The rusted bits are now pretty much rust free, but "pitting" remains-- damage caused by the rusting, I'm sure. not sure what to do about that. But will continue on.
In the meantime, I'm stuck at the removal of the handwheel because I can't get the internal wheel to budge. I removed the little screw, but I can't get that bugger to turn one iota. WD 40, tapping, screaming, mason jar lid rubber remover thingies... Husband now home, I'm going to put him on it, but I don't think he's going to make any better progress, and I don't know any heavy weights/linebacker types... Any other suggestions?
In the meantime, I'll return to my 1977 Montgomery Ward Signature and do some... quilting.
Last edited by jillaine; 12-07-2011 at 05:11 PM.