[ASA89]

I want to let everyone know how lucky we are to have access to the amazingly talented Villagertinker! I contacted him after reading a post in this group after he recovered a lost wedding ring from inside a recliner.
Did someone say Recliner!? My husband broke the leg extender on his electric recliner last week. It has all the bells and whistles and was only 3 years old but we figured it wasn’t repairable, so we checked out 3 furniture stores for a new one and none of them would take the broken one when they delivered the new one. Thrift shops, same answer.
Enter Dan, the Villagetinker. He responded immediately and came over, diagnosed the problem, a broken plastic mechanism, that couldn’t be repaired…..but wait! He made a new part from metal, made several trips to fit it perfectly and it works now, better than before because it’s a custom made replacement metal part.
We are amazed at his talent, his kindness, his availability and ingenuity. What a great resource for those of us who aren’t mechanical and can barely screw in a lightbulb. Becky and Sam say Thanks Dave! You saved the day.

[jebartle]

[QUOTE=ASA89;2231959]I want to let everyone know how lucky we are to have access to the amazingly talented Villagertinker! I contacted him after reading a post in this group after he recovered a lost wedding ring from inside a recliner.
Did someone say Recliner!? My husband broke the leg extender on his electric recliner last week. It has all the bells and whistles and was only 3 years old but we figured it wasn’t repairable, so we checked out 3 furniture stores for a new one and none of them would take the broken one when they delivered the new one. Thrift shops, same answer.
Enter Dan, the Villagetinker. He responded immediately and came over, diagnosed the problem, a broken plastic mechanism, that couldn’t be repaired…..but wait! He made a new part from metal, made several trips to fit it perfectly and it works now, better than before because it’s a custom made replacement metal part.
We are amazed at his talent, his kindness, his availability and ingenuity. What a great resource for those of us who aren’t mechanical and can barely screw in a lightbulb. Becky and Sam say Thanks Dave! You saved

[jebartle]

Originally Posted by ASA89

I want to let everyone know how lucky we are to have access to the amazingly talented Villagertinker! I contacted him after reading a post in this group after he recovered a lost wedding ring from inside a recliner.
Did someone say Recliner!? My husband broke the leg extender on his electric recliner last week. It has all the bells and whistles and was only 3 years old but we figured it wasn’t repairable, so we checked out 3 furniture stores for a new one and none of them would take the broken one when they delivered the new one. Thrift shops, same answer.
Enter Dan, the Villagetinker. He responded immediately and came over, diagnosed the problem, a broken plastic mechanism, that couldn’t be repaired…..but wait! He made a new part from metal, made several trips to fit it perfectly and it works now, better than before because it’s a custom made replacement metal part.
We are amazed at his talent, his kindness, his availability and ingenuity. What a great resource for those of us who aren’t mechanical and can barely screw in a lightbulb. Becky and Sam say Thanks Dave! You saved the day.

I agree, our Village tinker is so kind helping all of us, atta boy!

[Stu from NYC]

Never used his services yet but he is a prince of a fellow

[bsloan1960]

Originally Posted by ASA89

I want to let everyone know how lucky we are to have access to the amazingly talented Villagertinker! I contacted him after reading a post in this group after he recovered a lost wedding ring from inside a recliner.
Did someone say Recliner!? My husband broke the leg extender on his electric recliner last week. It has all the bells and whistles and was only 3 years old but we figured it wasn’t repairable, so we checked out 3 furniture stores for a new one and none of them would take the broken one when they delivered the new one. Thrift shops, same answer.
Enter Dan, the Villagetinker. He responded immediately and came over, diagnosed the problem, a broken plastic mechanism, that couldn’t be repaired…..but wait! He made a new part from metal, made several trips to fit it perfectly and it works now, better than before because it’s a custom made replacement metal part.
We are amazed at his talent, his kindness, his availability and ingenuity. What a great resource for those of us who aren’t mechanical and can barely screw in a lightbulb. Becky and Sam say Thanks Dave! You saved the day.

I assumed he Tinkered at his own house- didn't know he offered services. Is he a Handyman?

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I assumed he Tinkered at his own house- didn't know he offered services. Is he a Handyman?

Not officially a handyman, I try to help the people that have tried other options and were not able to get help. For example the recliner I repaired, the owners had already tried a few resources, with all of them saying 'not repairable'. I was able to hand make a metal piece to replace the plastic piece that broke.
I do not like the current "throw it away and replace" mentality so I do all I can to REPAIR items, sometimes I am successful, some I am not, but I like the challenges. Keep me young.....

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Not officially a handyman, I try to help the people that have tried other options and were not able to get help. For example the recliner I repaired, the owners had already tried a few resources, with all of them saying 'not repairable'. I was able to hand make a metal piece to replace the plastic piece that broke.
I do not like the current "throw it away and replace" mentality so I do all I can to REPAIR items, sometimes I am successful, some I am not, but I like the challenges. Keep me young.....

Helping a neighbor is quite kind.
Tinker for President, see if you can fix that mess!

[justjim]

Who said there is no market for a nice guy? ������

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Tinker for President, see if you can fix that mess!

I doubt God himself could fix this mess we're all in.

[New Englander]

Village Tinker has also helped me with a water pressure gauge and the best way to use it. Thanks Tinker!!!

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Not officially a handyman, I try to help the people that have tried other options and were not able to get help. For example the recliner I repaired, the owners had already tried a few resources, with all of them saying 'not repairable'. I was able to hand make a metal piece to replace the plastic piece that broke.
I do not like the current "throw it away and replace" mentality so I do all I can to REPAIR items, sometimes I am successful, some I am not, but I like the challenges. Keep me young.....

You are the man! I like doing what you do , I could fix anything, sadly rheumatoid arthritis has taken its toll.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by ASA89

I want to let everyone know how lucky we are to have access to the amazingly talented Villagertinker! I contacted him after reading a post in this group after he recovered a lost wedding ring from inside a recliner.
Did someone say Recliner!? My husband broke the leg extender on his electric recliner last week. It has all the bells and whistles and was only 3 years old but we figured it wasn’t repairable, so we checked out 3 furniture stores for a new one and none of them would take the broken one when they delivered the new one. Thrift shops, same answer.
Enter Dan, the Villagetinker. He responded immediately and came over, diagnosed the problem, a broken plastic mechanism, that couldn’t be repaired…..but wait! He made a new part from metal, made several trips to fit it perfectly and it works now, better than before because it’s a custom made replacement metal part.
We are amazed at his talent, his kindness, his availability and ingenuity. What a great resource for those of us who aren’t mechanical and can barely screw in a lightbulb. Becky and Sam say Thanks Dave! You saved the day.

Absolutely believe you. I have no questions about the abilities of Villagetinker - we are all so lucky to have him in TV and at this forum.

[Worldseries27]

Fi

Originally Posted by johnn

helping a neighbor is quite kind.
Tinker for president, see if you can fix that mess!
:bigapplause:

think the economy needs him more

[TOMCAT]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Not officially a handyman, I try to help the people that have tried other options and were not able to get help. For example the recliner I repaired, the owners had already tried a few resources, with all of them saying 'not repairable'. I was able to hand make a metal piece to replace the plastic piece that broke.
I do not like the current "throw it away and replace" mentality so I do all I can to REPAIR items, sometimes I am successful, some I am not, but I like the challenges. Keep me young.....

I thought you had a catchy name there and wonder about it. You really do tinkering. Good for you. You are talented.

[BoatRatKat]

Villagetinker, you're very kind and helpful. I like reading these kinds of posts!