So a while back i picked up a MBH yellow. However, the front handle is pretty soft, meaning it feels like it wants to break off. Anyone have any tips on how to strengthen it?
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Drilling a small hole in the tab of each side of the handle, then securing with very small stainless steel bolt, nut and washer works. I have used this method to secure handles that have broken off and ones that feel soft as you describe. I usually remove all the rust possible using #0000 steel wool. Once completed the small bolt head is barely visible on the outside.
Quote from: Cellar2ful on February 16, 2023, 06:01:32 PM
Drilling a small hole in the tab of each side of the handle, then securing with very small stainless steel bolt, nut and washer works. I have used this method to secure handles that have broken off and ones that feel soft as you describe. I usually remove all the rust possible using #0000 steel wool. Once completed the small bolt head is barely visible on the outside.
Thanks for the tip Cellar. ill look for a small bolt and go from there. I apprecaite it.
If you have a Tractor Supply company near by, they have a good selection of nuts, bolts, etc
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Here is an example of the size bolts I use. Although the photos are from a lid handle, I have used the same repair method to reattach mbh's.
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