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Thread: 3-prong Mapleburl fork in need of small repair, free to a good home

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    Default 3-prong Mapleburl fork in need of small repair, free to a good home

    Wrestling my beloved 3-prong Mapleburl into my hair during an ill-fated trip to IKEA, I heard the dreaded "snap", and upon carefully withdrawing the fork found that a 1cm section on the end of a prong had come loose and was threatening to break off altogether.

    Much as I love this fork, it does not suit my hair (whose coarse and brawny strands have bent metal and snapped acetate before). I'm also not in a position to repair it properly. I'd therefore love if someone who would enjoy this fork could take it, repair it, and wear it. Buyer pays postage only.

    Fork

    Usable length: 12.5cm
    Total length: 15cm

    Bought in October 2019 from Igor's Etsy shop. Original description:
    The Hair Comb-328 is made of African Wenge wood and Blue and Beige Stabilized Russian Poplar Burl. Handmade.








    Photos taken in the meagre light of a British winter with a warm lightbulb on.


    Damage

    Nothing has come off or been lost. A 1cm section of wood at the end of one of the prongs has sheared, and would snap off completely given some force. I imagine it will be possible to repair it with some glue.

    The fork will be packed delicately in bubble wrap to try to prevent further damage.




    Postage

    Royal Mail - up to you what service you would like (economy, tracked, etc). Rates available on this page: https://send.royalmail.com/send/your...=&weightUnit=G. It'll be a "Small Parcel". So for example, the cheapest service to the USA is £7.40 with no tracking.

    Outside the EU - will post before Christmas.
    Inside the EU - will post in mid-January.
    Last edited by barnet_fair; November 27th, 2024 at 01:32 AM. Reason: add measurements
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    Default Re: 3-prong Mapleburl fork in need of small repair, free to a good home

    I sent you a PM

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