On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 13:13:32 +0200, nestork wrote:

Once you're finished using your Plumber's putty, use your finger to wet
the top surface of the putty in the tub with either corn oil

Thanks for that idea.

I used olive oil, as that's all I had.

BTW, what is the purpose of this swivel contraption?
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3717/1...baf3c454_b.jpg