Replacing a missing screw

A simple fix often needs a new screw or bolt to replace one that has gone missing. Recently whilst using the garden sprayer, the plate which holds the pump handle came loose, this was caused by both screws having come off. Fortunately, I was able to find one of the missing screws so I could… Continue reading Replacing a missing screw

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3D printed part to fix a bike light

The plastic bracket on my bike light broke, rather than buy a new light. I wanted to repair it. Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not offer replacement parts. However, someone had created the design for one on a well know database of plastic replacement parts, called Thingiverse, see https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4186517 One of the other Repair Cafe Gosport… Continue reading 3D printed part to fix a bike light

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Broken Bike Mirror Repair

Our bike workshop can be very busy in the Spring and Summer. From changing chains to checking brakes and fixing punctures there are many small repairs that can be essential to maintaining a safe bike. In this story Keith tells us about fixing accidental mirror damage.

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Volunteers Together Fix Lamp

At Repair Cafe Gosport we often look at repairs for other volunteers. At our event in December, I had time to look at a lamp from one of the other volunteers. The initial symptom was that it did turn on but an indication light did come when it was plugged into charge. This was an… Continue reading Volunteers Together Fix Lamp

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Repairing a Hot Glue Gun

A hot glue gun is a key repair tool. My hot glue gun was damaged, so it needed to be fixed. The trigger no longer pushed the glue stick into the heated extruder. It had dropped down and jammed. Dismantling the glue gun was easy by removing 6 identical screws The mechanism work with a… Continue reading Repairing a Hot Glue Gun

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No Defect Found (NDF) – Outside Lights

Some of the things that come to Repair Cafe Gosport aren’t broken but people don’t realise, however, a second person looking at the problem will often reveal this. This is a similar story, a relative asked me to help fix some outside lights they had bought but seemed to be faulty…

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Toothbrush Battery Change

Disassembled toothbrush

I have often wanted to change the battery in my Electric Toothbrush when they stop working. However, since volunteering with the Repair Cafe I have got the confidence to have a go at doing it. It started out with needing to be charged every few days rather than lasting longer but then the red light… Continue reading Toothbrush Battery Change

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Servicing an Anker Vertical Mouse

My Anker Vertical Mouse needed a service, for two reasons: As always, before starting to dismantle the mouse I had a look at a guide online, the following guide from iFixit proved a helpful source: https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Anker+Vertical+Mouse+Teardown+and+Cleaning/128679The first step in opening the mouse was to remove three sticky pads by gentling and lifting them with a… Continue reading Servicing an Anker Vertical Mouse

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