I can't see how it will lose character at all Jeffery, The rust will stay, and the new handle rod I have is sturdy, but aged.

Thanks for that Darryl, I'll have a good look through for any indicators while I'm in there cleaning up the gears, and greasing it.

Cheers
Ty

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