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03-11-16, 16:23

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Adrian Barrell

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Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

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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