Thanks Mike. I'll see if I can get it to turn. I've only twisted it enough so far to see a tiny bit of flex, but I guess any progress is still progress, good or bad. I don't think it's rust, I think it must be bent.
Miriam, I may have to have Wilbur use his oil and big screwdriver on this. He can fix anything with that right? Way down the line is borrowing your sledge hammer method.
Roger