removing boots

[IndyDiver]

Originally Posted by in_cavediver

Just remember - for 7.25" tanks - 2x4s are acceptable. When you go to 8" tanks, the 2x6 is the preferred chunk of wood........

So, are you saying that the length is not important?

[cummings66]

That's about right, it's the width.

Seriously a 2x4 will work fine. It's what I've always used and there's no need for a hammer. I'd save the rubber mallet for a ring test on the steel cylinders.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by cummings66

That's about right, it's the width.

Seriously a 2x4 will work fine. It's what I've always used and there's no need for a hammer. I'd save the rubber mallet for a ring test on the steel cylinders.

True dat.

Although I've always just used a 2x4, on both 7.25" and 8" tanks. I don't see why a 2x6 would be needed for anything.

[Crimediver]

Just knock the boot off with a couple karate chops.

[ScaredSilly]

Use a hammer and a chunk of wood - orienting it so grain is parallel to the cylinder. That is strongest direction.

[firemedic8082]

I just put the edge of my foot (wearing a shoe of course) against the upper edge of the boot and slowly rock the tank while applying pressure to the boot....

[No Misses]

Use loblolly pine 2x4 (Pinus taeda). If you use any other wood you will die!!!

[fisheater]

Originally Posted by No Misses

Use loblolly pine 2x4 (Pinus taeda). If you use any other wood you will die!!!

And you'll need two. Without redundancy, you'll die for sure!!!

[marchand]

Originally Posted by No Misses

Use loblolly pine 2x4 (Pinus taeda). If you use any other wood you will die!!!

Pinus taeda is too common, you must use Pinus palustris if you want to be RIR

[in_cavediver]

Originally Posted by marchand

Pinus taeda is too common, you must use Pinus palustris if you want to be RIR

C'mon. We all know that REAL divers use hardwoods not softwoods for this kind of think...... Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) is the preferred wood for real divers. Why do you think they named the town of Live Oak in Cave country Live Oak........