Tabs on US Divers Regs

[stephen]

I have a Royal Aqua Master and I just bought a DW Mistral. On the Mistral, I removed the seven metal tabs holding the body together with a screwdriver. I used a rag to protect the metal on the body, but, unfortunately, it still got gouged. Does anyone know the proper prcedure used to remove these? I was thinking about putting Scotch tape down or something similar next time, or using dental floss or wire to pull them up. I would appreciate any advice.

Sincerley,
Stephen

[luis]

Take a look at this thread under: Vintage Diving Instruction and Technique :: BOX CLIP R&R SUGGESTIONS

vintagescuba.proboards2.com/index.cgi?board=instruction&action=display&n=1&thread=1153

[SeaRat]

We had another couple of posts on this thread too.

vintagescuba.proboards2.com/index.cgi?board=instruction&action=display&n=1&thread=1140

John

[stephen]

Thanks for the great advice. It's too bad I didn't ask before I took them off. Actually, I saw a picture of Dan using a screwdriver with electrician's tape on it on his website, but I did not know that you had to sharpen the screwdriver. Oh well, the gouges aren't too bad and there are only two. I just hope they don't rust faster.

Sincerely,
Stephen