We all know that “a stitch in time saves nine” and, being competent with the use of a sewing machine I regularly repair and refashion clothing and linen. However, from time to time I actually repair something else.
Last week we had a day of high wind and my clothes hanger blew down from the large hook under the verandah. When I picked it up I found that one of the spring-loaded pegs was missing.
It was in pieces – 2 on the floor of the verandah and one piece had blown over the edge. I collected up the bits and set to work to see if I could resurrect it.
With the aid of a small screwdriver to stretch the metal ring I got it back together.
Then it was a simple matter of re-attaching the peg to the metal clip.
It is now as good as new. I have seen these type of things for sale in Australia, however, I bought this one in Japan when we were there in 2009. It is just another example of how the Japanese have adapted to their limited space in so many ways. I find it very useful as I can hang it in a variety of places to catch whatever sun or breeze there is and it is a simple matter to bring it inside to dry things in front of the fire.
Have you repaired anything? Was it a success?
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Kym also bought one in Japan when she lived in Wakura and bought it home to us when she returned to Australia. It lasted for years before I bought a new one here. I don’t think the new one is as good as the Japanese one though!