Thanks for that picture, Bert. Now that I know it's a cheap tool, I'll buy one instead of trying to figure out where to borrow (if I had someone to borrow tools from, I would have already asked him/her to pull off the dang sticky handle!)

Yes, Bobert. I still have a package of assorted washers.

Puller shopping tomorrow and water wrangling tomorrow evening.
I will either come back to report a success..or to ask for more input.

thanks, guys
I appreciate the help!


Charley-if you think watching paint dry is fun, stay tuned for my next exciting plea for help..if we're lucky, it'll be a doozy.