Tony, The Form-A-Thread Kit comes with a release agent. None of my local retail outlets carries it. One said their Tacoma outlet has a couple in stock. If this becomes my plan, it will likely be ordered online.
Thanks Tom, This plane is a type 6, making it about 130 years old. This was definitely a problem from one of the previous owners.
Tony, Fred, Sorry about that. Victor Machinery has already cleaned out my wallet a few times.
Adam, One of my drill indexes was filled in with bits from Victor. They all seem to be quality bits.
There may be some problems wtih this Rob. In the past there have been posts about people loosening tote and knob screws if planes would be unused for long periods or in the spring.
jtk