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<p>[QUOTE="zmbras, post: 334023, member: 6840"]Hi all, </p><p> I'm new to the forum, but I'm hoping to dip into your knowledge base. I'm working to restore an antique book press and I'm having trouble removing the handle from the threaded shaft. On most book presses I've seen, the top not unscrews and then the handle lifts off, but I SWEAR that the "nut" on this handle is actually cast with the handle, as the casting seam runs straight through the handle, nut, and top round decorative piece (picture attached). I've tried to find other ways that the handle can be released, but the only thing I've found is a small shaft key on the underside, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get it to release. It wiggles (after soaking in some penetrating oil for a day), but I'm not sure what the trick is for releasing it, any suggestions, or is it even possible? Thanks in advance for your help![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="zmbras, post: 334023, member: 6840"]Hi all, I'm new to the forum, but I'm hoping to dip into your knowledge base. I'm working to restore an antique book press and I'm having trouble removing the handle from the threaded shaft. On most book presses I've seen, the top not unscrews and then the handle lifts off, but I SWEAR that the "nut" on this handle is actually cast with the handle, as the casting seam runs straight through the handle, nut, and top round decorative piece (picture attached). I've tried to find other ways that the handle can be released, but the only thing I've found is a small shaft key on the underside, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get it to release. It wiggles (after soaking in some penetrating oil for a day), but I'm not sure what the trick is for releasing it, any suggestions, or is it even possible? Thanks in advance for your help![/QUOTE]
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