Non-boaty. Craft engineering shop for corkscrew repair

[Twister_Ken]

Hi gang.

We have a Victorian corkscrew that's been in the family for ever. It broke last night. I'd love to get it repaired, but haven't a clue where. Anyone know a small, expert metal engineering shop that might tackle it?

As you can see from the pix, the 'screw' (actually seems to be a twisted, tapered wire, needle sharp) broke close to where its 'shoulder' is inserted into the pull-up gubbins. At a guess repair would either be by extracting remnants of the screw and making and fitting a replacement, or maybe sleeving over the break and welding/soldering it up. Material - maybe cast iron for the body and tempered steel for the screw? Almost a job for model-maker. Any ideas gratefully received.

 

[stooibrown]

Brazing a new corkscrew into the hub might be the best bet but if that doesn't work then laser welding might. Contact Rofin Basel for advice.
Where are you? PM me if you're stuck.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Where are you?

West London/Gosport or points in between.

 

[Blueboatman]

Perhaps speak to an antique shop on what may be regarded as best practise?

And, out of curiosity and no more than that in an idle moment, look what "Corkscrew Repairer'' comes up with in Google!

http://www.corkscrewcollecting.com/corkscrew_workshop.html

 

[Twister_Ken]

Many thanks for the link, BB

 

[cliff]

alternatively
http://www.axminster.co.uk/corkscrew-kit

 

[Twister_Ken]

Repaired by a jewellery workshop!

 

[Blueboatman]

These modern plastic corks, pah.

Save it for the 'cellar' stuff perhaps?

 

[davidpbo]

Repaired by a jewellery workshop!

Were they able to weld/braise the original bit back on ?