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Yes it is a common problem and Takahashi gear in particular seems prone to it.
I got a tube of teflon grease from Auper Cheap Auto. I put a small amount on a tissue and wipe the threads with it, not too much but it stops that dry black coating Tak uses from binding.
I also got a handy tool from Bunnings. Its a rubber strap with a plastic handle. You thread the rubber strap around the object that is stuck and through the handle of the tool. As you lever it tightens itself around the object and is non marring.
It cost about $15 and was in the tool section. Very handy and it has gotten me out of trouble a few times.
Greg.
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