skuaRepairing a plastic birdbath stand.
No sure what sort of plastic. But no confidence a simple glued joint would be adequate.
So some 15 drilled holes, small screws and then hot glue both on the inside and outside of the repaired joint.
Wanstead Climate ActionDon't chuck it, don't store it, fix it for free!
Come to our #RepairCafe at Christ Church #Wanstead hall on Saturday, 10.30-1pm: garment repairs, bike fixers and courtesy of @restartproject , work on your electrical and electronic devices
Free 🫖🧑🔧
https://wansteadclimateaction.com/2025/09/24/repair-cafe-details/
Our event last month saved over 350 kg of stuff going to waste and over two tonnes of CO₂ emissions!
Next events 7 March and 9 May 2026. #ReuseRepairRecycle #RepairCafes
Gary @N8DMTGround pin broke off of the Kill A Watt energy meter a month or two ago. Swaged/soldered connection on pin could not handle slight bending pressures from normal (careful) use. Drilled 1/16” hole in pin, inserted a small self-tapping brass screw to provide strength, and then soldered liberally to complete the repair. Another tool back in service.
#ReuseRepairRecycle #SolderingFun #BigIronSoldering
#ReuseRepairRecycle #SolderingFun #BigIronSoldering
Last check on the repaired Agilent/HP 8447E amplifier - check gain and noise figure using the NoiseCom/SATSAGEN test system. Performance is good (and a little better with this older amplifier than today’s lead free products according to the current ZFL-2000+ data sheet). Repair complete! 5/5
#HamRadio #TestEquipment #ReuseRepairRecycle
#HamRadio #TestEquipment #ReuseRepairRecycle
Replaced the temporary black tie wrap with proper screws to firmly mount the Mini-Circuits ZFL-2000 amplifier module inside the HP8447E chassis. Added a copy of the amplifier module’s data sheet to the top of the chassis for quick future reference. Plan to run a final RF performance check — then calling this project 100% completed. It’s ready for general lab use. 4/
#HamRadio #TestEquipment #ReuseRepairRecycle
#HamRadio #TestEquipment #ReuseRepairRecycle
rooftopjaxxA found in the street chair leg recycled as the cross piece and one of the uprights from a mirror stand found discarded in the boatyard as the post forming a temporary prop to relieve the strain on a rotted through section of deck beam.
#Repair
#ReuseRepairRecycle
#SolarPunkSunday
#Repair
#ReuseRepairRecycle
#SolarPunkSunday
DoomsdaysCWSo, I bought a messenger bag a few years ago that was made out of pleather. The outer layer just crumbled off, and the zippers soon followed. I went digging in my box of bags and found some old leather ones that needed a little TLC. This purse needed the handle re-glued (using some extreme Scotch weld glue that seems to hold everything), then gave all the leather a coating of LLBean boot guard (a mixture of beeswax, lanolin and natural oils), and voila! A like-new, functioning bag (that's at least 30 years old).
#RestartParties & other community #repair events
"Communities around the world run repair events where you can get help to fix your broken belongings – from tablets to toasters, from laptops to crop tops. Find an event near you below!
"We call our London events Restart Parties because they have a fun, ad-hoc spirit where all are welcome to meet, mingle, and share in the fun of repair. Other groups in the network use different names but we all host similar kinds of events.
"More than 600 groups in over 20 countries have joined in, listing events here. We also work with #RepairTogether who list events in Belgium and #RepairCafé Hauts-de-France. If there isn’t an upcoming event listed near you, get in touch with a group nearby.
Don’t see a group near you? Consider starting one."
FMI
https://therestartproject.org/parties/
#SolarPunkSunday #ReuseRepairRecycle #ReuseRepair #RepairDontBuy #RepairCafes #FixItParties #FixIt
#LondonUK - #ForestFixers Drop in and #FixIt session at #ForestRecyclingProject E17 9AW
Monday, 21 July 2025
09:00 - 16:00
2C Bakers Ave, London E17 9AW, UK
"Do you have an electrical appliance (or similar) at home that needs fixing but you don’t have the tools? Or do you just like fixing stuff in the company of like-minded people?
"Come and join us at our regular sessions on Sundays and Mondays during the daytime. Let us know if you don’t have anything to fix and we will ensure that we bring something for you.
Let us know you are coming by clicking on RSVP [at the link below].
Please note that this session is for people who want to fix. If you want something fixed, please come to a repair cafe."
Contact: [email protected]
Public transport:
Suffragette Line: 12 minute walk from Leyton Midland Road (or get the 69 or 97 bus to Bakers Avenue)
Victoria Line or Weaver Line to Walthamstow Central then 12 minute walk or buses W15, W19, 257, 69, 97, 20, 357, 230
Buses 55 or 56 go to the Bakers Arms and from there it is a 2 minute walk.
Cycle - There is plenty of cycle parking right outside venue."
#SolarPunkSunday #FixingPartiesUK #ReuseRepairRecycle #ReuseRepair #FixIt #RepairDontBuy
#Camden #FixingFactory
#LondonUK
Thursday, 24 July 2025
11:00 - 14:00
179 Queens Cres, London NW5 4DS, UK
Get involved
"We are always looking for new and experienced fixers!
"Our Public sessions run every Thursday from 11:00 until 14:00. (fixers please arrive 10:45 for a safety induction if you’ve never been here)
"We have limited number of repair slots so please arrive at 11.00 to book a slot during the session. Alternatively pre-book a slot on Eventbrite. We have coffee and tea to keep you watered as you wait or are free to explore the local market and cafes that is opened at the same time.
"We offer free training for regular long-term volunteers in Camden Fixing Factory.
"To volunteer on other days get in touch with us via [email protected] or sign-up via our website and we will get you started!
"Or just show up on any Thursday at 10:45 and we’ll get you ready."
https://therestartproject.org/parties/camden-fixing-factory-68/
#SolarPunkSunday #FixingPartiesUK #ReuseRepairRecycle #ReuseRepair #FixIt #RepairDontBuy