Come about!

Okay, changing tack.  One of the three folks that read this continuing tale of woe and regret, mentioned maybe changing fluids.  So, this is the plan.  Back in the olden days, I read about a wunder-chemical compound called Ed's Red.  You can still find the recipe online.

What makes ER special is the whale oil and acetone.  Modern day whale oil is call ATF (automatic transmission fluid).  It has a small molecule, and coupled with Acetone, it is a very good penetrating oil

So, I will whip some up and soak these recalcitrant micrometers for a day and we'll try again.  

I mean, even the ratchet on the ends are frozen solid.  The Incredibull Hulk twisted these glue clamps micrometers so tight, they may never release.  Then I guess I'll have to make a wall hanging and ebay them to the next sucker  collector.

Ed's Red:

1 part Dexron ATF, GM Spec. D-20265 or later.

1 part Kerosene - deodorized, K1

1 part Aliphatic Mineral Spirits

* I consider these next three optional*  I never added them to my recipe, and it cleaned many a fouled tube of spin imparting metal.  Acetone likes to evaporate, and a poorly closed bottle will loose it quickly.  I used the plastic jugs the ATF came in to store my recipe, and Acetone will zip through those, lid or no lid.  Wash your hands with Dawn, wait, that should be Palmolive...

* CAS #64741-49-9, or substitute "Stoddard Solvent", CAS #8052-41-3, or equivalent.

* 1 part Acetone, CAS #67-64-1.

* (Optional 1 lb. of Lanolin, Anhydrous, USP per gallon, or OK to substitute Lanolin, Modified, Topical Lubricant, from the drug store)

When I needed some super penetrant, I used ATF and Acetone, in a squirt oiler.  It usually is acetone-less in a week or so.

So time to get it together and find a suitable container.

Pictures later.  Sorry.