Here we go again on that subject.  I'm amazed that there has only be two or
three responses.  Anyway, I too vote for ATF and acetone.  Even so, for
most of the stuff I do, I use Marvel Mystery Oil - mostly because it smells
nice and it works for most of my purposes.

Doc

On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 2:18 PM,  wrote:

> I stand corrected; second best around and it worked like a champ in
> disseasembling my post drill.  When I run out, I'll mix up some
>  ATF/Acetone.
>
> Cheers,
> John
>
> John M. Johnston
> "There is a fine line between hobby and mental  illness." Dave Barry
>
>
> In a message dated 5/30/2012 2:06:58 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> oldmillrat@m... writes:
>
> I  thought that the "magic" formula was ATF with a little acetone. Wasn't
> that a  settled issue? Somebody even posted test results. Now Kroil is
> better? By what  standard?
>
>
> On May 30, 2012, at 11:43 AM, Verachten Bruno  wrote:
>
> > John,
> >
> >> One word:  Kroil.   Forget WD-40.  You need a rust solvent  and Kroil is
> the
> >>  best around.  I could never have complete my post drill   restoration
> >> without it.
> > Thanks for the tip, I will try to  source some in France.
> >
> > Kind regards,
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> >  Bruno Verachten
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