What if you used super glue on all the joints when first assembled? Is it the threads that give way or is the screw in too small and easily broken?
83256
It's the screw itself that breaks. It doesn't look like it should be too small, they're a good size, but the littlest of contact and they bend out, the plastic is too soft or something. I tried glueing them back together after they broke off, but super glue and a couple other things I had on hand didn't hold them.
83257
Very simple fix, just screw in a small wood or sheet metal screw into the base that the handle screws into. Problem solved. I have to do this to several broom handles that constantly work loose.
83258
Works awesome to super glue it when you put it together. Lasted a long time that way. It is plastic and if it sits out in the weather it will not last forever, but the metal ones won't either - they will rust and fall apart after a while too. LOVE this one and have tried many others! We do dog rescue so have lots of dogs around, it gets use a lot!
83259
You probably could put some super glue when first assembled. They just get loose some times, but its' super easy to tighten before using. I just hold the rake on the ground, then spin the handle, problem solved. But, this will be my third one I'm buying now. They last about two years, then the red part that attaches to the bucket doesn't like to stay together (from wear in the sun, if you keep it out of the sun, it would be okay). Still, but pooper scooper I've ever used.
83260
No, I don't think that would work. The plastic - on the rake - just breaks in half. If the poop is frozen the rake just isn't strong enough to push it. If you live in a mild climate you might be fine. But I still recommend it. Once the rake breaks just go to the hardware store and buy a different one. This is the best dog poop picker upper ever.
83261
Hi Connie.. In regards to our set, the rake portion broke off at the bottom above the threads.. so in our case glue would not have helped.
83262
We tried super glueing it but the threads that were broken did not hold. It is the threads that come unscrewed everytime you use it. As you can imagine it is frustrating to try and pick up dog poop when the scooper and rake are both swinging around. I would not recommend this
2030578
Same problem here. In fact, I have had problems with all the screws and holes. Have yet to get the thing together.
1584665
I have it currently assembled on my desk. No glue was used. I will note that the magnets gave out long ago, but the toothpicks holding the bottom panels are still holding them in place.
1422705
The holes may not line up perfectly but we did get it together. It's not a high quality piece but once we did get it together, I loved it. It is sturdy and once its together it's fine. Have someone who is fairly strong and decent with assembly help you. If it doesnt come together the way you like, simply return it.
1522553
I didn't have any problems at all. I loosely attached all the screws before tightening any thing down. I could see how there could be issues if someone tightened down one side in which case they wouldn't have any slack to line things up. Also I'm sure you could probably strip the wood if you over-tightened the screws.
123445
I ran into the same issue. After I got the rest of it tightened, I laid the whole thing down horizontally, undid the screws that were holding those two L & R legs, made sure the leg pieces were then flush, and put the screws back in. This time, with the whole thing horizontal, it was much easier to screw the screws/bolts together. And I had to get it SUPER tight before it wasn't wobbly. But it did eventually work great. Hope this helps!
390429
I wish I would have seen these comments before trying to assemble ours! NO manual and we had a heck of a time getting them put together. Same issue with the holes not lining up, I'm wondering if it would have been easier if we didn't tighten the screws all the way until they were all in....I don't know? We nearly stripped our screws but muscled through it and got them assembled. Really cool chair; just a pain to assemble.
461784
This happened to us. A friend gave us everything but the screws. I paid the manufacturer $25 for a new bag of screws. You need to give them the manufacturing date though, which is on the frame somewhere.
1388182
this happened to me too--and it's absolutely ridiculous. How hard is it to supply screws that won't split the wood? I'm thinking about just dumping it out, or giving it to someone who has smaller screws.
2021323
I put it together for my girls in June and haven't had any issue with the parts. I did not use glue.
2189288
We've had similar things happen and my husband used a strong glue for some parts, others, he had to come up with something on his own. We ended up buying another one when it became "no longer fixable"; which we are not happy with - the previous one was terrific, why they changed it, I don't know !!! I don't know if there are any replacement parts available; you could try to contact the manufacturer.
195073
Wow, I did not have that happen to me. Mine went together beautifully and looks great. I would suggest Lowes or Home Depot or a similar place. I suggest bringing the frame piece in need of the bolts to ensure a proper fit.
2232041
This will not fix your issue. I would suggest buying a product called JB WELD and filling the holes with the syrup. once it hardens, predrill small holes with a drill bit then the screws you have left will catch their threads on the solid JB WELD
276169
It is very easy to assemble, but I'll add one thing. Before you put the screws in, put a dab of LocTite on them. I had to tighten ours 4 times in the past year, because the screws somehow loosen and it becomes very wobbly. The LocTite however, will make it very difficult to take apart if it ever needs disassembled.
2031216
I just finished assembling this bike less than an hour ago; so, this is still fresh in my mind. I had a bit of trouble with this as well. First, make sure everything is lined up straight and the screw holes are open. You may need to turn the screw through each of the holes (before assembling) to open them up if they are not drilled open all the way. I also found that it took a bit of "elbow grease" to get the screw to go all the way in as it is supposed to do. The first few turns of the screwdriver are difficult, then it screws in smoothly. Perhaps there is a holding material on the inside of the handlebars that you have to get through, I'm not sure. I hope this helps; good luck!
889445
Not sure if it is just me or not, seems to me it is inconvenient to fix it every time even though it don't take that much time....it comes in loose parts and you have to connect it every time before use and after use to put it back, if you are planning to leave it assembled in a spot, it is a good one for the price....does that answer your question?
1636684
Mr. Fix says check with the manufactor for parts. If your handy try retrofitting the parts from a hardware store. How'd that break anyway? Good luck.