Alfred Chow - Maker of Things

Good Morning Worlds!
We are loading up tools and stuff to take to Boothstown Repair Cafe.

I am taking out HP Pro8600 printer and my Dad's old Eumig cine projector for repair. The Telefunken M24 reel to reel is also going as I have given it to one of the other volunteers.

Later, weather permitting, I will check the trailer tyre pressures, and probably see about loading more scrap metal.
We might also do more clearing and packing.

I am realising the enormity of clearing and packing workshop stuff! 😱

#GoodMorningWorlds
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Apr 4 at 6:48amWeb
Show threadAlfred Chow - Maker of Things15h ago

At today's #RepairCafe it was not too busy.

First I repaired a picture frame. One of the riveted loops on the back board had pulled out. I removed the board and re-riveted the loops back on in a different position.

Second was an electric chainsaw. It had unknown history, so I took it apart to check it out. It was well used and very oily. Cleaned it up and tested it. Then I gave safety advice about chainsaw PPE and being really careful about using it.

My HP Pro8600 printer wasn't repaired. It might need a new print head, and that is not cheap, and might not be the problem.

I have some rubber rejuvenating spray for the Eumig projector, I will give that a try.

The Telefunken M24 has gone off to its new home.

I looked at a furniture repair job.
A large ornate sofa, damaged in transit from Greece. 3 of 5 carved front legs were snapped off, one missing. The backrest frame broken inside.
It needs stripping, new frame parts, a new front leg carving, and reupholstering.

I declined.

Show threadAlfred Chow - Maker of Things15h ago

I have loaded more scrap metal into the trailer, and I remembered to check and adjust the tyre pressures.

I tried some other attempts to fix my printer, following YouTube instructions, but still no better.

A non HP print head is £47.50. I don't know if it is worth trying. I'd then still need the ink at £70!

I dunno. A biro is cheaper!