Yet another Rare machine destroyed by poor packaging....
12-30-2015, 01:03 PM
#41
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Originally Posted by SteveH
I have been able to solder pot metal before but it is SUCH a pain in the tookus...
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12-31-2015, 08:43 AM
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that is so awful. I had one completely destroyed in shipment. no padding at all on it.. and I just got a 185K, with a nice case, that was in pretty nice shape.
the case was broken in shipment. the machine itself is ok. just the case. but I will see what they say on any refund..
the case was broken in shipment. the machine itself is ok. just the case. but I will see what they say on any refund..
01-01-2016, 10:34 AM
#45
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Too bad sellers are so irresponsible when packing - even after they are given info on what to do - seems like lately it is an ongoing trend...
The green cases for the 185's get really brittle and chip/break easily. Inside the base for the one that I have the supports are broken that hold up the machine at one end - the machine sits lopsided - I like the case so I will have to figure out something so that the machine will sit level - any suggestions for fixing are welcome - I will post later in another thread.
Steve - hope your Parisian beauty arrives safely!
Originally Posted by melmerr1
that is so awful. I had one completely destroyed in shipment. no padding at all on it.. and I just got a 185K, with a nice case, that was in pretty nice shape.
the case was broken in shipment. the machine itself is ok. just the case. but I will see what they say on any refund..
the case was broken in shipment. the machine itself is ok. just the case. but I will see what they say on any refund..
Steve - hope your Parisian beauty arrives safely!
01-01-2016, 11:57 AM
#46
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I know they make special low temp solders for pot metal. I haven't worked with the stuff so can't say how good it really is but it might be a possibility.
Good thing about it. With the removable shell you might be able to solder the frame back together without damaging the finish.
I'm glad you got a refund.
I don't think people realize that metal breaks too. I think heavy=unbreakable to most people.
Rodney
Good thing about it. With the removable shell you might be able to solder the frame back together without damaging the finish.
I'm glad you got a refund.
I don't think people realize that metal breaks too. I think heavy=unbreakable to most people.
Rodney
01-01-2016, 03:55 PM
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I spent part of yesterday gluing a plastic Kenmore case back together with plastruct. Managed to cement a bit of my hair into the crack too. 
It's nothing like a strong bond but at least it looks better.
It's nothing like a strong bond but at least it looks better.
01-07-2016, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 19cats
At least you have a somewhat happy ending to the story. Please post pictures of your new Cinderella and your poor thing when you have a hand crank on it.
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SO cute... SO almost well made....
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Crazy cool engineering almost happened here...
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