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Art Of Junking Repair Studio |
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Learn These Repair Techniques That Have Been Developed And Used
For Toys...
Problem | Solution |
Bent or broken wheels
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Remove and straighten, hold axle with bench vise then rebend it using long piece of pipe, get the bend "just right" so caster effect properly works... use cloth tape saturated with Seal All Glue to repair hollow plastic wheels... fix worn axle holes with sheet metal, or washers... get replacement parts from hardware stores
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Toys left outdoors collect water
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Drill 1/4 inch drain holes at appropriate locations
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Broken or missing handles
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Repair with metal stock and screws
Make replacement parts from stock
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Poor appearance
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Clean then touch up or repaint with spray can paint
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COMMENT
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Stock up on toy parts
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Lamps---Bikes