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My uncle swore by using a dab of dish soap for stubborn screws
He said it was better than any lube, but on a cedar deck job, it just made a sticky mess that attracted sawdust. What's your go-to trick for a seized fastener that actually works?
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caseywest8d ago
Dish soap is mostly water, it dries out and gums up like you saw. For a seized screw, a proper penetrating oil like PB Blaster or even automatic transmission fluid works. Let it soak in for a while, then try turning it.
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finley_lee8d ago
Been there, that sticky mess is the worst. A little heat from a torch can work wonders on a rusty bolt.
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