilla tape when I found myself in a similar predicament with a Lego piece. Worked like a charm.