[TheForge] Weapon of less than mass destruction

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Dave is that thread a left or right? It might help with the breaking off part.

Mike Graf

Dave Brown wrote:

> At 10:27 07/05/03 -0400, you wrote:
> >Terry, or whoever knows,
> >
> >How can I get the valve out of an old propane tank which I have opened the
> >valve on and let the last gasp of pressurized propane out, and remain fairly
> >healthy.
> >
> >Thanks,  Jeff Valentine in Tallahassee
>
> Jeff,
>
> Got some way to hold the tank steady from turning?  Something like a large
> chain vise or strap wrench or similar?  Anyway, just anchor the tank and
> put a wrench on the valve and turn.  There should be a nice square base on
> the valve for the wrench to grab.  You may have to remove the ring/handle
> to get at it.  The valve is brass and may snap at the neck.  You may also
> need to put a long extension on the wrench to give added leverage to start
> the valve turning.
>
> Dave Brown
> Heritage Smithing
> Green Bay, WI
> ABANA, UMBA, GoM, MODA, ARG
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