Repair Cafe Update - what have we fixed?
Each repair cafe we keep a careful log of which repairs we’ve done - those that have been successful and those that haven’t. We do this so we can share the data with the wider Repair Cafe network on collaborative sites like https://www.restarters.net/ and https://openrepair.org/how-to-get-started/ which aim to use data to help raise the profile of repairing.
As we have the info, I thought it might be of interest to share it here so you can see a list of the repairs that our fixers have carried out so far… and maybe be inspired to bring along something you’d like to see fixed?
Curtains have come unstitched
Laser printer paper jam
Tesco JRSS13 doesn't switch off, 5 years old
Rucksack, material on top fabric panel is ripped
small suitcase with a broken zip
John Lewis tower heater, stopped working and now won't turn on
DAB radio no power to device, maybe needs solder
Jeans that need the seat repairing
Fellowes shredder H-8cd
Two pairs of jeans
leaf blower, < 2 years old
Bosch kettle, 10 yo, switch broken
Camera case strap has worked loose, needs soldering?
Front of sole of shoe has detached
Nikon Monarch binoculars, eye piece loose
Glasses broken
Childrens Isla bikes x2
Adult bike
Kitchen blender Kenwood BL23, motor is dead not the fuse
Drill
Salopettes, hem on both legs ripped and internal padding exposed
Pyjamas gusset repair
Trousers hem repair
Jeans need repairing
Jammed stapler
Repair seam on trousers
DeWalt drill approx 10 years old, just died, he has charged the batteries for a few hours
DeLonghi COffee maker, 3 years old, not heating up - started malfunctioning intermittantly but now doesn't heat at all
Christmas decoration, light up elements don't light up anymore
Clothes (skirts and trousers) need altering
Vintage ceramic table lamp, makes a buzzing noise when switched on
Bag with broken zip
Swarovski decoration, crystal detach from metal holder
Vintage bike SA gear box and brake pads
Black cotton jacket, stitching aound the sleeve seem coming loose
Kids Frog bike, new, gears are very stiff
Cafe dishwasher
Cafe knives
Wooden glasses frame
Calving knife sharpen
3 x secateurs to be sharpened
eBike Cannondale, gears crunching
skirt seams coming apart
Kitchen knife sharpened
Ikea light
Adapter and bubble machine
Goodmans radio
Knives
Kids leggings
Shirts
Electric saw + drill
Hedge shears
Kids bike
Trousers
Cardigan
Toy train
Ice cream maker - Gaggia
Light fixture
Jeans
Jumper - darning
Knives
Record player
Electric screwdriver
2 lamps, one anglepoise