valve removal

takealap · January 26th, 2009, 21:27

How can I remove a valve on my we 1911? I know theres suppossed to be a valve key but those are expensive

Any other tools?

ILLusion · January 26th, 2009, 21:33

You could buy a large flathead screwdriver... and then buy a rotary tool to grind out the middle of the flathead so that two prongs remain...

... or you could just buy a valve key. If you think a $20 valve key is expensive, you are in the wrong hobby, my friend...

Nick_273 · January 26th, 2009, 22:09

Get a small nail (no more than 1mm in diameter) and bend it into a rough U shape then file down the ends to fit into the little valve holes. Took my about 5 minutes and has worked fine since... Replacing a valve is more or less a one time thing so why spend $20?

lemegacool · January 26th, 2009, 22:15

wow these tip are useful... i used to remove my valves with two finishing nails in a vise-grip (pretty crappy)

CDN_Stalker · January 27th, 2009, 00:12

Jugglez sells a cheap wrench made for GBB mags, I bought one, used it on a KSC mag, worked great and was cheap too. Think about $15. Then again I'm a gun tech, but is a worthwhile thing to own if you are serious about your GBB care.

m102404 · January 27th, 2009, 00:22

There is no substitute for a good dedicated valve key. The right tool for the job.

It's definitely worth it to get one that has the tiny end for the fill valves. It doesn't take much to chip the brass/zinc/whatever slots...and once they go they're really hard to tighten down properly.

I shoot a lot with my GBBs...both field and CAPS. In the last 4 months I've torn down my mags twice to clean out the valves and clean and lube them.

Might not be the end of the world for occasional field/skirmish use...but it can make the difference between a solid competition performance or sucking balls.

Chip in with a couple of friends and get a good valve key. They last forever and go a long way to ensure you're stuff is working properly.

dpvu · January 27th, 2009, 00:25

Valve key is your best bet. The material the valves is made of is real easy to bend and it's hard to fix after that.

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January 26th, 2009, 21:27	#1
takealap Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida	valve removal How can I remove a valve on my we 1911? I know theres suppossed to be a valve key but those are expensive Any other tools?

January 26th, 2009, 21:33	#2
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	You could buy a large flathead screwdriver... and then buy a rotary tool to grind out the middle of the flathead so that two prongs remain... ... or you could just buy a valve key. If you think a $20 valve key is expensive, you are in the wrong hobby, my friend... __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

January 26th, 2009, 22:15	#4
lemegacool Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notre dame des prairies /quebec	wow these tip are useful... i used to remove my valves with two finishing nails in a vise-grip (pretty crappy) __________________ member of fire team NOM. my other regular forum: www.toyotanation.com / gen3,gen4 camry

January 26th, 2009, 22:09	#3
Nick_273 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver Island, BC	Get a small nail (no more than 1mm in diameter) and bend it into a rough U shape then file down the ends to fit into the little valve holes. Took my about 5 minutes and has worked fine since... Replacing a valve is more or less a one time thing so why spend $20?

January 27th, 2009, 00:12	#5
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	Jugglez sells a cheap wrench made for GBB mags, I bought one, used it on a KSC mag, worked great and was cheap too. Think about $15. Then again I'm a gun tech, but is a worthwhile thing to own if you are serious about your GBB care. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

January 27th, 2009, 00:22	#6
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	There is no substitute for a good dedicated valve key. The right tool for the job. It's definitely worth it to get one that has the tiny end for the fill valves. It doesn't take much to chip the brass/zinc/whatever slots...and once they go they're really hard to tighten down properly. I shoot a lot with my GBBs...both field and CAPS. In the last 4 months I've torn down my mags twice to clean out the valves and clean and lube them. Might not be the end of the world for occasional field/skirmish use...but it can make the difference between a solid competition performance or sucking balls. Chip in with a couple of friends and get a good valve key. They last forever and go a long way to ensure you're stuff is working properly.

January 27th, 2009, 00:25	#7
dpvu Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary	Valve key is your best bet. The material the valves is made of is real easy to bend and it's hard to fix after that. __________________ JG HK416 KWA USP

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