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Old 03-11-16, 16:23
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Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh View Post
The wax wicks into whatever crevices exist, theoretically around and between the rust particles. The heat also disrupts that bond. by expansion. The demonstration's second message is that forcing a stuck nut or bolt will break it.
You won't get enough heat with a lighter to expand steel.

Has anybody tried this properly?
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