Blackbriar 8,568 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Just seen this asked on TV. I'm the sort that will have a go at fixing just about anything....I'll glue it, nail it, screw it, solder it - and if all else fails, resort to duct tape and cable ties ! Example...I bought 4 knackered mountain bikes from my local tip for a tenner a few months back. I bastardised parts and, few easy repairs later, made them into one bike that I sold for 40 quid ! The good lady's step mum, however, could not be more different.... The bulb went in her microwave a while back, so she bought a new one ! I took the old one, replaced the bulb and made myself 25 quid. Last year, she bought a new lap-top, as her old one (less than a year old !) wouldn't start up. She gave me the old one and, with a bit of help from Professor Google and THL-er Flipper Al, cleaned the fan, gave it a tidy up and flogged it for £100 ! So, are you a fixer or a ditcher ? 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,427 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Always been a fixer I didn't have much choice as I was always skint its only the last 10 years or so that life's become more comfortable money wise but my thrifty ways have stuck and there's a certain amount of pleasure to be had repairing something yourself I find ...love a good skip find 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dark-destroyer-85 636 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Ditcher Fecking hate trying to fix things I get frustrated because I can't do it and end up smashing it up any way 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stealthy1 3,964 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Fixer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I'm an attempter and wrecker ... I attempt to fix things but end up wrecking them and having to buy a new one ....... 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Fixer all the way, if it can be fixed I will find a way. Drives the wife mad but gives me great satisfaction. The microwave went the floor rusted though where the dolly that holds the turntable had worn though the bottom, simple repair just cut a disc out of ply and it lasted another six months before the ring caught fire. Just replaced the plywood ring and worked for another six months. I hate this throw away culture we seem to have. Certain things I will not have a go at though, gas and electric are a total no no to me. TC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 24,880 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 big fan of duck tape ,,cable ties,,and fencing wire,,,,,fix anything... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg 1,862 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Wannabe fixer but more of a fukerupper in truth.....got some very handy mates so I just make a call and plead stupidity! Matt 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Down Dunstable way, there's a Transit van completely covered in black duct tape (apart from the windows, obviously !). On the back, there's a sign that says "If you can't fix it with duct tape........use more duct tape !" 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Always been a fixer I didn't have much choice as I was always skint its only the last 10 years or so that life's become more comfortable money wise but my thrifty ways have stuck and there's a certain amount of pleasure to be had repairing something yourself I find ...love a good skip find Much to the good lady's irritation, I'm also a committed skip diver..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,191 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Used to be terrible skip rat when I lived at old house ,clean timber and scrap / wood for firewood, was my favourite. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 i scrapped that much good stuff [BANNED TEXT] i was at the scrap..lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beast 1,884 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 i have always been a fixer, except for motors. but since the kids came i find i have less and less time so now have a shed half-full of broken crap, just waiting for the day when i have a little time to myself.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,621 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 big fan of duck tape ,,cable ties,,and fencing wire,,,,,fix anything... lol dont forget bailing twine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Fix fecking anything me... Though i always find a lot of things are beyond saving... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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