Andrew Gabriel wrote:

I have an old Swan Brand 1950s toaster:

http://www.apple-juice.co.uk/media/toaster.jpg

The element has just given up the ghost - it has broken along its
length. It appears to be replaceable - it is mounted on a slide-in unit.

I imagine that the chances of finding a new element unit are slim. How
best could I repair this?

As mentioned recently in another toaster thread, I repaired a
1950's element with a high temperature crimp. The crimp was
cut off a high temperature eyelet:
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search/pr...sp?SKU=CN04410

Thanks.

I would strongly suggest that if you are to continue using that
toaster, you ensure it can only be supplied via an RCD.

Good advice. I rewired the mains cable and have ensured it's all
properly earthed, but even so I didn't that much like the look of it
all.

Daniele