Tool Question

[jollyjoker]

For somebody a whole lot smarter than I am (and that should be a whole lot of you!)
Bought a handful of old USA made S-K tools at garage sale today. Nice 24" extension bar, except that it wasn't stored properly, and the little ball on the male end is corroded and won't budge. I've tried soaking with penetrating oil, squeezing, and tapping. No luck! Any ideas . . . ??? Thanks!

 

[Timothy]

For somebody a whole lot smarter than I am (and that should be a whole lot of you!)
Bought a handful of old USA made S-K tools at garage sale today. Nice 24" extension bar, except that it wasn't stored properly, and the little ball on the male end is corroded and won't budge. I've tried soaking with penetrating oil, squeezing, and tapping. No luck! Any ideas . . . ??? Thanks!

I believe S-K tools carry a lifetime warranty. Get ahold of a dealer for a replacement. If you want to play with it I suggest setting the tool on a hard surface with the ball up and with a brass bar tapping the ball to break it free.

 

[jollyjoker]

Got it, as per your suggestion. A little heat helped . . .