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Keeps the leather flat.

After some hot oil, gentle tapping, vinegar and bicarb I’ve got the roller working like the day it was made. Blade is sharpened, about to try my first cut with I’ll tackle the handle at some point Thanks everyone for your advice.

Thanks for all the replies so far. the wing nut does loosen but the thread on the bolt is damaged at the end so can’t get it totally off. Not sure if these next set of pics helps any but I think the outer brass tube should roll. I’ll try WD40 to start with and see if I can get that thread working enough to remove the wing nut.

Hi all. Hoping for some advice on fixing this plough gauge up, found it in an antique shop today. No makers mark that I can see, only mark is an inscribed gv, I think this is the old owners initials. while it has lots of wear and needs a good sharpen everything moves except the brass roller. I’m assuming that should be free moving. any tips on how to unstick it? thanks.