How to fix a stupid ******* kitchen utensil

Discussion in 'DIY (Do It Yourself)' started by Bcamos, Mar 31, 2017.

  1. Bcamos

    Bcamos Member

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    Why I'm having to repair this thing, instead of buying another one for $4.99 is beyond me. But happy wife, less miserable...or something like that.

    Here we go.

    Step 1: Inspect the piece of **** to see why it broke. In this case, the ****ty Chinese JB Weld broke. Luckily, with some more epoxy, it'll just go back together.
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    Step 2: Mock up your pieces, make sure they go back together correctly. In this case, only fitting the handle to the "head" in the correct fashion would secure a flush connection.
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    Step 3: Tape the two ends together, make a reference mark so you can put them back together in the correct orientation. The tape also helps if there's any squeeze out from your goo-job.
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    Step 4: Cut the tape all the way around your intersection, so you're back to having two halves
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    Step 5: Grab your favorite goop, a goop stick and something you don't mind throwing away
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    Step 6: Mix the goop into a ball of stickyness. Follow the instructions on your bottle, but most are 1:1 or 2:1.
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    Step 7: Sploosh quite a bit on the piece that will hold it (female side of the connection) as obviously putting the goo on the other side it would just fall off. Really get a glob going in there.
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    Step 8: If it's something that can be clamped, definitely clamp it. If it's awkward, like this piece of ****, just sit it somewhere where the two pieces won't come apart and it won't be bumped by your kids.
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    Step 9: Go tell the demon her saber is finished.
     
  2. CWB

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    I have a broken $3.00 can opener that needs repaired. can I sent it to you?
     
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