Reconstruction of a Smashed Recoil Starter, Part 2

[TheTone]

Beginning to look like a starter again. Notice that a piece of copper wire has been glued in as scaffolding.

At this point, shaped and painted. A small stainless steel washer had been glued into each hole socket for reinforcement. The holes were then drilled to the desired diameter.



Finished recoil starter. Look closely and notice I did not finish the job the way you might if you want it to look fully restored, not just reconstructed: more layers of filler and then hand sanding before painting. This saw will cut wood and is not for display (although I did want it to look decent).





If you found this helpful, I have another documentary on the reconstruction of the fractured and mangled tank handle.

 

[s sidewall]

That looks pretty good compared to what it looked like, good job.

Steve Sidwell

 

[Old2stroke]

Love to see there are other people repairing plastic stuff. Good job.

 

[TheTone]

Love to see there are other people repairing plastic stuff. Good job.

Well, this particular one was magnesium alloy which made it a bit more difficult, with more need for strength. But the (nylon enhanced) plastic uses the same materials and is easier to finish.

 

[grizz55chev]

Well, this particular one was magnesium alloy which made it a bit more difficult, with more need for strength. But the (nylon enhanced) plastic uses the same materials and is easier to finish.

Outstanding, you’ll get another dozen or so yrs out of it!