A pig’s ear
Pig’s Ear noun the ear of a wild or domestic swine something that has been badly or clumsily done; a botched job (esp in the phrase make a pig’s ear of something)) a traditional style of handrail...
View ArticlePrinter and Shower Repair
Thanks to Devil Printers and a few Ebay sales, I’ve a replacement for the trashed 3D printer head that I destroyed a few weeks back. Thanks to Cel’s headlock design, it’s a really simple job to swap...
View ArticleFork ‘andles
At the weekend I planned to work on the 3D printer case but I was thwarted by the fact my bench was full. After a bit of a tidy, I realised that there were a few little projects that had The post Fork...
View ArticleUpcycled Chairs
This week’s project comes from Rebecca. The kitchen chairs were looking a bit tired and shabby after 11 years of use. These Stefan chairs from Ikea are simple wooden affairs with a detachable cushion...
View ArticleMachined aluminium shower repair
Our shower door has 4 sets of rollers that hold the sliding door. The top two have screws that you adjust to make the door level. When the door shuts, a magnetic catch seals the side of the door but...
View ArticleWashing Machine Repair
Monday last week the washing machine door handle stopped working and we could not get the wet clothes from the machine. The handle was a bit floppy so I suspected something had broken. My wife googled...
View ArticleRepairs don’t always work
As you might gather from the long list of repairs on this site. I am a big fan of repairing. A good repair can make your item better than the original and it can last for a long time. However The post...
View ArticleSmall Repairs
Not all good repairs need to take a long time or lots of effort. Sometimes it’s the simple ones that are the most effective. Vice Screw Replacement The Axminster vice I’ve had for a few years works...
View ArticleRabbit ear repair
Since leaving the comfort of his shelf in B&M Thumper has had an enjoyable life with his adopted family amongst the Hydrangeas. Things changed a bit when they ventured into the less sheltered part...
View ArticleMaking space and brush repair
One ongoing issue with the Workshopshed is the space to work. The space is shared between projects, tools, garden equipment and toys. There are also some overflows from the house such as decorating...
View ArticleKilner Jar Repair
A bit of simple kitchen repair this week. A Kilner jar is a brand of glass jar with a toggle clamp style fastener. It typically has a rubber seal between the glass lid and the glass body. Unfortunately...
View ArticlePatch Day
One of my favourite pairs of jeans developed a small hole, just by the back pocket. so I stitched on a simple patch to stop it from growing. The post Patch Day appeared first on Workshopshed.
View ArticleNovice welders should grind their welds
There's a joke in welding circles that if you have to grind your welds that makes you a grinder not a welder. But I totally recommend getting grinding. The post Novice welders should grind their welds...
View ArticleB’doing!
I sat down hard onto the old sofa and there was a loud crack and what can only be described as a b'doing noise. The sofa would need repairing! The post B’doing! appeared first on Workshopshed.
View ArticleSimple hammer repair
Whilst building a wooden step and re-laying the surrounding laminate flooring, I managed to break the shaft of a small hammer. I ordered a replacement handle and used a pin to drift out the remainder...
View ArticleWinter car repairs
Due to the weather, a couple of faults developed with the car, a Vauxhall Mokka. The first was a re-occurrence from the other year. When the temperature dropped to -7°C the handbrake locked on when...
View ArticleTripod repair
Whilst out shopping we stumbled upon an antique shop that was full to the brim with all kinds of items, there were some tools and cameras in the window. So we decided to take a look inside. Whilst the...
View ArticleWhat do garden tables and wet feet have in common?
Around this time of year, a lot of people’s thoughts turn to Black Friday bargains and what new stuff they can get. But my thoughts turned to Captain Vines and his lament about how only the rich could...
View ArticleMigrating Greenhouse
Last night whilst listening to Storm Isha we heard a different sound. The sound of a greenhouse tumbling along like a giant salsola tragus. The post Migrating Greenhouse appeared first on Workshopshed.
View ArticlePowerwasher Repair
Today I repaired a thing. Well yesterday and a bit of today to be accurate. The post Powerwasher Repair appeared first on Workshopshed.
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