Valve Stuck On Al80 Tank

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Oh, and if anyone knows how to cut a valve in half, let me know.
Use a saw, preferably with a metal blade. Hacksaw, Sawzall, bandsaw. The brass tends to do evil things to chop saws.
If you happen to have access to a mill, and someone who can safely operate it, that makes a nice cut away.
 
Use a saw, preferably with a metal blade. Hacksaw, Sawzall, bandsaw. The brass tends to do evil things to chop saws.
If you happen to have access to a mill, and someone who can safely operate it, that makes a nice cut away.
Yeah, I have a metal blade that I use for metal pipes there I want a 90 degree cut. I'll have to look at thin, strong blades for it maybe. I want a very clean cut through the handle of a tank valve to show the insides. Same as for a dead first stage.
 
The best way is to use a mill and a slitting saw. Holding the parts in just the right angle to get the cut is sometimes the most difficult part. You need to disassemble the reg/valve before cutting it and it makes a much better job if you enlarge most oring areas so the orings don't bunch when you reassemble the part.
 
@herman

Thanks! I figured my current tools would not do the trick (two miter, worm drive, reciprocating, jig).

maybe a hack saw? I kid, I kid.

I’ll ask around in my area. Thanks for the info.
 
I do them for a few bucks if you are not in a hurry.
I'm in no hurry. Can mail them next week when I mail the other valves and my dry suit to be worked on. I'll send you a message.
 
@herman

Thanks! I figured my current tools would not do the trick (two miter, worm drive, reciprocating, jig).

maybe a hack saw? I kid, I kid.

I’ll ask around in my area. Thanks for the info.

You might talk to George Potts (who recently retired from 8 Diving). I believe he had some regulators that he dissected for training purposes. He might be able to cut a valve in half as well.
 
You might talk to George Potts (who recently retired from 8 Diving). I believe he had some regulators that he dissected for training purposes. He might be able to cut a valve in half as well.
I heard the "bad" news. He has been a great resource in the area. I'll ask him about that as well, but I'll probably just mail them to @herman, as it is easier for me to go to the post office than Des Moines.
 
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