Workshop advice / Repairs
Repair or rebuild: making the honest decision
A tired hinge, open joint or bent section may be a local problem, or it may reveal wider deterioration. Assessing the material before promising a repair is part of responsible work.
A photo helps, but cannot show everything
Overall and close-up images help begin the conversation. The condition of the material around the failure matters as much as the visible break.
Repair should restore safe, useful service
Movement, supports, anchors and deformation are reviewed together. Cost must also be considered against the realistic service life after repair.
Saying no can be the professional answer
If access, material condition or future use do not support a responsible intervention, rebuilding may be the better recommendation. EG Herreria repairs architectural metalwork, not machines or agricultural machinery.