Does anyone fix things?

[expat]

[quote][quote]I fix everything, if i can.

[Bass]

[machineman9]

Where possible, I try to fix most things. If it's in such a state where it is either 'fix it or bin it', then I have nothing to lose.

I fixed a Hi-Fi a few months back. It has a CD autochanger and motorised disc tray, and it wasn't playing any songs. I had to strip it apart and after getting familiar with the design, realised that an elastic band (joining the motors to the disc drive) was a bit loose and out of alignment. 20 minutes later, it was working just fine.

[Mike..]

I fix stuff. All day, everyday. I'm in the auto collision industry. It's what I do


Mike......Are you in good hands? (Just one of my partners in this crazy job)

[multiprops]

With the right tools, some research and an enormous amount of patience, there is nothing it can't be fixed

[Scatterbrain Kid]

Problem with fixing things is that some of us (like me) HATE gadgets and machines and and we ENJOY dumping them instead of trying to fix them ourselves, or have 'em repaired!
For example when my printer packed up it FELT GOOD to heartlessly leave it out in the cold damp street in a bin bag for the rubbish men to pick up, then next day i nipped down the shop and bought a brand new one!

I also HATE AND DESPISE computers, I signed up for a free computer class at the Jobcentre once but all the talk of spreadsheets and databases and stuff began sending me insane so I tried to sneak out after 20 minutes but the tutor came running after me and asked me where I was going "Um...to the toilet" I said and went in but I could hear him waiting for me outside, it was like being trapped in Colditz!
He eventually p*ssed off and I was able to sneak out and do a home run..

[Alonso]

I love fixing things on my own... What I certainly enjoy the most is making easy car repairs...

They can absolutely rip you off with prices at the car shop if you don't know about a thing or two...

Last thing I did was to reduce about 10km/gal fuel consumption, with only changing spark plugs and adjusting the fuel/air compression!!!

[expat]

I fix stuff. All day, everyday. I'm in the auto collision industry. It's what I do

Thinking about it, last night I fixed;

A coffee maker
A built in cupboard
A three seat sofa.....
A video player
A radio
A hand microphone
And
Replaced a bit of carpet.

Boeing really should get their act together...........

Matt

[H]

Changing the switch to fix the bike took about 10 mins to get it out, 2 mins to order the replacement of the correct size on the internet, about 10 mins to connect it up and re-assemble the trike.
Wow 22 minutes of my life used up there for hours of joy for Wee Man.
I think some people really just have their head up their bum or more likely are just plain lazy.

My uncle rescued two or three refrigerators from the dump; there was also a nearly new bicycle -- with no more wrong than one flat tire! That was in an area of Connecticut where the more wealthy live.
Since tending my mother's demise led me to my own, I haven't been able to buy much of anything. The most expensive thing on my bicycle is the lighting system which I configured and built myself (the bicycle was given to me to fix up: cables, brakes, tires etc.); the mounts for the indicator lamps are sardine cans and the battery casing I shaped from discarded, slightly rusted sheet metal (which I sanded and painted). I did a lot of walking during the repair process mainly because of the time involved acquiring parts.
I've also been done electrical and carpentry work and repaired or modified appliances and other equipment, sometimes fabricating my own parts.
I hate to see things being thrown away when they're repairable; unfortunately, there are also manufacturers who would rather make things as unrepairable as possible just to ensure more sales.

8-)

[machineman9]

With the right tools, some research and an enormous amount of patience, there is nothing it can't be fixed

How about the economy?

I think it was actually 'tools' who got us into this predicament in the first place though 

[U4EA]

I have an RV, a boat, a classic car, and an older house, all of which are in tip-top shape!

My life is pretty much in a constant state of some sorta fix or repair or remodel or re-do.

I don't see all of it as any sorta bother though.  It's more of a fitness program!

Actually it's a rather efficient fitness program. 8-)

[jetprop]

We don't fix alot,usualy because it doesn't get broken quick...

[expat]

We don't fix alot,usualy because it doesn't get broken quick...

You don't have any children then, particularly boys...........

Matt

[jetprop]

We don't fix alot,usualy because it doesn't get broken quick...

You don't have any children then, particularly boys...........

Matt

I am a child.

[Fozzer]

We don't fix alot,usualy because it doesn't get broken quick...

You don't have any children then, particularly boys...........

Matt

I am a child.

...who regularly breaks Beech Baron 58's, etc, with his new toy; "Damage and Wear"... ...!

Paul... ... ...!