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Title: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: Mrs Steptoe on December 17, 2014, 08:47:42 AM Has anyone else had a problem with the 'lugs' (which hold the handle bolt) breaking on a Minelab coil?
I really like using the small 18.5 eliptical coil on my 705 as it is so light,but now it is useless. :'( Any ideas on fixing it appreciated.Such a shame as the coil itself is working fine. Thanks. Mrs.S. :) Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: Val Beechey on December 17, 2014, 09:41:15 AM Good Morning Mrs S. :)
Someone else had the same problem a few months ago but I can't remember who. If you've got the bit that broke off I believe it's poss to mend and reinforce it. Maybe whoever it was will see you post and advise. Val Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: DEADLOCK on December 17, 2014, 09:56:41 AM If you send shunggav a Pm he had same trouble and Got it fixed
Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: Val Beechey on December 17, 2014, 10:16:25 AM Hey, there you go. As soon as someone said the name I found the post. Link attached. 'A few months' !!! my doesn't time fly. ::)
http://www.detectingwales.com/index.php?topic=18757.0 (http://www.detectingwales.com/index.php?topic=18757.0) Val Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: Mrs Steptoe on December 17, 2014, 10:24:39 AM Many thanks Val and Deadlock. I'll get in touch with Woodbob and see if he can help.
Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: JohnF on December 17, 2014, 11:53:31 AM The same thing happened to me a few years ago. I fixed it with a small fibreglass repair kit from a car accessories shop. It wasn't particularly pretty but it did the job.
Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: woodbob123 on December 17, 2014, 12:17:45 PM Should be no problem to repair I'm in Newport how do you want to get it to me and how soon do you want it done????? Bob
Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: Mrs Steptoe on December 17, 2014, 01:55:03 PM Thank you very much Woodbob for your offer to help. :) I've sent you a personal message.
Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: Mrs Steptoe on January 12, 2015, 09:16:43 AM I just want to say a big 'Thank You' to Woodbob for stepping forward and helping a damsel in distress.Very much appreciated. :-*
A brilliant repair which does the job and has made the coil stronger than before.So pleased to have my 'baby' Minelab coil back again. :) Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: Val Beechey on January 12, 2015, 09:31:43 AM Glad you got it sorted. There's something very comforting to know there are still 'nice' people around. :)
Val Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: jcb (THE THIMBLE) jones on January 12, 2015, 11:23:24 AM cracking job that bob ,will have to keep you in mind for future problems
Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 12, 2015, 01:05:20 PM Well done Wood Bob! ;)
Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: woodbob123 on January 12, 2015, 03:11:57 PM If anybody else has this problem use some pvc sheet and make sure you use the solvent cement/glue that plumbers use on plastic pipe from a diy store. "Welds" the plastic together.
Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: bristolminelab on January 12, 2015, 04:21:21 PM great repair Bob ;)
Title: Re: Minelab Coil 'lugs' broken. Post by: Resurgam on January 12, 2015, 06:18:52 PM I hope that I never need to use the diy advice given but greatly apreciate the information. This forum is a mine of good advice and information! ;)
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