Author: Steve.

Producer and host of REPAIRS101 . Filmmaker. Semi-retired Heavy Equipment (Marine) Mechanic. Former shipyard worker, heavy equipment operator, sailing pro and arborist.
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Chainsaws : Sharpening

How to do-it-yourself instructional on sharpening a chainsaw by hand using files and checking raker height using a straight-edge and a feeler-gauge. Discusses use of Dremel power rotary tool in shop environment. Shows use of chain file guide for proper angle on cutting edge and filing back a damaged chisel-point to restore a good cutting edge.
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Pop Rivets – Garden Hose Hanger Fix

How to do-it-yourself instructional on repairing a broken garden hose hanger using a pop rivet gun. Shows pop-rivet gun tip replacement, drill bit selection, installing and removing pop rivets.
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Deadbolt Lock Replacement

Today on Repairs101 : deadbolt lock replacement. Oh man, you know you got problems when your key rotates more than three hundred and sixty degrees...
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Oven door wonky?

If your oven door’s all wonky like this: I can show you how to fix that, real easy. The outer door skin is coming separated...
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Side Mirror Replacement

How to do-it yourself instructional on replacing a side-view mirror on a car or light truck with complete inner door panel removal and installation process and discussions on torque and the over-tightening of fasteners.
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Spark Plug Troubleshooting

Discussion on possible causes of and solutions to a fouled spark-plug. Demonstrates governor spring tension increase to raise operating speed.

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