[VFB] Rusty Vice advice - freeing up a a knurl knob..

[Jimmy D. Moore]

Ian, I'd use Liquid Wrench.  You can get it in a can with small spout or 
in a spray can.  I prefer the can with the spout.  Put a few drops of 
Liquid Wrench, which is a penetrating oil and let stand overnight.  I'd 
put another 2-3 drops on the know before going to bed.  By next morning, 
the knob should turn with anly a minimum effort to loosen.  Don't try to 
do it too quick.  Needs to penetrate thoroughly.    This is what I used 
to use in removing rusted studs in an exhaust system.

JIMMY
Ian Mitchell wrote:
Hi,
after pulling my vice out from storage (where it has been in and out 
and unused for 6 months ) I found that the one of the Knurl knobs is 
rusted, and I cant move it... that will teach me to stpo tying for 6 
months :-)

Does anyone have any advice for me on freeing this up ?
I have had the vice for ten years or more, and this is the first time 
it has rusted up.  I think it is just a small amount of rust in the 
thread.

If i cant move it, I will only be able to tie flies in the #12 - 16 
range.......

thanks Ian

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