fmdog44
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I always carried a coat hanger and tape in my car along with a tool box.
Remember when we used to repair things instead
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Aunt Bea
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Grampa Don
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I hope you don't mind me sharing this. I fixed my $4.75 camera. It was a challenge. An interlock switch was broken, there was a piece of junk jamming the lens, and the display connector was flaky. It feels good to get it operational again.
Here it is and a photo I took with it.
One of my Sons has a TV that only works if you whack it. Maybe I'll try that next.
Don
Here it is and a photo I took with it.
One of my Sons has a TV that only works if you whack it. Maybe I'll try that next.
Don
Aunt Bea
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Congratulations, it's a great feeling of satisfaction when you can diagnose and fix something that complicated!I hope you don't mind me sharing this. I fixed my $4.75 camera. It was a challenge. An interlock switch was broken, there was a piece of junk jamming the lens, and the display connector was flaky. It feels good to get it operational again.
Here it is and a photo I took with it.
One of my Sons has a TV that only works if you whack it. Maybe I'll try that next.
Don
Camper6
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The wind turned my umbrella and bent two ribs.
This is a difficult job to fix. I was able to bend them back but not all the way and I attached a small nail. Looks pretty good now and this was a $16 umbrella.
By the way if you are looking for a good umbrella for walking in the rain get a golf umbrella. They may be on sale now that the season is closing.
They are a lot bigger than an ordinary umbrella and very sturdy.
This is a difficult job to fix. I was able to bend them back but not all the way and I attached a small nail. Looks pretty good now and this was a $16 umbrella.
By the way if you are looking for a good umbrella for walking in the rain get a golf umbrella. They may be on sale now that the season is closing.
They are a lot bigger than an ordinary umbrella and very sturdy.
Ditto and I used to be able to get into the car using the coat hanger when I'd accidentally lock myself out. Remember when we used to be able to do that? Now, it costs $125. for a lockout or a call to AAA and so much time wasted.
LOL. I just had my shower diverter replaced by my plumber - FOR FREE. He also installed a new water heater & two new toilets & two new bathroom faucets - ALL FOR FREE.
Well....actually, he threw those things in......
with $45,000.00 for a complete re-pipe & drain lines.........
Had ya goin' there for a minute, eh?
I enjoy fixing broken things, especially old Harley's and other motorcycles...But even things around the house or at the cabin...It gives me a good feeling of accomplishment to bring inanimate objects back to life...I got into Kintsugi because of it and I really enjoy it...I also think when something beautiful is broken and you repair it, it has more character and is even more beautiful than it was before.
Where do you get the broken pottery??
Camper6
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I find that broken stuff needs mechanical support on a crack.
Anything big? Repair it with automotive stuff. If it can fix a bumper it can fix your vacuum cleaner. I also use the fibreglass screen with epoxy on small stuff. That extra mechanical support keeps it from breaking again.
Camper6
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I don't think you can get into the new cars using a coat hanger.
They have eliminated that option for obvious reasons. Car theft is an epidemic. Best bet. Carry an extra key in your wallet.
StarSong
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Works great unless we ladies have also locked our purses in our cars. Don't ask me how I know this.
I find them at garage sales and sometimes my Wife will accidentally break something at home...I don't just use pottery though...I will also use little broken statues and other broken nick-nacks.
Camper6
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That camera looks great. 7.1 pixels? Mine is so old, it's only 2.0 pixels but it's perfect for sharing photos on the forum because there is a chip inside that you can take out and put it into the slot on my old computer. That's a lot simpler than hooking up the camera with a USB cord.I hope you don't mind me sharing this. I fixed my $4.75 camera. It was a challenge. An interlock switch was broken, there was a piece of junk jamming the lens, and the display connector was flaky. It feels good to get it operational again.
Here it is and a photo I took with it.
One of my Sons has a TV that only works if you whack it. Maybe I'll try that next.
Don
Sometimes you can go to the websites for cameras and download new software. I don't bother. If it's working, why fool around?
I love fixing stuff. I'm working on a 4volt Ryobi screwdriver. It needs a new battery which is a lithium ion.
Just fixed a flat tire on a bike that was out on a lawn with a free sign hanging on it.
Grampa Don
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@Camper6
My computer doesn't have a card reader, but I bought a cheap little adapter on Ebay so I can read cards.
For me though, the cable is just as quick. Yep, 2 megapixels is enough for snapshots and sharing online. The advantage of having more is that you can crop down and still have decent resolution.
It is fun to take things apart and see what's inside. It's even more fun if you can fix them and put them back together again.
I bought another $5 camera on Ebay that's dead. That's my next puzzle.
Don
My computer doesn't have a card reader, but I bought a cheap little adapter on Ebay so I can read cards.
For me though, the cable is just as quick. Yep, 2 megapixels is enough for snapshots and sharing online. The advantage of having more is that you can crop down and still have decent resolution.
It is fun to take things apart and see what's inside. It's even more fun if you can fix them and put them back together again.
I bought another $5 camera on Ebay that's dead. That's my next puzzle.
Don
Don M.
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I like fixing things. Today, I did something new....we have a really nice small suitcase that we take to the city/casinos for short stays, but the wheels were falling apart. I found a set of replacement wheels/axles on EBAY for $8, and today, I gave it a try. I was able to remove the old axles without damaging the mounts, and in less than an hour, it's as good as new....saved myself $100+ for a new suitcase.
PatientGrandson
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The people that grew up during the Great Depression always seemed to have a button tin, rag bag, scrap/junk pile and a few tools to fix or build things. They didn't read a book or take a course they just figured it out and had fun doing it.
Great photo!
PatientGrandson
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Definitely shoe goo
fuzzybuddy
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Things were made to be repaired back then. Take shoes, before you could replace the heels and soles. Today, the bottom of most shoes are one thing. Plus things were more expensive back then. It made economic sense to repair them. I bought a type writer for $39, in 1960s money. I tossed out a $7 keyboard a couple months ago.
What is you lock your wallet in the vehicle?
Or worse yet, forget your wallet at home?
How about those old magnetic key holders thingamabobs, that stuck to the undercarriage of ones vehicle in the event of an emergency?
Camper6
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Dial 911 unless you forgot your phone as well.
White flag to wave in the air for those like myself who don't have a cell phone.