Working on classic cars almost always involves dealing with rusty fasteners. The three most common methods to free up rusted fasteners are brute force, heat or penetrating oil. We’ll take a look at some commercially available penetrating oils and how to make your own penetrating oil that “Machinist Workshop Magazine” claims to outperform them all in scientific tests.
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2:39Cordless Impact Wrench
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16:01How to Use a Bead Roller and Skates on Your Classic Car
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1:28Sheet Metal Shrinker/Stretcher For Your Classic Car
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