Well, the proverbial virtue of patience (I was looking somewhere else when they passed it out, and have none) actually proved to be true. After it sat for a day, the oil must have had a chance to penetrate. I tried it this morning and it worked great - I could see the wheel moving! I still have to practice my treadling. I used to be able to do it, but it takes me a while to get the right rhythym going. Thanks for the kind comments on my new baby - I'm just so happy with her.