Workbench notes

Small repairs around the house and what each one took.

October 15, 2026

The dripping tap

A new washer cost almost nothing. Finding the right size took three trips to the hardware shop.

Bike chain

September 18, 2026

Cleaned and oiled after a winter outside. It still skips in the smallest gear, so a new one is on the list.

September 9, 2026

Door that sticks

Planed a few millimeters off the bottom edge. Painted it again so the bare wood does not swell.

A wobbly chair

September 3, 2026

Wood glue and a clamp overnight. Firm again, as long as nobody leans back.

Old radio

August 25, 2026

The volume knob crackled. Contact cleaner fixed it in a minute, after an hour of opening the case.