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Old 07-30-2011, 10:47   #12
LarryW
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It worked!

Cleaned it, flexed the locking nut, and dried it out.

Started with Starting Fluid spray to clean it up, Then worked the locking nut up and forth to free it up. Then scrubbed it using a BBQ grill brush and toothbrush, and windshield washer fluid. Then rinsed the whole thing off and let it air dry. I would have used compressed air if I had the capability. It's a good suggestion. I'm going to let the sunshine work on it some more, then, when it's dry. I'll give a little bit of graphite. I don't have the white goop (which is best).

Richard, you're right about the heft and feel of this entrenching tool. Has always been far superior to any of the later versions. I've had this tool for 30+ years and just recently made the mistake of trying to fix what wasn't broken.

Now that it's clean, I can go from shovel-to-pick in about 12 seconds. Without Channel Locks!

Thanks to everyone for the help. As usual at PS.com there's no bad gouge. (TS is right...no rattles is best.)

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