Glad i stopped what i was doing and decided to look up videos. I was starting to try to tear the entire chair apart thinking how else am i gonna get glue into that tiny crack. Always a smarter way of doing things.
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. While I haven’t tried it yet with several chairs awaiting similar repairs, I’ve had good luck using blunt injectors to get glue into cracked table tops. I was surprised to find the tight bond glue flowed well even through the smallest needles.
Thanks! I have two vintage wood chairs I've been waiting to repair for years because I didn't know how to get glue in the cracks. Now I have three options
How would you recommend restoring these and staining them? I am thinking of using a stripping product for the design work at the top and legs. What you think?
How do you remove the excess glue? Was there something on your cloth? What stops the glue from smearing all over the wood of the chair. Anytime I’ve wiped glue off it leaves a film. Also, couldn’t understand what the name of the glue was that you used. Is it wood glue? Is it clear drying? Thanks
Just a wet cloth. Glue is water based and if you don't wait too long you can just wipe it clean. You're correct that it will leave a haze if you wait too long. Hope this helps
I didn't. When the glue cured it was just like new. But.. Found out that the client later re-installed the supports. (just incase). This is my 3rd different chair seat repair for this exact problem and there is no need for supports.
Got the same problem with a very narrow crack. Tried both blowing and sucking glue but the crack is too thin. Will try the dental floss or just put is aside and wait until the crack widens.
@CrimsonWoodworking...the dental floss works ok but...on another channel I saw the guy using thin syringe needles...works really well! I've also used small paint brushes (it works better with a twisting pulling motion).
Have some chairs I'm going to repair for splits as well. My problem is cleats won't work, as the bottom isn't straight. The only thing I can think of is adding a wire tensioner to keep it pulled together.
Got the exact same chair that had a cracked seat. It's quite strange because the joint were not flat like you but more sophisticated with V shapes like commercial panels are jointed. It did fail anyway ! I don't think it's the glue. It's the tension into the assembly. It was fairly hard to dismantle and got a lot or pressure in bad angles. Not much but enough to split it out. sometime it's just a matter of assembling the chair and be sure to not putting pressure at the wrong place when you clamp them, I think.
@CrimsonWoodworking I've come across this issue before I gained more knowledge...would it be a good idea to inlay a bow tie shaped piece of wood over each seam? I'm still learning stuff...
Hey, my mother has a set of those chairs. She lost one, due to breakage, and she's trying to find a replacement. Would you know who makes that chair, or its model name? Her chairs are that same exact design. Thanks.
Thanks for the video, nice easy pace and comentary, would have liked to see the finished product with the clamps off the next day.
Thanks! You just saved me a lot of time and hassle!
Excellent video !!! Thank You very much !!!
I have a cracked chair to repair. Your method should work just fine !!! Thanks again. Dave
You did an amazing job on my chairs. Thank you so much love all your projects.
Love you too! Glad you like them.
Glad i stopped what i was doing and decided to look up videos. I was starting to try to tear the entire chair apart thinking how else am i gonna get glue into that tiny crack. Always a smarter way of doing things.
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. While I haven’t tried it yet with several chairs awaiting similar repairs, I’ve had good luck using blunt injectors to get glue into cracked table tops. I was surprised to find the tight bond glue flowed well even through the smallest needles.
Thanks! I have two vintage wood chairs I've been waiting to repair for years because I didn't know how to get glue in the cracks. Now I have three options
EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you; subscribed
Thanks for the sub!
Thank you for such a great tutorial!❤
Thanks
Laughed when you said, "Please, don't be glued."
Thank you for the video, Im not sure what type of glue to use. Advice? Thank you
I use Titebond 3. It's waterproof and it has more "open" time (time before glue starts to set).
How would you recommend restoring these and staining them? I am thinking of using a stripping product for the design work at the top and legs. What you think?
@@CaptainDave_0 Absolutely Stripping.
How do you remove the excess glue? Was there something on your cloth? What stops the glue from smearing all over the wood of the chair. Anytime I’ve wiped glue off it leaves a film. Also, couldn’t understand what the name of the glue was that you used. Is it wood glue? Is it clear drying? Thanks
Just a wet cloth. Glue is water based and if you don't wait too long you can just wipe it clean. You're correct that it will leave a haze if you wait too long. Hope this helps
Thanks! That’s so easy.!
How do I replace the spindle on that kind of chair that came out but we can’t get it back in
This guy explains it. th-cam.com/video/hnobt2fhPFQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lOUBy4EHKYtfRIlF
Did you replace the two supports beneath the chair seat?
I didn't. When the glue cured it was just like new. But.. Found out that the client later re-installed the supports. (just incase). This is my 3rd different chair seat repair for this exact problem and there is no need for supports.
Helpful! Thanks!
I have those exact chair i need to repair. All 4 needs repair
Got the same problem with a very narrow crack. Tried both blowing and sucking glue but the crack is too thin. Will try the dental floss or just put is aside and wait until the crack widens.
Or, at a vet supply you can buy a hypodermic needle, fill it with glue 50% water 50% and put it where it needs to be. Works great on cracks, crevices.
@CrimsonWoodworking...the dental floss works ok but...on another channel I saw the guy using thin syringe needles...works really well! I've also used small paint brushes (it works better with a twisting pulling motion).
Have some chairs I'm going to repair for splits as well. My problem is cleats won't work, as the bottom isn't straight. The only thing I can think of is adding a wire tensioner to keep it pulled together.
Got the exact same chair that had a cracked seat. It's quite strange because the joint were not flat like you but more sophisticated with V shapes like commercial panels are jointed. It did fail anyway ! I don't think it's the glue. It's the tension into the assembly. It was fairly hard to dismantle and got a lot or pressure in bad angles. Not much but enough to split it out. sometime it's just a matter of assembling the chair and be sure to not putting pressure at the wrong place when you clamp them, I think.
You can sand the inside though to be sure to remove the dried old glue a little so the glue expand into the wood a little bit more.
I have a clean break all the way through. Can i install dowells and then glue?
Biscuit jointer would work better. Sorry this is so late, I I somehow missed your question.
Love your video! Your so funny!
Thanks
@CrimsonWoodworking I've come across this issue before I gained more knowledge...would it be a good idea to inlay a bow tie shaped piece of wood over each seam? I'm still learning stuff...
It would look cool, that's for sure 😊
Hey, my mother has a set of those chairs. She lost one, due to breakage, and she's trying to find a replacement.
Would you know who makes that chair, or its model name? Her chairs are that same exact design.
Thanks.
I just picked up six used chairs, two of them have that seat cracking.
"You can do it!" (Happy Gilmour Voice)
I'm in the exact same boat and I think my chairs are these exact ones in the video
After the glue is in could use pocket screws in the bottom to pull together
Dental floss!! Amazing!
If you had a floss threader it would help to go in the crack better
Good idea.
The random SpongeBob reference sent me lol
@@owlcity2night Yeah, I needed a funnel. 🤣
Could put glue on the bottom and use a vacuum to pull it to the top.
why not just use pocket screws/jig