Most of us will use the calculator on our phones as adults but children and students sitting exams still need a dedicated calculator, mine were sitting unused in a drawer. When I saw a social media post from a friend asking about a recommendation for a calculator for their children, I offered to pass mine… Continue reading Servicing Scientific Calculators for the next generation
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Broken Scissors
This pair of Scissors had cracks in both of the handles. I had tried to repair it by gluing them back together before but the joint cracked again each time. This time I added some holes with a small drill and then formed a strengthening piece from Sugru (a moldable glue, that sets hard in… Continue reading Broken Scissors
Bike Brake Cable Replacement
Replacing a bike brake cable to solve jamming brakes.
Jammed Suitcase Handle
Repairing a suitcase with a handle that was jammed
Photo Frame That Took a Tumble
A picture frame recently took a tumble and broke, fortunately, the glass did not break but the frame split into 4 pieces. Using some wood glue, a piece of packing paper from a recent delivery and a ratchet strap, I could glue it back together. I laid the picture on the paper and generously glued… Continue reading Photo Frame That Took a Tumble
Slipping Mouse Wheel
I was getting frustrated that my computer mouse did not scroll up and down smoothly, so I decided to give it a clean as this often solves similar problems. The technique to dismantle a mouse normally involves carefully pealing back stickers to expose the screw, undoing the screws, removing the case pieces disconnecting any internal… Continue reading Slipping Mouse Wheel
Spot welded Kitchen Colander
Repairing a colander that had broken by replacing the spot welds with bolts
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
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
If at first you don’t succeed try something different.
I recently broke my pannier bag for my bike, the rivet that holds the bracket to the bag pulled through the bag. Repair Attempt 1 – New Pop Rivet Repair Cafe Gosport hosts its events at the Make Gosport community Maker Space. This is a wonderful facility that ensures a wide range of tools and… Continue reading If at first you don’t succeed try something different.