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Post by novkev24 on Oct 14, 2010 6:17:43 GMT -6
Hi, I recently purchase a VV-50 from eBay. The screws in the lid were stripped and the lid became detached from the unit. To resolve this issue, I applied wood glue to a couple toothpicks and put the toothpicks in the holes. When the glue was dry, I drilled pilot holes for the screws. Apparently, my holes were not big enough. When I screwed in the screws, the lid cracked along the edge. I'm trying to figure out how to fix the damage. Your suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Kevin
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alang
One Spring Motor
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Post by alang on Oct 14, 2010 10:01:51 GMT -6
My VV-50 in oak had the exact same damage. For those splits where the wood was still there I repaired it like you with wood glue, clamped for several days and let it set even longer, and then drilled pilot holes that were just slightly smaller than the actual screws. I had another spot where the wood was missing a piece, there I simply cut out a rectanular piece and glued in a replacement. Next time I do this I would try to color match stain the replacement piece before I glue it in, but otherwise it works well. Also try if you can align the wood fibers of the replacement piece with the cabinet. Good luck Andreas
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Post by eckster on Dec 25, 2010 20:13:14 GMT -6
I am restoring the old wood on my 50 that i just purchased and it is starting to look good when its all done i will show you how it looks
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Post by roaring20s on Dec 26, 2010 10:28:06 GMT -6
Yes eckster, a photo or to would be nice. Do before and after pictures.
I wonder, how member novkev24's repair workout? Even if the result was less than perfect, A VV-50 is a very good machine. I had one for years and loved it.
Questions and answers are great to read, but follow-up adds a layer of information for others experiencing similar issues.
James.
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Post by eckster on Dec 27, 2010 13:55:26 GMT -6
Yup i will do that. Good that you reminded me i haven't gotten to far yet
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Post by eckster on Dec 27, 2010 19:32:04 GMT -6
By looking at the picture its lifting where the wood grain is. This looks like a tiger oak unit
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Post by eckster on Jan 22, 2011 21:47:25 GMT -6
I hope the repair on the cracked lid is going good. My brother is a cabinet maker and an antique wood restorer for clocks and antiques, He has worked a lot with old oak products. He says the problem with oak that gets well over 90 years old is almost imposible to restore depending on environmental issues or how its been handled, I have a big crack almost not noticeable on my unit, He told me dont even touch it chances are i would cause more damage. Other than that my unit is in good shape. At first i did not believe him because my vv-iv was tiger oak he looked at and said it is because a lot of sealer was used on that one because the oak is darker on my vv-iv than on my 50, I dont like having a crack on my vv-50 but it may turn out worse than what is on it now, Oak through time continues to shrink and dry through time then through vibration or shock it can crack. If it is mahogany it is more forgiving. So i am gonna leave the wood as is. Here is a picture of the crack. So much for the before and after pictures
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Post by roaring20s on Jan 22, 2011 23:29:32 GMT -6
I vote that eckster, leaves that crack alone.
James.
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gerald
Three Spring Motor
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Post by gerald on Feb 3, 2011 22:01:01 GMT -6
When I have lose screws, I'll take a sliver of wood and place it in the screw hole and immediately put the screw back in. The little piece that I add buddies up with what's already there and it has never failed me. Is this too cheap and dirty? Jerry
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Post by eckster on Feb 3, 2011 23:07:49 GMT -6
Thats probably ur best bet because certain fillers can expand and make the holes or cracks worse sometimes dipping the screws in laquer helps too, but if you have huge cracks you may have to search for a machine that is getting parted out, but if you can get those screws tight with wedges of wood then thats good i would only sinch up the screws in increments say an 8th of a turn until they are snug and that is it. starting from the center ones out
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Post by eckster on Jan 21, 2012 2:34:12 GMT -6
Seen your video of the V V 50 in action I must say looks and sounds pretty good.
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