Wire tapping

Who repaired it?

I did

How long did the repair take?

1 Hour

How much did it cost?

NA

How was the object repaired?

I cut 2 sections from a herras fence a bit bigger than the gap in the mesh and fed them through the split end of the mesh. Then I twister each section together to hold it in place.

Why did you repair the object?

Mainly to stop the hole getting any bigger. Sometimes we were losing balls through that small hole and it was getting really annoying.

Why do you think it is important to repair things?

It’s all about the upkeep of things, whatever they are.

What would be important to you to be included in a Repair Declaration for Ireland?

A directory of all the repair shops in the country would be a great resource.

What actions do you think could help Westmeath achieve a vibrant repair culture?

Regular meetups for people interested in learning the skills to repair things. Bulls a little grassroots community.