Stuff you have fixed today

[brewdexta]

I had an intermittent gas problem on my MIG welder. I tracked it down to me intermittently not turning it on.

I've done a short term repair by tapping myself on the back of the head with the gas spanner. It seems to have done the trick while I work on the long term fix.

 

[Mick Annick]

With my crank now straightened thanks to @Screwdriver Steve, my mower has been reassembled and fired up - no white finger anymore!

Just waiting on the drive pulley to arrive from the UK - had to buy a generic one from Bearing Shop as Husky ones are no longer available - then I can give it a proper test drive.

 

[qwakers]

as most of the panels are either stupidly expensive second hand or NLA ive been plastic welding and reinforcing the very brittle 21 year old plastics on the tt600...

might not be much better than a bodge, but its a technique I've used many times to good effect where fibreglass simply wont stick for whatever reason....

 

[Melvyn Best]

as most of the panels are either stupidly expensive second hand or NLA ive been plastic welding and reinforcing the very brittle 21 year old plastics on the tt600...

might not be much better than a bodge, but its a technique I've used many times to good effect where fibreglass simply wont stick (for whatever reason....

I noted Topfix is good for that job

 

[Craig-SM]

I fixed my Mikwaukee mitre saw today. Eagle eye readers maybe having a deja vu moment as fixed it last month after acquiring it in a well used condition. Spent an age levelling it off and truing the angles.
decided a mitre saw stand was needed so purchased a Dewalt one. Very sturdy and plenty of support. I went to ft the mitre saw to it and was adjusting the fixings to square it up and for some brain fart moment I removed my hands from it whilst not clamped onto the stand and watched it fall backwards in slow motion. Well it doesn’t bounce very well off concrete and the result was broken blade guard, dust collector and dust port. Spare parts arrived today and after squaring the blade again it’s cutting perfectly again.

 

[Brad93]

With my crank now straightened thanks to @Screwdriver Steve, my mower has been reassembled and fired up - no white finger anymore!

Just waiting on the drive pulley to arrive from the UK - had to buy a generic one from Bearing Shop as Husky ones are no longer available - then I can give it a proper test drive.

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How did you straighten it then @Screwdriver

 

[4String.]

Not one of the most elaborate jobs I've ever done but 4 cable ties and a length of 40mm drainpipe make a useful storage solution on the back of the cab for the sweeping brush. Need some more pipe to make a similar holder for the long-handled washing brush and one for the crowbar at the bottom of the shot that's currently residing under the bungee cord.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

More window repairs.

Again a bodged repair gone bad. 2 part filler everywhere letting the water inside.

Other side was similar but no cill splices

All resined up and ready for finishing tomorrow

 

[Divingdad]

What tool did you use to cut to clean timber on that frame, I have a similar job to tackle andI only have a standard circular saw ?

 

[Morrisman]

Not quite fixed yet, but working on the head bearings of my 1100 Zephyr.

Somewhat tatered, I believe the professional expression is.

 

[500e]

Must have been like driving a thruppenny bit

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

What tool did you use to cut to clean timber on that frame, I have a similar job to tackle andI only have a standard circular saw ?

That bare timber is new replacement.

Two tools I use. One I got this week

Linbide scrapers. Cuts on the pull
One hand pulling and the other keeping pressure on the blade. Toolstation stocks.

Also a metabo paint shaver.
Works well but need to be careful with it as can be aggressive.

Took 30 seconds to strip that section

 

[Morrisman]

Must have been like driving a thruppenny bit

It was. Halfway through a bend it would suddenly/reluctantly drop over into the next ‘spline’ and it‘d feel like the front tyre had washed out, which was very alarming, and that was just gentle riding. Once I had loosened up the top nuts it felt 50 x better, but it juddered over bumps, like it was too loose. So, apart it came.

Now I’ve got two bikes in bits..... Luckily the trike is running well, finally, so that’s seen a few hundred miles this last week.

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[Morrisman]

as most of the panels are either stupidly expensive second hand or NLA ive been plastic welding and reinforcing the very brittle 21 year old plastics on the tt600...

might not be much better than a bodge, but its a technique I've used many times to good effect where fibreglass simply wont stick for whatever reason....

What is the black filler stuff? I assume it adheres better than ‘glass. I have two aged bikes, one ‘97, one ‘92, and there are several splits and cracks in plastic that need repair. I used Araldite to repair a cracked headlight shell yesterday, but it has its limitations.

 

[DAPPH]

What tool did you use to cut to clean timber on that frame, I have a similar job to tackle andI only have a standard circular saw ?

Oscillating multitools with swan necked saw blades are brilliant for making clean right angled plunge cuts. If you get one , get hold of several new plunge blades as they aren't too keen on cutting through high tensile screws or masonry pins .
Similar to this " Triton Oscillating Multi Function Multi Tool TMUTL 581793 | Sealants and Tools Direct . " the pictures of it being used might be helpful

I got a Screw Fix own brand 240 volt one , c/w carrying case & with two more sets of blades for about £46 two years ago ... it's well worth having one in your tool cupboard etc.

 

[Divingdad]

Thanks for that, looks a useful tool and versatile too.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Painting is temporary to protect. Decs are due umm. Sometime.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Painting is temporary to protect. Decs are due umm. Sometime.

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Looks tidy. If anyone has any complaints, tell them you are accepting donations for immediate improvements.

 

[EM1L4]

Painting is temporary to protect. Decs are due umm. Sometime.

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Tidy work!

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Tidy work!

Cheers.

Window/door repairs are my favourite. The worse they are the better.