I am in need of a new knob

[Speicher]

Dear Sir

I understand you will be able to supply me with a new knob. The one I have at the moment is very loose, and does not grip very well. The hole it goes into seems to have got bigger, and so it does not work properly.

I cannot get it to screw in properly and this is causing me lots of problems. I have tried using some packing tape to make things bigger, but that does not work, it just gets wet and sticky.

The size I need is approximately six inches.
I am sure you could post one to me. Please ask the Manager of your Spares department if he has one he could send me.


Yours faithfully



























PS I have had this saucepan for a long time, and would like you to replace the knob on the handle.

 

[Mr Phoebus]

Was the knob coming off when you gripped it too tightly?

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Dear Sir,

My crack seems to be getting wider by the day. I've tried stuffing things in it but just can't seem to fill it at all. The edges are quite moist and peeling, but I am unsure whether this is causing the issues I am suffering. I've tried many products which claim to be able to help, but none leaves me satisfied with the result. Perhaps you could send out one of your men to assist me with my crack. If suitably skilled I'm sure he could fill it right up for me and stop the breeze which appears to be whistling from within it.

Yours sincerely,


XXX

 

[Speicher]

Was the knob coming off when you gripped it too tightly?

It was working loose, but then I think I screwed it too hard.

 

[Mr Phoebus]

You're a norty gurl. I wonder if your mum reads your posts?

 

[Speicher]

Dear Sir,

My crack seems to be getting wider by the day. I've tried stuffing things in it but just can't seem to fill it at all. The edges are quite moist and peeling, but I am unsure whether this is causing the issues I am suffering. I've tried many products which claim to be able to help, but none leaves me satisfied with the result. Perhaps you could send out one of your men to assist me with my crack. If suitably skilled I'm sure he could fill it right up for me and stop the breeze which appears to be whistling from within it.

Yours sincerely,


XXX

Dear Mr S Bloke

I think you are trying to fill your crack too quickly. You need to work gently and slowly to achieve a satisfactory end result. Firstly you have to remove all the loose bits, that may be only partially attached.

Then you rub down the area to remove any smaller loose particles. Then you make a very thick paste, and apply it to the crack. But at this stage do not take the layer too deep. Continue working the area very slowly.

When you are satisfied and everything is dry, another finer layer may be applied. This will give a smooth result that you are looking for.

Your sincerely

 

[Speicher]

You're a norty gurl. I wonder if your mum reads your posts?

I hope not, she lives about forty miles away.

 

[Mr Phoebus]

Worcester sauce.

 

[Aperitif]

...there's probably worse t' come too...

 

[Speicher]

Wos this 'ere sauce, Aperitif?

 

[Aperitif]

Wos this 'ere sauce, Aperitif?

No great shakes..! On the other hand you have caused pan demon I um...

 

[Kirstie]

Speicher you are cool

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Dear Mr S Bloke

I think you are trying to fill your crack too quickly. You need to work gently and slowly to achieve a satisfactory end result. Firstly you have to remove all the loose bits, that may be only partially attached.

Then you rub down the area to remove any smaller loose particles. Then you make a very thick paste, and apply it to the crack. But at this stage do not take the layer too deep. Continue working the area very slowly.

When you are satisfied and everything is dry, another finer layer may be applied. This will give a smooth result that you are looking for.

Your sincerely

Dear Ms Speicher,

Thank you for your words of wisdom. I attempted to fill my crack more slowly last night and it was certainly an eye opener for me. Once the loose bits had been removed, itself a bit of a task as some were rather deep inside the orifice, the whole thing looked a lot less scary indeed. In fact it looked almost inviting!

The dampness was still a bit of an issue, but gently pushing the moist mixture into the darker recesses and slowly manipulating it with all fingers on both hands seemd to really help. I had to get a small mirror on a stick at one point to ensure that all the inner surfaces were sufficiently coated in the rather sticky concoction, but with a bit of practise (and the help of a neighbour) I managed to ensure that the wind eminating from within has now been stopped.

A second inspection some hours later revealed that the sticky mixture had hardened quite well and was completely filling my crack, which was nice to see. I got another neighbour to assist in putting some more into my crack and using his fingers to position it whilst I held the mirror was very successful. Once we'd both finished my crack seemed to be completely full, even to the point where some of the mixture was beginning to ooze out, but a quick wipe with a damp cloth sorted that out.

Later I had a final look with the lights fully on and both neighbours around to help, and all looked positively peachy. My crack was finally full and had a slightly rough texture to it, probably from having so many people working on it throughout the day, but this was easily resolved by both neighbours frantically rubbing away at it with some fine sandpaper until I was satisfied that my normal smoothness was back.

Once again, thanks for your help with my problem. My crack has been filled and never again will see the light of day.

Yours sincerely,

XXX

 

[yenrod]

>I am in need of a new knob

Roger rabbit packed in

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

I have a knob you can use...you'd need to treat it well as I'm kind of attached to it, it doesn't take much, just a good spit and polish every few hours should be all that's required. It's a push in design though rather than a screw in type but it holds it's head well in a sticky situation and always shines up nicely.