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2006-11-01, 8:02am
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Boro Brat
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Getting the Oxy Tank Open...??!
I have never had an oxy tank that won't open...now I have two tanks that are STUCK!  I can't open either one. Does anyone have any tricks to get the darn things to open up?? It's a beautiful day here and I want to play!! Thanks!!
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2006-11-01, 8:07am
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Miss my BoBo Griff
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Are you talking about the cap thingy or the actual knob to open the air flow? If it is the cap I give it a little wack with my plyers and that usually works, if it ithe other I go get my DH LOL.
hth
chris ann
ps pipyr would you consider helping me with ebay?
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2006-11-01, 8:10am
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Boro Brat
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It's the actual knob. I always have to bank on the cap a little! lol...oh, this is so frustrating!! I'm home all alone!
I'm gonna PM you 
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2006-11-01, 8:13am
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If it's the cap that's stuck I stick my channel locks in the cap hole and give a twist. I put the tank up against something like a wall, lean on it and turn the locks. Sometimes I have to bang on the end of the channel locks with a hammer to get it going and that usually does the trick if all else fails.
oops! I was writing while you were posting. so...nevermind. LOL
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2006-11-01, 8:14am
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maybe a pipe wrench????
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2006-11-01, 8:15am
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Boro Brat
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Thanks rebecca, but it's the actual knob  Any suggestions for that one?
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2006-11-01, 8:22am
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Like Mark said...if you have a pair of channel locks or a pipe wrench big enough to grab the knob in line with the floor enough leverage should do it.
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2006-11-01, 8:45am
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Boro Brat
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*sigh* no pipe wrench here...I tried kicking it but it didn't do much...  Thanks for the suggestions.
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2006-11-01, 9:42am
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Do you have one of those flat circular rubber things to oper jar lids? If not, maybe a rubber glove would give you a better grip?
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2006-11-01, 10:03am
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Try a strap wrench, you can get them at Sears. I keep one in my studio and another in my lab at work. They are great for opening both the safety caps and the main valves on tanks.
Robert
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2006-11-01, 10:16am
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Boro Brat
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Thanks for the tips, guys! A friend of mine came over and got them open for me  I'm gonna have to be prepared next time...Off to torch now!!
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2006-11-01, 10:36am
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LOL! I'm glad you got them open. Between trees and tanks I didn't know if you were going to get any torch time!
Go make cool things!
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2006-11-01, 10:42am
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Now that your torching Pipyr we are moving......to the tips and tech.....
Hold on.... 
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2006-11-02, 10:31am
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Thanks for leaving it in the family room until I got it taken care of!!! 
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