Jaymo Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Kids have very kindly broke the fridge handle again and at £92 for a replacement I’m looking for an alternative solution. The locating lug has sheared off the main handle and I’m thinking of drilling and tapping then using the shaft of a bolt to effectively pin the two parts together along with s bit of gorilla epoxy. realistically what’s the smallest tap set you would recommend for what is I think about 4mil thick. Better still, anyone wish to earn beer tokens ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 There is only one, the infamous Ditchman ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: There is only one, the infamous Ditchman ? beat my to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Have you used q bond before ? It's basically super glue with a bonding/acceleration powder. I use it quite often to fix headlights and other plastics,but it'll work on anything really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, Jaymo said: Kids have very kindly broke the fridge handle again and at £92 for a replacement I’m looking for an alternative solution. The locating lug has sheared off the main handle and I’m thinking of drilling and tapping then using the shaft of a bolt to effectively pin the two parts together along with s bit of gorilla epoxy. realistically what’s the smallest tap set you would recommend for what is I think about 4mil thick. Better still, anyone wish to earn beer tokens ? is what your what your wanting to drill and tap 4 mm then? and is it metal or plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Ditchy is without doubt you man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Sorry, it appears to be cast iron I would say? magnetic and has a seam from casting/forming Did have success once before with JB weld but even that gave up with my two’s monkey action on the fridge. I thought of Ditchy ESP as could chuck the boat in the river there at the same time but reckon from his exploits he only deals with M12 and above sized heavy engineering! Would obv have to be smaller than M4 as that’s the thickness of the piece left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 if you want to bring it along i will see what i can do................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 That would be brilliant Si PM when would be acceptable? I’m working away until next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 15 minutes ago, ditchman said: if you want to bring it along i will see what i can do................. It's as good as fixed, ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 36 minutes ago, Mice! said: It's as good as fixed, ?? Fingers crossed- now to fix the ‘monkies’ who keep busting it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delwint Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) I‘ve found gaffer tape normally does the job ? Edited July 11, 2018 by Delwint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 9 hours ago, Delwint said: I‘ve found gaffer tape normally does the job ? Yeah but they squeal when you have to rip it off their mouths so the little blighters can eat and drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) Did you try espares? i had to do a broken handle on my ex GFs freezer, using two panel pins. Used cutters to leave grooves in the pins and heated the pins to push into the handle from the back. Worked a treat, that was 4 year ago and now the fridge handle has broke! I have been asked to repair that one too Edited July 12, 2018 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 If it's alloy, tig it. File the lug to a point to get a root weld, then build it up! File it back to profile and away you go! I have some technoweld here if you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 LG did try espares but to no avail— I’m now in the hands of ‘The Master’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 19 minutes ago, Lord Geordie said: If it's alloy, tig it. File the lug to a point to get a root weld, then build it up! File it back to profile and away you go! I have some technoweld here if you need? Jay says above that it is a magnetic ferrous alloy, so Technoweld/Lumiweld won't work. Brazing might, but I wouldn't want to teach Ditchman how to suck eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 I do believe the ‘grand wizard’ will indeed be looking at the brazing option. Am sure my lovely fridge is in great hands, if not I shall be forced to appoint the Town Cryer to notify you of failure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) Not wishing to cast any doubt on the Grand Wizard of Norfolkstans ability to fix this, but about 100 years ago we used to fix cracked castings with "Belzona Molecur Steel" which worked very well. Info here http://www.belzona.co.uk/en/products/purpose/metal-repair.aspx Edited July 12, 2018 by Eyefor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 This is interesting come on Si show us yore stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 So Jaymo, when do we get to see your polished knob? I mean handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Dirty ******..... Next Thurs all being well as away until then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Drill a hole in the door and a hole on the side of fridge, next screw in two inch screws to said holes. Now attach bungee/elastic band to close the door. Job done. Its looks great from the pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.