Hi Brian
Gents, I really appreciate your help here. As i say i am a novice, I know how to take it apart but it is oiled and at the moment I have no white (cotton??) gloves to handle the piece, nor any oil to treat the blade with. Will it be ok to go ahead or wait until I have the correct protective gloves. I know not to touch the blade but as I say it is oiled at the moment.
Regards
Ivan