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The discussion revolves around a user experiencing difficulty with a tray stuck horizontally in a kitchen sink. Initial attempts to resolve the issue included pouring hot water, which proved ineffective. Suggestions from other users included using cold water to encourage contraction of the tray, but this also failed. Ultimately, the user resorted to breaking the corner of the tray with a hammer, yet this action did not yield any positive results.

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My tray got stuck in the kitchen sink like horizontally. I tried putting hot water on top of it but it is not working. Any possible solution ?
My tray got stuck in the kitchen sink like horizontally. I tried putting hot water on top of it but it is not working. Any possible solution ?
 
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aisha072 said:
My tray got stuck in the kitchen sink like horizontally.
Oh my !

aisha072 said:
Any possible solution ?
Hot water should make it expand, so try cold water. . . . :oldsmile:
If worst comes to worst. . . I might be able to help.
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Lol. . . no, just try the cold water. .:oldbiggrin:

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Nothing happened :(

I broke its corner with a hammer
 
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aisha072 said:
Nothing happened :(

I broke its corner with a hammer
Serve it right. It had it coming!
 
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aisha072 said:
Nothing happened :(

I broke its corner with a hammer
Rock - Paper - Scissors.

In your case, Sink ,Tray, Hammer.
 
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256bits said:
Rock - Paper - Scissors.

In your case, Sink ,Tray, Hammer.
Do you do sort of thing regularly in your house. i.e. is it a family trait ?
 
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aisha072 said:
I broke its corner with a hammer
sophiecentaur said:
Do you do sort of thing regularly in your house. i.e. is it a family trait ?
The corner did come from the tray, right ?. . . right ?? . :nb)

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My tray . . .
Man, I'll bet you're forming an intense dislike for that tray, right about now. . .
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