Repairing broken Closet Knob July 09, 2018, 09:25:50 pm We have a 99 26 IB - the knob on the starboard mirrored hanging closet broke off.. and resisted all efforts to be repaired by glue or epoxy so I used a bit intended for tile and glass to drill a hole in the mirror and attached a generic brass know with a screw. Not sure if the tile bit was necessary (rather expensive at $12.00 and not in my tool box) but I found that recommendation on a DIY site and did not want to crack the mirror. Even with this special bit it was a very tough drilling and took several minutes to get through the mirror and into the wood.. Photo attached.. doesn't match the port side now but looks OK and is functional. ... 1 Likes
Re: Repairing broken Closet Knob Reply #1 – July 09, 2018, 09:48:44 pm Take a look at this Amazon website ...Mirart Self-stick Mirrored Acrylic Pull - - Amazon.comScroll down to the bottom and you should see some parts that I think you're looking for. Hope this helps. 3 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Repairing broken Closet Knob Reply #2 – July 09, 2018, 10:32:06 pm ...but now you've got the drill bit for the next time you need what you didn't know you needed--after all, can you really have too many tools? I don't think my dad ever came home empty-handed from an auction, & I've found multiples of multiples--still trying to ID what's in the barn (but I knew where to lay my hands on an oil-filter wrench when the neighbor was giving me a refresher on servicing the tractor earlier in the summer)...I've found a stainless steel rv sink that's in good shape (but I've read about the nightmares of trying to replace an LD sink) & five 5-gallon buckets full of various lengths of carriage bolts/nuts &...&...&...Actually, your repair looks better than mine--the fridge door swung back (obviously not level) & clipped the pantry handle just right. It broke off down into the mirrored acrylic backing piece on the door; I used a clear epoxy & it seems on there tight enough, but I can see the crack & divot on the base piece enough to be annoyed. I might someday order a replacement from the Mothership or Ed's link above, but don't know how I'd get the mirrored base off the mirrored door (sure can't pry the sucker off without risking 7 years bad luck & having to make another order from the Mothership ).Lynne 2 Likes
Re: Repairing broken Closet Knob Reply #3 – July 10, 2018, 01:29:51 am QuoteNot sure if the tile bit was necessary . . .Every new project is an opportunity to buy a new tool . . .You covered that one. 3 Likes
Re: Repairing broken Closet Knob Reply #4 – July 10, 2018, 09:12:11 am Joel,Yes it seems that every problem crates a" an opportunity to buy a new tool..." 1 Likes
Re: Repairing broken Closet Knob Reply #5 – July 10, 2018, 10:03:30 am "...but don't know how I'd get the mirrored base off the mirrored door..."Surely there must be a heat gun out there in that barn! 1 Likes
Re: Repairing broken Closet Knob Reply #6 – July 10, 2018, 07:12:02 pm Quote from: Lynne Broyles-Greenwood - July 09, 2018, 10:32:06 pm...but now you've got the drill bit for the next time you need what you didn't know you needed--after all, can you really have too many tools? I don't think my dad ever came home empty-handed from an auction, & I've found multiples of multiples--still trying to ID what's in the barn (but I knew where to lay my hands on an oil-filter wrench when the neighbor was giving me a refresher on servicing the tractor earlier in the summer)...I've found a stainless steel rv sink that's in good shape (but I've read about the nightmares of trying to replace an LD sink) & five 5-gallon buckets full of various lengths of carriage bolts/nuts &...&...&...Actually, your repair looks better than mine--the fridge door swung back (obviously not level) & clipped the pantry handle just right. It broke off down into the mirrored acrylic backing piece on the door; I used a clear epoxy & it seems on there tight enough, but I can see the crack & divot on the base piece enough to be annoyed. I might someday order a replacement from the Mothership or Ed's link above, but don't know how I'd get the mirrored base off the mirrored door (sure can't pry the sucker off without risking 7 years bad luck & having to make another order from the Mothership ).LynneQuote from: Lynne Broyles-Greenwood - July 09, 2018, 10:32:06 pm I've replaced several using a hair dryer to get the old one off the mirror. 1 Likes
Re: Repairing broken Closet Knob Reply #7 – July 11, 2018, 12:43:50 am Thx, Steve & Chris...that's why I appreciate all the extra brains here. The hairdryer might be my first try (no sense in starting out with the heavy artillery if the dryer works; combustion in the LD makes me bit nervous...I think I've only lit the oven once )Steve, a heat gun is one thing I didn't find in Dad's stash; I've actually got my own (stripped up a basement-full of old vinyl tile once )Ths, guys.Lynne
Re: Repairing broken Closet Knob Reply #8 – July 11, 2018, 01:55:44 am Quote from: Lynne Broyles-Greenwood - July 11, 2018, 12:43:50 amThx, Steve & Chris...that's why I appreciate all the extra brains here. The hairdryer might be my first try (no sense in starting out with the heavy artillery if the dryer works; combustion in the LD makes me bit nervous...I think I've only lit the oven once )Steve, a heat gun is one thing I didn't find in Dad's stash; I've actually got my own (stripped up a basement-full of old vinyl tile once )Ths, guys.LynneThen you probably wouldn't be interested in Elon Musk's modest solution?
Re: Repairing broken Closet Knob Reply #9 – July 11, 2018, 10:46:20 am Quote from: joel wiley - July 11, 2018, 01:55:44 amThen you probably wouldn't be interested in Elon Musk's modest solution?Joel--Actually, the video looks fun (reminds me of a piece I recently saw about the NASA engineer who invented the Supersoaker)--just not in enclosed spaces...I'm getting to be quite the dinosaur. I remember hearing about bottle rocket battles between fraternities when I was at Mizzou (my dad's AGP house has had more than one fire...though I suppose it shouldn't surprise me that there seems to be an inverse correlation between education/ common sense & predicting outcomes when testosterone, alcohol, & explosives are involved). When my son was about 15 he came home excitedly talking about learning to make "sparkler bombs" on the Fourth from some older guys in his Scout troop--he was not pleased when I was not just unenthusiastic, but aghast & nixed further involvement--"But Brooks is doing it" was no endorsement for the idea of exploding things flinging metal everywhere, and my point that Brook's dad & grandpa are lawyers who can fix Brooks' problems fell on deaf ears...it was not a Happy Fourth. Bill eventually enlisted in the Army where he could play with big guns & explosives--with proper supervision, and his mama has no say in the matter (which is how it should be).Me? I'll start with the hairdryer... Lynne 2 Likes
Re: Repairing broken Closet Knob Reply #10 – August 28, 2018, 10:59:01 pm I know i'm a couple months late on this but I just fixed one of mine. Spray the base of the broken knob with glass cleaner and then just use a razer blade to cut under base. Don't pry but cut from each side and it'll come right off. Then clean up with alchol and stick the new one on.
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