<![CDATA[Not everything with a cracked plastic case is destined for the bin.]]>Not everything with a cracked plastic case is destined for the bin.

This Flymo came into TOG with a badly damaged outer shell. Our member Ambrose repaired it with a plastic welder, melting the plastic and embedding metal staples across the break from the inside to reinforce it.

That is one of the joys of a hackerspace: shared tools, shared knowledge, and people willing to give things a second life.

Blog post here: https://www.tog.ie/2026/04/bringing-a-cracked-flymo-back-to-life/

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]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/topic/fc555dff-f881-4473-9002-c951d7a793d6/not-everything-with-a-cracked-plastic-case-is-destined-for-the-bin.RSS for NodeThu, 14 May 2026 23:37:02 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 09:35:23 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Not everything with a cracked plastic case is destined for the bin. on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:20:48 GMT]]>@tog my neighbour had a flymo

For those unaware, it is a wheelless lawn mower, which floats when started. Very cool lawnmower.

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