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Repairing a Brother Typewriter?

Repairing a Brother Typewriter?Hey just picked up this Brother GX-6750 and this is all new to me. Was hoping someone has the answer for me. When typing, the letters aren't full across the bottom.

 

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Fixing Old Sewing Machine?I have a old Kenmore sewing machine that I just paid $80 to be cleaned and serviced. I've sewed many angel dresses and shepherds robes and all went well. I'm now working on bowel cosies but the bobbin thread keeps breaking! I've no clue why.

 

Repairing a Corona Typewriter?

Repairing a Corona Typewriter?I have a Corona Galaxy 12 Typewriter. My V key stick is disconnected from the hitter itself. I have tried to fix it using tweezers but it is getting annoying and difficult. If anyone knows of any shops that can fix it up near Norfolk Virginia USA please let me know.

 

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Brand New Bestway Bed Will Not Stay Inflated?Just bought a Bestway Air mattress with a built in pump. It's brand new. It will not stay inflated! (And their instruction manual is pictures. I hate picture instruction manuals.)

 

Replacement Handles for Bassett Furniture?

Replacement Handles for Bassett Furniture?I bought this dresser second hand years ago, and I'm finally getting around to restoring it. It's a 1980s Bassett Furniture Chalons Collection. Only 5 drawers came with handles. Any idea where to find another?

 

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Wiring Diagram for John Deere Riding Mower?Wiring diagram for a 214 John Deere riding mower?

 

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Wheels for Blue Ribbon Reel Mower?Need wheels for a blue ribbon reel mower. The steel wheels say ball bearing D2. Do they have rubber on them or not?

 

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Scriptor II Repeating Key?I have a Royal Scriptor II electric typewriter I recently bought off of eBay. I noticed the E key wasn't working, and as I tapped it a few more times, it suddenly started spamming 'e' over and over like it was stuck. I'm not sure how to fix it. Any suggestions?

 

Troubleshooting Singer Steam Press?

Troubleshooting Singer Steam Press?Hi, I have a singer ESP-2 Steam press and the issue I have is when it's plugged in with the power button off, the screen is still lightly illuminated. Is it something I should be worried about? It's not even a year old.

 

Picture of electric blanket controller.

How Do You Fix an Electric Blanket That Displays 'E'?I have a kingdom electric blanket. The error code says 'E'. I've unplugged it & waited for 8 hours at least but still says 'E'.

 

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Continuous Tone On Singer 6268?A continuous tone starts whenever we run on the singer 6268 machine. Should we reset it and how is that done? I'm pretty adept at repairs.

 

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Repairing Sewing Machine?I have a Singer 2277 sewing machine that is jamming up. It began after I tried to sew in reverse when in zig-zag stitch. I removed plate and removed all threads jammed in there. It starts out rough, not running smoothly then jams

 

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Sealing Sensor Light Does Not Work?Is there a way to replace the red, yellow, and blue sensor/seal light? I can manually seal bags but only the red seal light comes on when I press "Seal". There are no lights to indicate if the air is being removed.

 

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Replacement for Bed Slats on a Single Bed Frame?My granddaughter's bed has those wooden slats on her bed frame. While she's been with me, they've come off several times and a few have broken. I need to find something to replace them with. I've had a look around the place but nothing jumps out as being any use. So then I looked online for wooden planks. They'd need to be about 3 feet long (36, or possibly 37 inches to fit across) but I got quite confused as I'm only used to feet and inches, even now. Also they seem quite expensive. She's quite a heavy girl and not the daintiest! I just wondered if anyone had a brainwave? Mine are sadly lacking! Thank you!

 

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Repairing Kenmore Sewing Machine Buttons?My sewing machine is Kenmore 385.16231. The up/down needle button and the start/stop button have stopped functioning. Otherwise the machine is fine. How can I repair these buttons?

 

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Smith Corona Galaxie Twelve Carriage Malfunction?Have a Smith-Corona Galaxie Twelve and return carriage does not lock to allow keystrokes. Carriage malfunction. Thanks.

 

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Quick Shine Floor Varnish?I used a Quick Shine floor varnish on my floor and want to reapply. Do I need to remove the old before reapplying?

 

A old and worn straw hat.

Fixing a Straw Hat?Hi ya'll! I'm the new kid on the block! And also, new to working with straw material. Lol so I would appreciate any and all help I can get! I would normally have just thrown the darn thing out, except THIS hat is so very meaningful to me. Happens to belong to my brother, who wore it for every BBQ and every Game. He just passed on Christmas to sudden illnesses. He was only 32 years old. I wanted to save this hat for my nephew to have when he gets older. Could anyone give me any advice to save this cherished item of mine? I'd greatly appreciate it!

 

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Typewriter Won't Turn On?Not sure why but my Brother AX25 typewriter will not turn on. After plugging it in and turning on the power button, there is nothing at all. I haven't used it for quite a while but would like to get it going again so I can sell it. Any help would be appreciated.

 

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Cleaning Anti Glare Off Glasses?How do I clean anti-glare coating off eyeglasses?

 

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Microfiber Is Coming Off?Microfiber coating is coming off back of couch where head rests. Called manufacturer and will do nothing about it although has only been used about 2 years although purchased 5 years ago. All repairs I see are for tears. Not the case here. When tried to gently clean with plain water, more came off. Unable to upload pictures. Suggestions?

 

Side view of a coffee table.

What Material Is My Coffee Table?I recently purchased this table from a private party and he said it was a unique Goa table from India, but it had this one mark on it already when I bought it. He didn't know what it was then. Since I've had it, all these little spots keep appearing and I'm assuming something I'm putting on the table is rubbing on it. I don't know how to protect it. It looks like it's made out of snakeskin or some kind of skin or cardboard because the spots I try to scratch them off and they get bigger so it's obviously cardboard or something. I want to know what I can use to protect it, like a polyurethane or something. The outer is wood and the brown layer is like a tile I think and then the middle is like a cardboard or something like that. I'm not sure what I can use to keep it from getting more spots on it. Thank you

 

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Repairing Air Mattress Seal?My electric air mattress was in the box for a year. It inflated with no issue. About 15 minutes later, air began leaking around where the plastic pieces attached to the fabric of the mattress. Is it possible to restore the seal where the fabric attaches to the hardware? If so, what would I use. Thank you.

 

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Repairing a Olivetti Typewriter?I have a Olivetti CX 440 plus. It types totally incorrect characters. I've checked the daisy wheel integrity and it seems fine.Everything else functions normally. I was able to correct the wrong character problem once by using some combo of keystrokes, but lost the fix when I cycled the power. Any help?

 

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No Cold Water?Why do I have hot water but not cold water when the shut offs are all on. We have 50 lbs of water pressure but no cold.

 

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Riding Lawnmower Fluid Leaking?What causes gas and oil to come out of the air line and pours out all on the air filter when it starts and runs then the fluid shoots out of the air line going to air filter?

 

A decorative carousel music box.

Repairing A Music Box?I've taken it apart and put it back together to find out what the issue was and it seems like it's missing something? When I first got it, the thing was wobbly. It's supposed to play music when I spin the lid but the horses and top just comes off. I believe there's a piece missing and that's why it's wobbly. I found a video on YouTube and it's supposed to be a wind up. The top is supposed to allow it to be winded up.

 

The inside of a Hampton Bay ceiling fan.

Hampton Bay Pull Chain Switch Replacement?How to replace the broken chain pull switch on a Hampton Bay ceiling fan?

 

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Typewriter Ribbon Advance Issue?I have a Royal TQ 740 electronic typewriter in good physical condition, with unknown history. Everything on the machine works exactly as expected, except for one problem: when the machine executes a carriage return, the ribbon cartridge's takeup reel is rotated the wrong direction and the ribbon bunches up inside the cartridge and fails to feed again until the slack is manually removed.

 

An old tiller.

Repairing an Old Merry Tiller By Scottsman?In process of full restoration of this non running Merry Tiller with chain drive and 5hp Briggs and Stratton engine. Was given to me looks like it needs a coil and points oil change. It's either 1908 or 1976? Not sure also was wondering what it is worth? Thanks in advance.

 

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1957 Jacobsen 24 Inch Estate Mower?I have acquired this mower and would like to know what spark plug it takes and if anyone can give me an indication of its value.

 

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Murray Riding Mower Won't Start After Tipping Over?I tipped my Murray mower over to clean, now it won't click or start. Any solutions?

 

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Troubleshooting A Water Tank?Dirty water tank is not filling. Reservoir is empty. Cleaned all filters.

 

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Stitch Length on Brother Sewing Machine?How do I increase the stitch length on my old Brother 730 machine?

 

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Fixing a Singer Sewing Machine?I am looking at buying a vintage singer 467 sewing machine but the reverse buttom is not working. I was told that it is sewing in reverse only. The button is loose and can be pulled in and out. Is this easy to fix?

 

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Hoover Power Pro XL Leaking?I had just fixed the belt on my Hoover carpet cleaner. It had worked perfectly fine with the hose but it wasn't working as a regular carpet cleaner obviously because the belt was broken. I took it apart, put the new belt on and all the sudden now the water completely comes out within a minute onto the floor. I didn't even press the handle or anything, it just came out and it did suck the water back up but there was a long thick plastic piece that I could not find where it would go. I have searched YouTube and could not figure out where this piece would have went.

 

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Repairing a 1985 Coleman Sun Valley?Hello! We just bought this trailer and was able to open and close before leaving the sellers property. I have NO idea what happened but it is now stuck in an UP position. The crank will not turn.

 

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Chefmate Error Code E:03?Needed a second bread machine. Bought a used Chefmate HB-215. It keeps showing error code E:03 every time you try to set anything that reading comes up. Anyone familiar with what it means?

 

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Adjusting the Clutch on A Sewing Machine?I have a wonderful Kenmore 10 Stitch sewing machine. The belt is fine. Can I adjust the clutch?

 

A stereo cabinet.

Restoring a Vintage RCA Stereo Cabinet?My grandfather recently passed and I'm looking to restore his RCA stereo cabinet. The left speaker is blown so I'm replacing the speakers. But the 8 track doesn't work (it sounds like its trying to play but it's struggling to wind and it makes loud noises/vibrates when you change tracks) and the record size switch is stuck. Would anyone be able to tell me if the 8 track is salvageable or if there's replacements out there? if there's any manuals/schematics available? Or the best way to go about fixing the other issues? The model number is VTT300W serial number 424310322.

 

A ripped hole in a piece of fabric.

How to Fix Burnt Holes on Fabric?Can you plz help me. I was ironing my clothes and it got torn. I tried fixing it but then I saw another hole like this. Please help me and guide me how to fix this. Should I buy another fabric for my back and let the tailor stitch the whole dress again.

 

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Mower Will Not Start?My Murray riding mower will not start. It has set up for a while and has never mowed any grass. The motor will turn over a few times and then nothing else,

 

A bowl stuck in a stainless steel saucepan.

Stainless Steel Bowl Stuck In Saucepan?How do I get a stainless bowl out of a saucepan? I have tried the oil method but have had no luck.

 

A vintage chest of drawers.

Repairing an Imperial Painted Chest?I inherited this painted chest. It was made by Imperial in Grand Rapids, MI, I think after 1962. What would be the best manner to correct the damage and condition issues? Would restoring it affect the value? Thank you.

 

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Repairing A Sewing Machine Presser Foot Lever?Hi, I have a Kenmore 158.15251. The lever in the back of the machine that lowers or lifts the presser foot is moving freely without moving the presser foot. Seems like it is loose. How can I fix this?

 

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The typewriter not working correctly.

Canon AP 350 Ribbon Problem?The ribbon seems to be lifting up as the daisy wheel is moving. We've pulled the daisy wheel out to look at it and there's no reason this should be happening. Perhaps there is something we're missing. We made sure all the settings on the typewriter are correct to match the ribbon cassette. Nothing seems to be working to fix this issue. Thanks for any insight that you may be able to provide.

 

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Sealing a Gap at Base of Wooden Door?How do I seal the gap in the door where a small section has rotted away for the least amount of money.

 

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Some Keys Not Working on Typewriter?My Smith Corona SL480 typewriter has some keys not working. How do I fix this?

 

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Sunbeam Breadmaker Is Not Kneading?My Sunbeam breadmaker is not kneading, what do I do?

 

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Locked Sewing Machine?I purchasd a Singer 603 sewing machine. It seems to be locked up. I plugged it in and pushed on the lever and it just humms. Is the motor shot ? Also even without it being plugged in, the the wheel will not turn. Thanks in advance for any help. And if anyone can recommend someone here in Mooresville Indiana to work on it I'd be much appreciative.

 

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Swiffer Wet Jet Not Working?My swiffer Wet jet lights come on but motor will not, batteries are fine!

 

A water heater with a shorted out power supply.

Water Shorted Out Power In House?If you can see the picture, water got in the power supply of hot water tank. Now I've only got power in like a quarter of my house. What happened or what should I do?

 

threads looping due to a malfunctioning sewing machine.

Sewing Machine Is Looping Threads on Underside?Can you tell me what I need to do to fix this issue? this is the under side of the fabric/top looks good. I tried increasing the tension and the loops got smaller but there were still threads loose. I inserted a newly filled bobbin but still getting this "mess".

 

A worn knitted baby blanket.

Repairing a Baby Blanket?This is my baby blanket I've had since I was born (I'm 19 now). I sleep with it every night and it is extremely important to me. I am very scared and crying because it's falling apart and idk how to fix it. Can I maybe sew felt over all the falling apart patches?

 

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How to Repair Fresh Stepping Stone?Could I use weldbond mixed with glitter and go over the small pin holes on top of my freshly cement stepping stone? And then, seal it with grout sealer for outdoors?

 

Restoring an Old Blanket?I have a blanket I stole from my brother that sadly passed away, I stole it when I was really really young, and it's getting to where you can see light through it, it's stretchy, and it has a lot of stains on it from when I was younger and still wet the bed, it's pretty big, and it's soft on one side and kind rough I would say, it has little fuzzys coming off of the rough side, and I don't want to cut it.

 

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Machine Sewing in Reverse?Hi, everyone. I have seen some posts on here from 2019 about Butterick machines sewing in reverse. Please could anyone tell me if they have successfully found a solution. The machine I have is brand new but hasn't been taken out of the box since it was bought in 2018. When I took it out of the box today, this is the problem I have found and obviously it is out of warranty. I would be very grateful for any help

 

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Fixing a Frigidaire Dishwasher?The start button on my Frigidaire LFID2426TF2A dishwasher has intermittently stopped working. The other buttons are working fine but the start button continues to flash, no matter how many times I press it. Then, out of the blue, I will try again and it works. I am guessing there must be a bad connection. Does anyone know how to repair this? Is it worth repairing?

 

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Changing Stitching Pattern?How do I change the zigzag stitch to normal stitch?

 

A large wooden console stereo.

Should I Repair a Zenith Console Stereo?I'm wondering if it's worth the time to troubleshoot/fix this 1968(?) Zenith Circle of Sound console stereo, Y955. I remember that decades ago, it quit working. My grandfather pulled the fuse which was visibly broken (and is still sitting where he left it on the turntable in the picture). He couldn't find a replacement so the repair attempt ended there and it became just a dust collecting piece of furniture.

 

A cross country boot with wear.

How to Recondition Cross Country Ski Boot Collar?I have 2 pairs of old Alpina cross country ski boots. The collars are flaking off the color layer exposing the foam which is slightly sticky. Has anyone found a way to recondition the collars, stop the flaking and eliminate the sticky feeling?

 

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Fixing Key On Smith-Corona Typewriter?The "a" key on my Smith-Corona Electric Correction II typewriter. It moves forward and returns fine, but does not produce a printed "a" on the page. I replaced the ribbon and still no luck. Do you have any suggestions?

 

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Certain Letters Won't Type?My Smith Corona dictionary typewriter won't type letters "i j k l m o p y"; it types all other letters perfectly.

 

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Stuck Drawer?Anyone know how we can unjam a drawer? We've moved and had to wipe down some furniture with some bleach water due to allergies and we left it outside to air dry. We cannot get this drawer out? Others are fine just one is not!

 

The inside of a sewing machine.

Removal and Installation of Pressure Dial?Purchased this Singer 774 used. The pressure foot was not lowering far enough. Fabric was swimming around under the foot. Found a tutorial on making an adjustment but I have loosened a screw in this dial and cannot figure out how to get it tightened back up. Any help in finding a good illustration would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

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Sofa Sleeper TV Headrest Repair?My grandson jumped on the TV headrest of my sofa sleeper. It can be raised to an inclining position but will not lay flat. When I try to lay if flat, it goes down to the floor. How can I fix this? My sofa sleeper is from LaCrosse Furniture, and the bed part frame is metal. Thank you!

 

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Error on Sewing Machine?I have a big issue. Yesterday, my sewing machine jk9100b show on screen E2 and stop working. I tried all the solutions on the Internet, YouTube, nothing worked. Can someone help me please? Big thanks!

 

The front of a bread machine.

Welbilt Bread Machine Not Baking?I'm not sure what's going on with my bread machine. In the past when the bread didn't rise enough, I assumed I was doing something wrong. This time, it not only didn't rise much, but the bread is not cooked enough. The paddle also baked into the bread. All the ingredients were fresh, though I did change the order I added them. Could that have caused the problem, or is there something wrong with the machine?

 

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How to Fix a Funai VCR/TV Combo?I have a 13 inch Funai VCR/TV combo. The power won't stay on for more than 10 seconds and the tape just won't eject. It's an eBay purchase and worked with 2 different tapes. It was the third when everything stopped working. What can I do please?

 

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Looking for a Bread Maker Motor?I have a KBS 2 lbs bread maker and it has began slowing down and not kneading as it used to. I'd like to replace the motor to see if that resolves the issue. It does function once it breaks through the dough, but will stall out often and appears to be whining to get past that point.

 

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Removing a Burn Mark?How do you remove a burn mark in light wood?

 

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Kenmore Fridge Not Cool Yet?I have a Kenmore fridge that hasn't been used in 3 years. I plugged it in last night around 7 and woke up today and it's still not cool. How long would it usually take after being unplugged that long. I bought it brand new 4 years ago and used it for a year before it was unplugged. So it's pretty new.

 

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My Bed Won't Turn On To Inflate?Why won't my inflater turn on. Everything is plugged in correctly

 

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Inconsistent Automatic Buttonhole Completion?My Singer Heavy Duty 4452 sewing machine is completing a seemingly random amount of each buttonhole I try to sew. Sometimes it does the full thing, sometimes only half, part of one side, all but the end, etc. When it stops making progress, it just keeps going back and fourth in place. The "push" lever is down and I push it back every time. Is there something I need to do for this specific problem, or is it something that more general solutions will fix? Thank you.

 

A decorative lightbulb in a ceiling fixture.

Identifying Type of Lightbulb?Fixture too high to remove bulb to see what kind to replace with. Short of hiring a handyman twice; once to remove bulb and purchase new ones and again to replace bulb in fixture, is there any way to tell what kind, size of bulb to use? The bottom of bulb is flat and it's small so I'm stumped

 

An example of the sewing machine's malfunction.

Sewing Machine Sews Incorrectly, Then Stops?I've been using a Singer Heavy Duty 4452 sewing machine and it suddenly stopped sewing properly. It skips several stitches on the top of the fabric and the thread on the bottom is messy and bunched up, then it stops and the needle won't move until I take the fabric out. It does this on both thick and thin fabrics. I'm not sure what the issue is or how to fix it.

 

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Ceramic Bunny Repair?We have a ceramic bunny whose ears broke off. How do we fix it? I'd like to make new ears for it but do not know how. Thank you.

 

Pictures of the riding mower.

Poulan Pro PB301 Riding Mower Broken Deck Lift Handle?Anybody have one of these? I got one with a broken deck lift handle assembly and I'm not even sure what parts I need or what its supposed to look like. The bracket holding the left side is broken, and the pin that moves when you push the button doesn't have anything to click into. In the pics you can see the pivot point of the arm resting on top of the broken bracket. Second pic shows the arm moved off the bracket. Last pic is the bracket after I removed it. PICS of yours with all the parts?

 

A Kenmore sewing machine.

Repair Reverse on Kenmore Sewing Machine?Kenmore 1753 reverse seems to be locked. It only sees backward. How can this be fixed. I am the original owner. Machine is 52 years old.

 

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Dishwasher Will Not Start?I have a Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher. 2 years old rarely used. When I run a load it will always flash "Close Door" then begins to fill with water. It does neither but all the lights light. I'm about to order a water inlet valve. However it is rather pricey and I'm not sure if it's going to resolve the problem. Why does it flash, close door?

 

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Repairing A Cub Cadet Mower?My Cub Cadet rzt s54, the blades will not engage. I have replaced: the PTO switch, the PTO clutch, the fuse, and the safety switch under the seat, but the blades still won't engage.

 

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Switch For Pfaff 1222e?I asked this before, but still don't have the answer I need. I need to find the switch for my sewing machine Pfaff 1222E. I would buy the whole plugging module in order to get my switch, or a cheap machine for parts as long the switch is recoverable.

 

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Help to Restring/Change Bulbs Lawn Decorations?Need someone in Wichita Falls to restring/change bulbs in Christmas lawn decorations.

 

An electric typewriter.

Repairing a Brother Electronic Typewriter?I have AX-24 electronic Brother Typewriter. When power button is turned on, the Line 1 light just blinks and nothing works. It is cleaned, the daisy wheel, ink cassette and correct tape are all functioning as they should and have been reinstalled. I have done the resets of Code + Line out + Power on and pressed pretty much every key in combination. I have read the manual completely.

 

A hole in a crocheted tablecloth.

Repairing Holes In Crocheted Tablecloth?Ok, I found a tablecloth my mom and my great aunt crocheted for many hours. I was confused why my mom had it in a large plastic bag in the basement near washing machine area. When I pulled it out of the bag, I almost cried. A family member pulled it off my great aunt's table and used it as a drop cloth when he changed his car oil. There are holes all over it. I have read some suggestions for getting out the oil. Glad for more too.

 

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Troubleshooting A John Deere?JD x360. Cutting grass. Ran out of gas. Shut mower off. Put gas in it the next day. Got on it to start it, no power to anything, lights, hour meter. Nothing works. Put in a new ignition with new key, new battery. Seat safety switch good. PTO switch off. Brake pressed down and in lock position to start. Put key in, turn it to lights. Lights are good but don't come on. Hour meter does not come on. Turn key to start the tractor. Nothing. New battery. Old one was a 2014. Fuses (3) of them are all good. What I'm I missing?

 

The screen of a Janome Memory Craft.

Troubleshooting a Janome Memory Craft?My Janome Memory Craft 9459QCP has stopped working after the needle bent during my Free Motion Quilting. I have turned it on and off several times for periods of time, and I still get this message. It will not raise the needle. Is there a way to reboot the computer system?

 

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Finding a Switch for Pfaff Sewing Machine?Where can I found a switch for Pfaff 1222E? It seem to be discontinued.

 

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Repairing A Sewing Machine?My sewing machine was a gift. My foot and shank came off. Can they be reattached? The manuel was missing. Please help!

 

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Line Key Stuck on Typewriter?I own an Electronic Typewriter AX-22 and the "Line" light is on but the typewriter has this consistent ticking sound. I can use any of the other keys. How do I fix the ticking and is it associated with another issue and not the "Line" button?

 

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Riding Mower Quit Running?My Husqvarna rider was running fine for about 45 minutes, then stalled. When I try to start it, it clicks like it is trying but seems like it isn't turning over. Any ideas? Thank you.

 

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Heating Pad Code EE?My CVS heating pad has a code EE on it. How do I fix it?

 

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Riding Mower Won't Start?Scot S16/42 Riding Mower (Kohler engine) won't turn over. I have a good battery, new starter motor, new ignition switch, new starter solenoid, good gas, good spark plug, clean air filter, all safety switches work properly - all the normal stuff that prevents a riding mower gas engine from starting checked.

 

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Troubleshooting a Black and Decker Breadmaker?Used my Black and Decker All-in-one Breadmaker B1561 extensively during Covid, but recently the bread rose, then sank in the later stages. The pan paddle seems very stiff and I find the machine paddle stiff also. Could this be the problem?

 

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Poulan Riding Mower Won't Shift Gears?I have a 10 year old Poulan 42 inch 17.5 HP riding mower. A local mechanic had just replaced the carburetor and drive belt. When I got the mower back, I noticed it was much more difficult to stop. I had to throttle down (which I never had to do before). Braking gradually got worse.

 

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How to Make a Squirting Aerosol Spray Again?Hi! I just wondered if there's an easy fix for this problem. I've thrown away countless spray cans, usually because they don't spray. The product just dribbles or squirts out. Thanks in advance!

 

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My Mower Quits After 10 Minutes?My lawn tractor will only run for 10 minutes, then stops. It will restart but not run. When the temperature outside dropped to 53, the mower ran for 30 minutes then stopped. Again I could restart but it wouldn't run. Apparently when the engine heats up, it will shut down. I let the mower sit for a half hour then it will run again and then given the outdoor temperature, run for 10 or 30 minutes. Clean gas and filter and plug and fresh oil. I thought it was a fuel issue until the temperature dropped.

 

A replacement threader for a Memory Craft sewing machine.

Repairing A Memory Craft Sewing Machine?I have a sewing machine, Memory Craft 7000. I got a new replacement needle threader unit. How to put on machine, how to hold it?

 

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Problems With A Riding Lawnmower?I have a sit on lawnmower and am having problems with the petrol getting into the oil sump.

 

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B+S Engine Trouble?When I turn the key the B+G 12.5hp engine (lawn tractor) turns and then sticks. The starter is new. Is the next potential suspect battery or solenoid?

 

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Canvas on Pop-up Camper?Mice ate through the canvas and screens of my 1993 Pop-up camper. Big holes! How can I fix or where can I get canvas to replace it. It's not just one spot. Thanks for any suggestions!

 

A blanket that has been left outside in the weather.

Repairing Childhood Blanket?My childhood blanket was used recently (well, a few months ago) as a kennel cover for a friend's puppy and my husband has left it outside in the rain since then. My grandmother made it to be able to fold into a pillow as well (hence the extra fabric piece at the bottom). There is also places missing that were there before he left it outside. Is there a way to salvage it and remove the mold without further damage? (P.s. he's already upset with himself about it)

 

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