[quote=blathrop1;43790]I'm not ashamed to admit my stupidity during the "learning curve" of new projects. That said...
I tried to first use a hacksaw metal cutting blade. Didn't really think too much about it, and caught the danger edge of the wheel. It caught, kicked, snapped, and shot that blade about 20ft into the trees. :doh:
The "tree cutting" hacksaw seems a little more heavy duty, and has been working fine so far. Can't get the brake cleaner until tonight, so won't know until tomorrow.
Thanks again mp[/QUOTE
you are trying, you are making mistakes, you are asking questions, and you are learning , nothing stupid about that .in fact that sounds like one of my regular days

about the greaseless if you had to remove crust with pliers when you received it then its probably too dried up ,does it feel a bit spongy in the middle or is it very hard ?
for the other questions just follow mpierich s advice and you will be on the right track