A few weeks ago I posted some pictures of a Griswold WI that I had bought. You can see it here http://imgur.com/a/PbOJI
I soaked the bolt that holds the coil spring handles using penetrating oil. This morning I was able to loosen the bolts about 1/8 of a turn but then the very end of the coil springs prevented me from turning it any further. Are the coils threaded into the paddles? Do I just need to soak them longer in the penetrating oil? Should I try compressing the coils just enough to clear the bolt head so I can remove the bolts? I am very reluctant to try using pliers to loosen the coils so any advice you experienced WI guys (and girls Bonnie) could give me would be appreciated.
Jack
I soaked the bolt that holds the coil spring handles using penetrating oil. This morning I was able to loosen the bolts about 1/8 of a turn but then the very end of the coil springs prevented me from turning it any further. Are the coils threaded into the paddles? Do I just need to soak them longer in the penetrating oil? Should I try compressing the coils just enough to clear the bolt head so I can remove the bolts? I am very reluctant to try using pliers to loosen the coils so any advice you experienced WI guys (and girls Bonnie) could give me would be appreciated.
Jack