Proxxon Tools Great for Repairs and Fixes

I have a favorite spatula, but unfortunately, the handle split, making it useless. After a coupe unsuccessful attempts at gluing, I decided on a more permanent solution—Proxxon tools to the rescue.

Supplies and Equipment

• 1/8" dowel rod
• Liquid wood adhesive
• Clamps
• Proxxon Bench Drill Press TBM
• Proxxon Delta Sander OZI/E

Instructions

1. After I removed the silicone spatula head, the handle fell apart in three pieces.
2. I labeled the pieces to be sure they fit together correctly for the repair.
   
   
   
3. Using the Delta sander, I sanded away the remnants of old glue leaving fresh wood.
4. Next, I glued the piece back together in the correct order.
   
   
   
5. With the pieces clamped in place, I set the handle aside to dry.
   
   
   
6. I positioned the handle in the machine vice and drilled three equally distanced holes for the dowel pieces.
   
   
   
7. Then, I glued the dowels in the holes, and again waited for the glue to dry.
   
   
   
8. I sanded the dowels down, smooth with the handle, with the Delta sander.
9. Ta da!! Repaired and good as new!!
   
   
   

Carole