Instagram feed… some video clips and random shed shenanigans

Jammy Dodger

Before and after Miele vacuum cleaner. It came in with a faulty power cord, causing it to cut out. An hour later, its working again, looking like new. I was quite proud of this one. Ps, Miele vacs are generally well made. #miele #vacuumrepairs #vacuumcleaner #worthing #fixitworkshop @fixedbydave @menditaussie

Someone knows me well! Tea, biscuits, tools. Perfect. #timefortea #tea #workshop

I saw this abandoned #kikalong step in a skip and decided to rescue it. Apart from light surface rust, it was complete. A little TLC, oil and #hammerite green paint (not in that order) and it's now ready for work. I didn't need this, but I feel better that it's been saved from the crusher. @hammeriteaustralia @menditaussie #tipshop #foundinaskip #scrap #rustinpeace #restoration #fixed #worthing #kikalong

Would you trust this Henry?! Not sure I would. I only left him for five minutes, who knows why he has this look on his face. @myhenryuk @henryhooverontour @henry_the_vacuum22 @henry.uk @lastborndaughter @menditaussie @fixedbydave @fixitclinic #repair #fixitworkshop #worthing #sussex #henryhoover

A little bit of retro cool for a Friday. A cleaned up classic early #Sony #walkman gets a tape head clean a new belt. Amazing, it plays well now. Not bad for a 40 year old. #repairs #modernclassic #worthing @menditaussie @restartproject @r2reurope @fixedbydave @fixitclinic @philchapmantoyman note that Sony have labelled the pcb!!!

Anyone watching #bakeoff at the moment? Recognise the mixers? This Kitchenaid mixer was suffering from very wobbly speed control- luckily I could help. @menditaussie @restartproject @r2reurope #kitchenaid #greatbritishbakeoff #repairs #repair #sussex #sustainability #sustainable @insidemagazines

Buzz is ready to blast to infinity and beyond. Painstaking repairs to his spacecraft's wings and Buzz's neck break. #repairs #toyrepairs #buzzlightyear @toystory_disney_pixar @philchapmantoyman @mending_neko @menditaussie @lastborndaughter #worthing #fixed

Great service from @greenhills_scalextric_carrera ... I they supplied a very rare servo saver spring for this poorly F150 Carrera radio truck truck. Nice feeling to restore a loved toy too. I want one now 🙂 #repair #radiocontrol #radiocontrolcar #fix #repairs #toyrepairs #worthing #sussex @philchapmantoyman @menditaussie

A bit of Sunday evening ironing? Two birds , one stone as not only was I doing the family's ironing, but also road testing a fix for this Bosch steam generator iron. As ironing tools go, this is a serious bit of kit. Luckily, my little 'wd-40' pipe fix seemed to cure an annoying design flaw, which used to make puddles of water everywhere. Made by Bosch, modded in a shed. 🙂 @wd40brand @wd40uk @boschhomeuk @menditaussie @fixedbydave @fixitclinic @restartproject @r2reurope #repairs #steamgenerator #fixed #worthing #sussex #modified @insidemagazines @thegoodstitchgoring @vickimostlysews

A little tinker time in the workshop with two #dewalt power tools. The drill had a faulty sense wire and the SDS had a faulty connector. Both required careful dismantling and reassembly. At least spares are available. The owner will be pleased that both of his 'work mates' are now ready to rejoin the tool box. @dewalttoolsuk @dewalttough @menditaussie @mending_neko @fixedbydave @abbeyelectrics #repairs #repair #repairshop #fixed #mended #mend #dontthrowitaway

My youngest daughter wanted to do some fixing today so I thought why not? I believe that it's important to start these things young and encourage repair at school too. Repair needs to be part of the national curriculum. @restartproject @r2reurope @menditaussie @fixedbydave @fixitclinic @thegoodstitchgoring @bbcsouthnews @fixedbydave #nationalcurriculum @educationgovuk #sussex #repair #repairshop #fix #mend #teaching

Anyone recognise the model? Usually, the first thing required on any Kenwood chef repair is a very deep clean. I usually soak parts before using a brush or two to remove the layers of cake mix and general sludge. Joy. @bdconstant56 @menditaussie @mending_neko @restartproject @fixedbydave @r2reurope @worthingjournal #repair #worthing #fix #Kenwood #chef

No smart speaker here... A proper 1980s-1990s line up. A recent 'donation' JVC tape deck (see top deck in bits) gets a new set of belts and some TLC to sound, well, not too bad actually. I might raffle this one off for a good cause at some point...@jvc_uk @insidemagazines @restartproject @r2reurope @menditaussie

You wouldn't know that it was 24 years old. A little it of jiggery pokery and this Dyson is set for another 24 years. Hopefully! #sustainable #repair #dysonvacuum #worthing #fix

A pleasure to work on a Bernina 1020 sewing machine. A well engineered, well designed and well made piece of kit. This one just needed a new safety capacitor. Not bad after 30 years' service. Great to work with @thegoodstitchgoring @vickimostlysews #sewing #repair #repairs #fixed #worthing #sussex @berninauk @menditaussie @mending_neko

Its always worth checking the safety of your extension leads. This job lot had a 3 out of 4 pass rate. The 'bad' one was fixed with a new plug. #electricalrepair #repairs #fixed #worthing #sussex #pattesting #safetyfirst #electricalsafety

Here are a few more photos of the Bosch hedge trimmer repair. Never underestimate the power of surplus materials you have to hand... For free! @boschhomeuk @menditaussie @fixedbydave @restartproject @r2reurope #repair #repairs #fix #mend #worthing #gardening

What do you do when you see an abandoned clock radio on the floor? You take it home and test it. I felt so sorry for this piece 90s homological history, I just had to act. This 'in perfect working order' Sony Digicube just needed a wipe over, quick test and it was ready to show the time again. @sony @menditaussie @r2reurope @restartproject I wonder why the original owner didn't just donate it? #freetotake #repairs #salvage #sussex #worthing

Hellboy pays a visit to the workshop, with a poorly foot. The break is like a jigsaw puzzle and needs careful gluing. That'll keep me busy for a few nights. #hellboy #toyrepairs #toy #toyrestoration #repair #repairs #worthing #sussex @repairyourthings @philchapmantoyman @mending_neko @menditaussie @thegoodstitchgoring

Just for fun, GoPro camera onboard a Scalextric Mitsubishi Lancer chassis from a few years ago. It might give you travel sickness! @officialscalextric @scalextric_scx @garage_scalextric @scalextric_wrc #slotcar #slotcars #racing #justforfun

Calling all Duplo fans! Who remembers this Duplo train beauty from the 1980s? This one wasn't working and previous customer attempts had failed to make this loco leave the station. Luckily, I was able to open up the mechanism, clean a few contacts, solder the motor connections and the train was ready to depart, once more. #lego #1980s #duplo #train #track #repairs #repair #repairshop #worthing #sussex @menditaussie @philchapmantoyman @mending_neko @bdconstant56

Some battery connections in poor condition led this Furby to fall silent. Wet and dry paper, contact cleaner, an old toothbrush and time solved the high resistant fault. Furby lives. #toyrepair #toyrestoration #toy #furby #furbyfandom #furbycommunity #furbylove #repairs #fixed #Worthing #westsussex

Old but good... A 90s Sony radio with a noisy volume control... Due to old school design, it means that a quick squirt of contact cleaner easily restores the poor performance. Result. @sony @menditaussie @fixedbydave @restartproject @r2reurope #repairs #repair #sussex #worthing #radiohead #radiorepair

The bird has lights! Early testing with some old fluorescent bulbs. It'd been a journey! #repairs #restoration #restorations #lamprepair #worthing

Quite possibly the most random light I've ever had the delight in repairing. I love it. Solid brass stork or crane, standing on a tortoise, on marble. This needs rewiring, a switch and new lamp holders. Total illumination craziness. @menditaussie #repairshop #repair #sussex #antique #restoration

Tonights job, put a customer's Atco lawnmower back together. New clutch cable and brushes and its ready to mow. @british_lawnmower_racing @menditaussie @r2reurope @atcolawnmowers #worthing #repairs #repaired #fixed #mend #sussex

What's in your man drawer?! Thanks to Liana at @insidemagazines for publishing my article. I love writing them. This month's edition is full of useful local information and great articles as always. I'm always keen to promote repair and sustainable living. @restartproject @r2reurope @menditaussie

A toy giraffe from Wilko receives some days surgery in the form of a removed mechanism and reconnected wire. These toys are not meant to be serviced, but with some carful levering, the mechanism was accessible. #repair #toyrestoration #toyrepair @philchapmantoyman @menditaussie @r2reurope @restartproject #sussex #Worthing @lovewilko

Next in the workshop... Kong Man... Who remembers this from the 1980's? #toyrepair #worthing #sussex

Anyone use a dust extractor?! This DeWalt 'bad boy' had broken, requiring a new motor. The old one had failed due to worn out bearings and then a burned commutator. A new motor, some jiggery pokery, and the machine works once more. @dewalttoolsuk #repairs #repaired #repair #mend #fix #worthing #sussex

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