Friday, January 22, 2016

How to Repair Maple Wooden Suit Hanger

Fig.1 360 degree swivel rod hook
hanger Description
By Gary Boutin

Tools and supplies
Broken wood hanger
Glue (wood)
Rubber bands Large

Its so easy when our personal things break down like this Maple suit hanger to just throw it away and purchase another new suit hanger. This maple hanger has been doing its duty of holding my work suits for over twenty years and it seemed that repairing the damaged hanger was better choice than spending six dollars to acquire a new hanger. 

This post shows the five steps to saving a Maple wooden suit hanger.

The top of the hanger has a chrome 360-degree swivel rod hook. A coat hanger is a wood device in the shape of human shoulders designed to aid the hanging of a coat, jacket, sweater, that prevents wrinkles. The wooden hanger resembles a flat piece of wood cut into a boomerang-like shape, and with the edges sanded down to prevent damage to the clothing. The wooden bar locks the trousers between a metal wire. Most quality wood hangers are using wood grown in the United States Of America: Bamboo, Beech wood, Birch, Cedar, Red Cedar, Cherry, Maple, Mahogany, and Walnut. Quality hanger also use a high-gloss finish, brown flocking and brass hardware while their counterparts use satin finish, black flocking and chrome hardware.
Fig.2 Pants clip
Step 1: Fig.1 shows the parts description of a wood hanger. Fig.2 shows the metal clamp which pulled out from the top part of the shoulders wooden frame.
Step 2: Fig.3 and fig.4 shows the hanger clamp is in need of repair. Fig.4 shows a metal wire was  roughed up so the wood glue would adhere to the shoulder wood frame.

Fig.3 Hole for pant clip
Fig.4 Rough up pant clip
Step 3: Fig.5 through fig.7 shows the application of glue on the metal clamp and the wooden part of the hanger.
Fig.5 Plastic protect
counter top
Fig.6 Titebond 
wood glue
Fig.7 Apply the 
lue liberally

Step 4: Fig.8 through fig.10 shows the clamp wire was being pressed into the wood frame. Titebond wood glue was the adhesive used to glue the clamp to the shoulder wood frame. 
Fig.8 Push in 
metal pin
Fig.9 Remove 
excess wood glue
Fig.10 Use rubber
bands if needed

Step 5: Fig.11 and fig.12 shows the wood hanger has been repaired and is holding a pair or slacks.   
Fig.11 Repair worked
Fig.12 Job finished

Note: Cedar is a natural insect repellent and inhibit mildew smells. A wooden hanger can be purchased in bulk between 74-cents to three dollars. 

Wooden Suit Hanger Internet Links:
How to buy click here. Wooden hangers click here or here. How to make a wooden hanger, click here.

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Monday, January 18, 2016

How to Repair Japanese Futon Bed - Part 2 of 5 - The Wood Foot

Fig.1
By Gary Boutin

Tools and supplies: 
Angle brackets (Simpson Tie Bracket)  
Black oxide drill bit set
Bit holder with Phillip tip  
Dewalt electric drill  
Hex head lag screw 1/4 inch  
Ryobi 12 volt Cordless drill
Ryobi lithium batteries (2)
Ryobi electric radial saw with extension cords   
Titanium drill bit set

Michael works for a program called Uncommon Good that teaches students about green energy. His home is located in Upland, California, a beautiful neighborhood with mature trees in a rural setting. He had just purchased a century-old home and wanted to preserve its look. Being a principal member of Uncommon Good, he was using the house to teach others how to go green. He called my repair service to repair his Japanese futon bed.

This posts show the six steps to secure the futon feet. 

Step 1: Fig.1 shows the the hardware plugs have fallen out of the wood footer that houses the lag screws that keep the structure safe. 
Step 2: Fig.2 shows a top view of the lag screw and the plastic insert to keep it secure in the wood leg.
Fig.2

Step 3: Fig.3 shows a Stimson Bracket will be used to secure this bed. This one  is on the side securing the side board to the existing head board. The bracket was secured using self drilling metal screws.
Fig.3

Step 4: Fig.4 shows that now the other side is being done notice that the bit holder is screwing a screw into the metal frame.

Fig.4
Step 5: Fig.5 and fig.6 shows another bracket is placed in the middle of the bed frame.
Fig.5
Fig.6
 Step 6: Fig.7 shows another bracket is holding the corner firmly in place.
Fig.7


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Sunday, January 10, 2016

How to Install Batteries into Apothecary Company Flameless LED Candle

Fig.1 Apothecary Company
flameless LED Candle Set
By Gary Boutin

Tools and Supplies:
AAA batteries (9 not included)
Flameless LED Candle Set

We received this has a Christmas present a unique flameless LED waxed candle set. The candles resemble large wax candles, the side of the candle feel like wax and the tip of the flame moves. This give the candle a real life look.

This post shows the five steps to Flameless LED Candle Set.

Step 1: Fig.1 what the remote control candle set looks like from the packing box.
Step 2: Fig.2 shows shows Apothecary Company features..
Fig.2 Apothecary 
Company
Step 3: Fig.3 through fig.5 shows Flameless LED Candle being unpacked from its box and placed on its side. Fig.5 shows the candles were removed and only the remote control and the instructions are left in the box.
Fig.3 Unpacking the candles
Fig.4 Placing kit on  its side
Fig.5 Candles removed

Step 4: Fig.6 shows what AAA batteries we had on hand. Fig.7 shows the battery schematic diagram and the order of the AAA batteries.
Fig.6 AAA batteries
Fig.7 Candle battery 
schematic diagram
Fig.8 battery
compartment
Fig.9 Battery plate removed
Fig.10 Removed all 
battery plates
Fig.11 AAA batteries 
Fig.12 All covers placed back on
Step 5: Fig.13 through fig.15 shows remote schematics and how to replace the battery.
Fig.13 How to fix  it
Fig.14 Remote with
pink battery sheet
Fig.15 Remote removed
 battery sheet

Step 6: Fig.16 and fig.17 shows the candles can be turned on using the remote control. Fig.17 shows that the candles are working on top of our fireplace mantle.

Fig.16 Candles ready
 with remote
Note: The bottom of each candles has two setting and this unique control allows for either a four hour of candle time or with remote control if the candle needs to be turned off. If the switch is moved to the left the lamps are controlled by the hand held remote. If the switch is moved to the right the candles stay lite for four hours.
Fig.17 Candles are lit


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How to Install Commercial Bathroom Faucet - Part 2 of 2 - Installing New Faucet

Fig.1 Chinese Purchase
By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
Basin wrench
Cone Washer Kit (brass nut, friction ring cone washer)
Galvanized pipe cap (not replaced)
Pipe joint compound (known as pipe dope)
New faucet kit (Faucet, black plastic nuts, instructions)
Open end wrench
Portable metal saw

George Baker has a small hair salon located in Corona, California. George wanted a new faucet he purchase in China to be installed on a sink located in the supply back room. 

This post shows the four seven required to remove an aging faucet. 

Step 1: Fig.1 shows the new commercial faucet purchased from China.
Step 2: Fig.2 shows the pipe joint compound also called pipe dope. Fig.3 shows the pipe dope inside the galvanized cap and ready to be installed on the faucet.
Fig.2 The glue 
for pipes leaks
Fig.3 Using old
galvanized cap
Step 3: Fig.4 and fig.5 shows replacing of the white nuts to new black plastic nuts.
Fig.4 Basin wrench
doing left side
Fig.5 Rusted cap
replaced


Step 4: Fig.6 and fig.7 shows cone washer package and the installation instructions.
Fig.6 Cone package
Fig.7 Installation 
schematics


Below is fig.7 installation instruction: 

1. Turn off water supply. 
2. Loosen nut (A) holding supply tube (B) to shank (C) on faucet or ballcock.
3. Remove old washer (D) and friction ring (E).
4. Select proper washer and friction ring.
5. Install new washer and friction ring a shown in illustration Fig.7.
6. Hand tighten nut (A) onto shank (B).
7. Turn on water supply.
8. Check for leaks.


Step 5: Fig.8 and fig.9 shows the brass nut, the brass friction ring and the new cone washer.
Fig.8 Brass nut
Fig.9 Cone washer
Step 6: Fig.10 through fig.12 shows the installation of the copper fill line. Fig.10 shows the hand tightened brass nut. Fig.11 shows a basin wrench tightening the brass nut to stop any leaks. Fig.12 shows the job is done.
Fig.10 Brass head
Fig.11 Basin wrench
Fig.12 Cold water 
line finished

Step 7: Fig.13 shows turn on the water cold stop valve. Fig.14 shows that the faucet is running  and there is no leaks. This job is finished.
Fig.13 Stop valve
 turn on
Fig.14 New faucet 
running again


How to Install a Commercial Bathroom Faucet:


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