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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 21, 2013 12:47:16 GMT -5
Just a little tip for those who are rebuilding older equipment.
Often in this hobby, we encounter rusted nuts, bolts, screws etc that no amount of WD-40 will loosen. Well, I've just run into this problem on an old Rock's arbor that I'll be rebuilding. What to do, short of breaking the bolts ? An old Navy trick to the rescue. Natures very own rust eater. Oil of Wintergreen. 100%, not the cut oil you can buy in those fancy aroma therapy places.
This stuff really works folks. Just a few drops around a frozen nut or bolt. Let it sit for a few hours to do its work. Give the item a sharp whack with a hammer and remove the rusted item. If it won't come completely out, put a few more drops of the oil on and wait a little longer. Eventually it will come out without damaging a vintage part which may be next to impossible to find a replacement for.
A word of caution about oil of Wintergreen. This stuff burns like fire on bare skin. And if you get it in your eyes, it can cause blindness. Rubber gloves and goggles are recommended. Also, when not using it, keep it locked away from kids and pets. That wintergreen smell is a temptation to them.
Another interesting thing about oil of Wintergreen. It's instant death to cockroaches and other crawling critters. If you have roaches, ants or other critters living in your house or shop, spray the oil into any crack where they might be hiding. You'll kill any it comes in contact with, and drive the rest out of the space. And a big plus is that wonderful Wintergreen smell which will last for several days.
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Post by mohs on Oct 21, 2013 13:15:54 GMT -5
Wow Don that interesting!
I hassled a long time with the frozen ancient crusted nut on the FranTom rebuild tried everything, oils, heat, drilled a couple hole into the bolt. lots of muscle and leverage and subtle tapping all to no avail. Could not crack that nut! finally ground it off with a angle grinder
as a side note: I have had good success with tincture of myrrh oil for toothaches...mostly Ed
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 21, 2013 13:39:03 GMT -5
Ed, I'm having the same problem removing the end plates on an old Poly arbor. After much WD-40 and tapping with a screwdriver and hammer, I laid in bed last night thinking about what to try next. Poly hoods are all but impossible to come by, so breaking the steel screws off in the aluminum castings wasn't an option. That's when I remembered the old Navy trick. Back in the days of assault landing craft, they used Grey Marine diesel engines. Salt water would freeze the multiple disk clutch release fingers and throw out bearing up solid. A little sick bay oil of Wintergreen would free things back up really quickly.
I didn't have any of the oil at home, so this morning I ordered an 8 ounce bottle from a medical supply place on ebay.
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Post by Mark K on Oct 21, 2013 20:37:49 GMT -5
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 21, 2013 21:40:59 GMT -5
LOL. They didn't make that stuff back when these machines were built. When I put them back together, not only will they get anti seize compound, but I plan on replacing most hardware with stainless steel.
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 23, 2013 21:37:43 GMT -5
WOO HOO !! My Oil of Wintergreen arrived. Boy that was quick. 8 Ounces of the best rust buster ever. I'm a happy camper now. And a big plus is, if I ever run out of Bengay for my aching muscles, all I have to do is mix a little with a little of my wife"s cold cream. Instant Bengay that I can mix as strong as I want. (Ever wonder what gives Bengay its smell and heat) ? This is the stuff.
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Post by phil on Nov 8, 2013 18:34:37 GMT -5
Poly hoods are all but impossible to come by, So what you were really after was that hood, huh? <big grin> He's got a couple more, but has since learned that they are worth some serious dollars. He has a complete poly arbor too for $250, I'm thinking of buying it to make up a grinder for myself. Phil
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 8, 2013 20:05:31 GMT -5
Actually, that's a hood for a 10" Poly arbor. I have 2-8" arbors.
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Post by phil on Nov 8, 2013 21:02:08 GMT -5
yep. He's got a 10 inch poly arbor with hoods, and several spare hoods like the other one....
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 8, 2013 22:10:27 GMT -5
If he has any wide hoods for 8" poly's, I'd be interested. I need at least 1 more wide hood so I can set one arbor up with expando drums.
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 9, 2013 10:18:50 GMT -5
I've had pretty good luck alternating Freeze-Off and heat. I might just have to order some wintergreen oil just to have on hand. I'm tired of busted bolts and busted knuckles! Thanks for the tip!
Chuck
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Post by phil on Nov 9, 2013 11:22:45 GMT -5
If he has any wide hoods for 8" poly's, I'd be interested. I need at least 1 more wide hood so I can set one arbor up with expando drums. Sorry, just more of what you've already got.
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