> The drag is partly down the the screw action, but there is also an oil
> dashpot (which if it is empty allows the paddle to drop remarkably
> quickly often to the surprise of all concerned!).
>
> George "Bungle" Eycott
>
You learn something new every day! I've often wondered why some dropped
quicker than others, and put it down to too much grease.
Sean
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