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Repairing worn out recliner footrest mechanism
The mechanism for my recliners footrest is worn out. I'm talking about
the metel bars that form a scissor or acordian type of configuration. Where the rods are riveted together, the holes are worn and the rivets are very sloppy. So now the footrest does not lock back into the down position. Question...Are these mechanisms replaceable? Has anyone repaired the metalwork by welding the holes shut and then redrilling and reriveting? I think this could be done but I wonder if accuracy when redrilling the rivet holes is a highly critical item. Come on guys...I can't afford another recliner sofa. This thing has to be repairable. |