[TheForge] Converting a propane tank to a gas forge

[Paul N]

I've acquired a "few" old/junked propane tanks (20lb, and 30lb) that I'd 
like to convert to gas forges.

I made one at the UMBA forge build last winter, but I wasn't happy with 
some of my decisions (it was my first time at this). Since these were 
cheap, I thought I'd just try again.

My plan was to remove the valve, fill the tank completely with water, 
and use a pneumatic cutoff wheel to open it up.

What presently has me held up is removing that stinking valve. I'm 
currently thinking I need a bigger lever, cuz that thing is on there TIGHT.

But before I go the brute force path, has anyone on the list done this 
and have advice to offer?

Mid 90's here in northern IL too. (and I agreed to meet at the 
blacksmith shop this evening, maybe we'll have enough sense not to start 
up the forges... nah)

**paul