Aluminum Classic valves

[robo1]

How hard would something like that be to make, and could we make it?

[pbjunky99]

Couldnt you take the guts out of a X valve and replace it with classic guts?

[xero28]

Couldnt you take the guts out of a X valve and replace it with classic guts?

In a word: NO. In a few more words: the valve internals are different enough that they are not compatible. Yes, the on/offs are interchangeable, but everything behind that (reg seat, valve pin, etc) is different. Take a look at these two blow-ups...

[robo1]

Ok, but could an aluminum body be built?

[xero28]

Ok, but could an aluminum body be built?

I don't see why not. The X-valve and the classic valve have pretty much the same pressures exerted on them, the X-valve probably more so. So if it's a question of strength, it should be a problem. Now it's just getting the drawings for the valve and finding someone who is precise enough to meet AGD standards.

[Tunaman]

Ok, but could an aluminum body be built?

Sure it could...but not without the permission of Tom Kaye.

[robo1]

Sure it could...but not without the permission of Tom Kaye.

Thats going to be the tricky part. Tom, can I get your permission to build a couple of these?

[xero28]

Just out of curiosity, why are you looking to build these?

[robo1]

What confuses me is if you have to ask how difficult they are to make, how in the world will you make them yourself?

If you make one or two for yourself and are not looking to sell them, you don't need permission. If you intend to manufacture and sell them, that`s a different story.

I don't have the equipment or know how, but I have a friend with both. I just wasn't sure it could be done, if the aluminum would hold up. That was my biggest question. Now I just need Tom's ok to try it.

[robo1]

As to why, it's an idea a friend had to make mags lighter.

[BiNumber3]

I would love one if u were able to make em. Yea we could go X-valve, but I prefer shooting classics.

[Sumthinwicked]

he should get a list of 100 people at l;east and have these made up i know i could use at least 2

[AGD]

Sorry but building valves is not something I want people doing.

AGD

[BiNumber3]

darn, wonder if luke might be allowed to?

[robo1]

Sorry but building valves is not something I want people doing.

AGD

I understand. Thanks Tom, maybe we could talk sometime about some of our other ideas.