On Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:54:03 -0700, Eric R Snow wrote:

Check to see if thickened oil is making it drag.

Once that starts happening, what is the fix? I've got two which are
a bit...sludgy... one a Starett, the other a Mitotoyo. Can't use 'em,
can't sell 'em, and certainly can't toss 'em.