Stuck number 45

[Matt Radtke]

So I bought a total rust bucket 45. I knew that going in, but it was generally worth it to me--it was pretty complete, the blades were in good shape, and included some random bits of extra (a 71 pointed cutter, for example) stuff that made it worth it to me.

I got it home on Thursday and it's been in evaporust since Friday around noon (so about 45-ish hours as of this posting) .

The fence and sliding section are still completely seized on the rods. Are there any tricks to loosen them that doesn't involve a giant hammer?

[Tom Henderson2]

Have you tried any of the rust-penetrent products, like aero-Croil, Liquid Wrench, etc? They may do a better job of getting in between the parts.

Most car-parts stores will have liquid-wrench, etc.

-TH

[harry strasil]

Warmed up Marvel Mystery Oil, available at auto parts stores, is the best penetrating oil that was ever made. FWIW.

[Matt Radtke]

Thanks Harry. I was hoping you might swing by.