use an awl.  insert in the crimped loop and move it from side to side on
each side to undo the crimp.  hold the body of the clamp with your hand or
pliers to stop brittle plastic nipples from breaking.  using this method
the clamps can be reused.  to resuse i often reform the square crimp
section with a flat nose chisel and a pounding block or anvil.

jonathan

On Sun, 3 Jun 2007, Malcolm Stebbins wrote:

> Is there a trick to removing these clamps?
>
> http://picasaweb.google.ca/mstebbins/Vanagon/photo#5071982140890273234
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> I guess I could use a hack-saw.  FWIW, I do not need to save the hose.
>
> Thanks.   Malcolm
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