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I drilled a hole through the handle to the shaft and, covering all the bases, I squirted a combination of grease, oil and GT85 down it.
Topped it off with a perfect little screw. Then I spun it hi-speed for 5 minutes by holding it up against a rear tyre of my racer as I pushed a big gear by hand while it was on the workstand.
Very smooth action now.
I still reckon I can get a sweeter model somehow. Been scoping out the bottom of all my spares drawers and spotted an old Hope front hollow axle - a nice lightweight model perhaps...
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