Originally Posted by irishrose
The cabinet to the Universal is in and cleaned. The head is in the car baking to loosen the ZZ knob, as per miriam's suggestion. I should have oiled it first, but I am not going to carry it up the stairs twice. It's easier to find a place to sit for it with the cabinet empty. So far no luck.
You all make me want to treadle. I didn't get my answer - what do I use to loosen the tight irons on the Leader?
I don't know any alternative ways to unfreeze irons, so I had to use a propane torch to loosen them up. It worked. Might bubble enamel if it is painted. Then let cool and lubricate them.