Blind repair...

[petrel]

I just had my first blind cord failure. I've viewed a few of the tutorials and read a few of the existing threads. Seems like a pretty big hassle unless the repair is a lasting solution. Please tell me more about the cord used. Why use this flimsy stuff that is prone to failure, instead of something like spectra or spider wire of a similar diameter?

[F1bNorm]

On mine, the holes through the aluminum were very rough, so I deburred them. On the other side where the bushings went, I glued them in place with thin CA (crazy glue).

Instead of the stringing tool, I stretched the last 3-4" of string to make it straight, then dribbled some of the same glue on the end. Made t stiff and easy to thread.

I did buy a kit, but all I used was the string.

The WIT instructions worked for me: http://www.lichtsinn.com/PDFs/Restringing-Day-Night-Blinds.pdf

Not sure if Spectra/spiderwire has the right texture for the blinds to operate properly. It's also fussy about the knots you use.

Norm

[Veebyes]

What causes the problems is a sailors worst problem. Chafe. Rubbing on sharp corners will do you in every time.

Reminds me. I have 2 to deal with in the spring on the fix it list.

[Veebyes]

What causes the problems is a sailors worst problem. Chafe. Rubbing on sharp corners will do you in every time.

Reminds me. I have 2 to deal with in the spring on the fix it list.

[SH]

Hank MI wrote:

SCVJeff wrote:
...Make sure you buy the string install tool!

Ditto, cost a buck and worth ten times that.

Or you can just use a piece of wire!
VIDEO

[Hank_MI]

SCVJeff wrote:
...Make sure you buy the string install tool!

Ditto, cost a buck and worth ten times that.

[SCVJeff]

Depending on the vintage of your blind there was a manfacturing defect in the installation of the grommets. Fixmyblinds.com has everything needed to repair them far better than new. Once you have done one the rest are easy. Make sure you buy the string install tool!

[rhagfo]

Best fix? Replace with Mini Blinds. :B

[Johno02]

Hardest part is usually getting them down and back up. The stringing is easy.

[sonora]

Do a search on Dirty Blind Man repair kit. These have the other parts you might need besides the string.

[Hank_MI]

Just repaired one of ours, bought the cord from fixmyblinds. What caused ours to fail was 2 of the plastic guides had popped out so the cord rubbed on the metal.

[Old-Biscuit]

I restrung mine using fishing line...........Works great!!

Mfg. uses cord (string) cause they buy the stuff by the 10,000 yd rolls CHEAP