[Elecraft] OT aluminum oxide

[James Sarte]

I might be mistaken with the name.  I do recall using a product called Break
Free at one point in time, but a Google search reveals it to be used
primarily for firearms.

Try PB Blaster instead.  I've used that stuff, and it works well if you let
it soak for a bit.

http://www.amazon.com/Blaster-16-PB-Penetrating-Catalyst-oz/dp/B000I2079E

73 de James K2QI

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 4:42 PM, WILLIS COOKE <wrcooke at yahoo.com> wrote:

> What is Break Free?  Where do you get it?  Does it always work, on only
> sometimes?
>
> Willis 'Cookie' Cooke
> K5EWJ
>
>
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> *From:* James Sarte <k2qi.nyc at gmail.com>
> *To:* 2Cents <2cents at charter.net>
> *Cc:* elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> *Sent:* Tue, October 19, 2010 3:35:01 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] OT aluminum oxide
>
> Hi Chuck,
>
> I usually have good results with Break Free and a mallet.  I usually let
> the
> solution soak for a bit then tap around until the tubes dislodge.  YMMV
> depending on how bad things have oxidized.  I usually also put some
> anti-seize around joints when putting things back.
>
> James K2QI
>
> On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 12:38 PM, 2Cents <2cents at charter.net> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have experience freeing antenna parts that have seized with
> > aluminum oxide?  I'm trying to free up the sections of a 32' boom for
> > transport.  The sections are swaged 6" and penetrating oil doesn't seem
> to
> > be cutting it.
> > Please reply direct so as not to clutter up the reflector with a
> > non-Elecraft topic.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Chuck Teague
> > NN7U
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