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This is awesome! Ive been dreading the thought of having to send my 60 year old chairs in for repair and having to give them my firstborn child to pay the cost. Not only is this hugely helpful and informative, it also made me laugh. Great video. Greetings from subscriber in Norway!
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Good video. I found two nice old ornate french style chairs that somebody chucked away both need repair the legs are very loose front and back so I'll be doing the same technique as what you have done in the video also I'm going to strip off all the old varnish before I work on them. I'll be painting them in aged antique gold after I've repaired them.
Hello Kevin, Sounds like a couple of great chairs, yes this method will get you by. However if you have the legs removed not sure the condition of the chairs. Try to remove all the old glue as mush as you can, for an even stronger hold. New glue will not adhere to old glue. The video works well when you don't want too or can't do what is called a knock down (starting fresh). I am sure there is some bare wood on the chair joints for the new glue to adhere to. I am very glad you took timeout to let us know. Please let us know how it turns out in a future comment. Please share the videos, it helps us out when you do. All the best, Paul
i got a chair with lumbar support a while after hurting my back. its helping a lot but the chair as a whole is wobbly. the legs are flimsy. they noticeably flex if i push it forward or back and there are also visible gaps on the underside between the legs and the seat if i move it side to side. I applied some wood glue in these gaps and let it cure, but the whole thing is still wobbly.
Hello Christine, no you do NOT if it comes apart you are good to go.Thank you for watching please share it helps us when you do. Blessings to you, Paul
I found this video incredibly helpful, this is the exact repair I need to make on my chairs. My table is wobbly as well, can I do the same thing on my table as here? I'd love to see a video on tightening a table. The screws are tight but the table wobbles everywhere despite that. It's a 40's dining set that is 5 legged and the legs fit inside a frame and attach to cross blocks similar to what is on the chair. Thanks!!!
Hello Gail, Thank you for watching Are videos we really appreciate it. I’m not completely familiar with that name of a corner block, although I do have an idea of what you’re talking about. I believe it’s the ones with all the grooves in it and they match up to the grooves in the rails of the chair. Try this place they might have what you’re looking for. Rocker.com. I hope this helps again thanks for watching. Please share the videos we would appreciate it. All the best, Paul
Which clamps (size and brand) do you recommend for this task? When would one use strap clamps instead of bar clamps? I have Queen Anne style dining chairs if that helps
This video looks like it was in the early 2000's, and the comedy is so cheesy it made me chuckle... but I have to say that this is the best video I've seen on how to fix this... it's helped me with a 1960s table I could figure out what was wrong with the joints. Very helpful video! Thank you!
+Darren Davis Hey Darren I gotta admit you nailed it. The table sounds really cool, great to hear it's still in use. Glad the video helped. Thanks viewing and commenting. Cheers. Paul
Thank you for posting. My parents have a beautiful mahogany table and chairs set and over time the legs and backs have become loose. Im excited to try your steps to fix the wobbliness. 2 questions - Is it a must to use clamps? What is the name of the glue for the wood dowels? Thank you in advance!
Hello there misfit, Thank you for watching the video the steps should get you bye and help a lot. As I said in the video though it’s not a complete knockdown. Onto your question yes the clamps are very necessary. And any indoor wood glue will work Titebond is a good glue. It’s great to hear you’re going to repair your parents dining set. Again thanks and please subscribe and share with others it does help us out a lot cheers, Paul
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore Yeah, its a beautiful set and I will def post a vid and pics on how it worked out. I am going to do it on my own but with professionals on standby in case something goes terribly wrong, though I am certainly not anticipating anything like that. Thanks, again!
Hey there, thank you for watching I appreciate it and you leaving the comment. When you can try to get the glue on wood, NOT on top of old glue. Glue on glue doesn’t hold the greatest. You should have some raw wood that the new glue will stick to. I hope this makes sense. Again thank you. Cheers, Paul
Hello Alexandra, I am really glad to hear that, thanks for taking out the time to let us know. Please share our videos, this really helps us when you do. All the best Paul
ConorDeCatastrophe Really glad the video could help it's like anything, once we understand the concept the rest is a lot easier. Thanks for telling us. All the best. Paul
We bought a table and six chairs When I turned the chair over and removed the dust cover. There was webbing and no screws in the triangle blocks or anywhere around the perimeter. Without damaging the chair, I looked for any sort of fasteners. None ? The webbing appears to be glued down to the frame.. I am very puzzled on how the seat cushion is fastened The seating is in good shape but badly stained ( white) so we are just trying to change the cover Help
Hello Anthony, thanks for watching the videos we really appreciate it. It sounds like you have attached seats. You may not have corner blocks, not all chairs have them. Chairs that do have screws are called slip seats, they have screws in the corner, you would remove the screws and take off the slip seats. In your case I believe the fabric is attached to the frame of the chair. So there would be no screws, and not necessarily corner blocks. It’s very difficult to say without actual a photo of the chairs. But one thing I can tell you, if you don’t have screws then it’s probably an attached seat. And you don’t have to have corner blocks. I hope this helps you in someway but again like I said without a photo I can’t really tell you. Cheers, Paul
Though funny, I agree with Todd Kruse. Once you get into the fixing part, which I needed more than funny, it's a good video and your information doesn't overwhelm me.
Hi Carolyn, Thanks for watching the video! We’re definitely glad to hear that the video was easy to follow. If you have any suggestion for videos please let us know!
I appreciate your video. I'm looking for a way to repair my dining chair which has a cloth seat and a separate cloth back. The back is held onto the metal frame with two screws, one on each side. Because these chairs are older, the screw will not tighten in the hole. Do you have any suggestions for how I might get the screw to tighten? Thanks you for any guidance you are able to give me.
Judy Sabah That is a tough one to deal with. My first thought without seeing the chairs. You'll need a Tap and Die set, really just a Tap. Do some research on line to get a Tap and two new Flathead-ed BOLTS with the tread counts on the TAP and BOLTS being a match! I say Bolts because screws usually go into wood, not metal. You will need to get a tap a little larger in diameter then the existing bolts are to start fresh if the threaded holes are reamed larger. Hopefully (the best) you can just re-tap the exiting size and use two new bolts that too is a possibility.To get this project started you may need to go to a hardware store and compare your exiting bolt sizes to others to learn the size you have. That's the key to this project. What size are the bolts you have now? From there follow the above. The fastest and obviously the easiest, is to bring the chairs to a machine shop. They can do this for you, no doubt.Get this done and you'll have some great chairs for many years to come. Thank you for watching and let us know how it works out. All the best Paul
Great video! You explained i very well. Didn't know humidity had an effect on chairs. Our dining chair leg has come loose. It buckled when I sat on it today. We don't have all the tools (but could get them). What do you think it might cost if we had to get someone to fix it for us?
Hi. Thank you for the great video. It is very informative and easy to follow. I wanted to ask if you have any ideas how to fix a squeaking/creaking bench. Every time someone sits on it it makes a terrible sound. Any ideas? Thanks for your feedback!
alexandisiu Good question on a common problem. In short it's a process of elimination. What I found to work best is, go from underneath the dust cover. Find where the squeaking is taking place, if it's a wood rail against another wood rail. Get a wood glue applicator and put some glue between the two and tighten the screws if it has them on the corner blocks.And/or if your bench has webbing stretched across the wood rails, it's most likely coming from there. Get a can of upholstery silicone and spray where the webbing is rubbing the wood. All the supplies can be found online. This job can be tough to solve. So find out! Is it wood, webbing or both making the trouble and follow the above. Hope this helps, Cheers Paul
Steve Smith Hey thanks Steve for the question and for checking out the video. Well sure you can glue the back slats at that time. However to do it right that requires what is called a knock down (Client didn't want that). It's better this way to get the glue where it holds best, or else the glue sits on the surface looks bad and holds little.( This video is demonstrating how to stop shifting unsafe legs) Thanks always for commenting. All the best.
Hello Carolyn, Thank you for watching the video. Yes I have had the same problem in the past. I tried to find a picture to show you what to do online as well as in our upholstery books, and couldn't find one. So I will try to explain what to do. Take some very strong strips of fabric or string/cords wrap it from one end of the wood to the other, the wood you are wanting to clamp together.Say the two front legs of the chair needing to be glued. Tie a knot to make a continuous loop from the left leg to the right leg. Pretty snug/tight, in the middle of the loop, put a piece of wood or anything that you can twist and twist the loop in "one direction" (NOT THE MUSIC BAND sorry couldn't resist) until the two pieces of wood pull in and are clamped very well, then stabilize the piece of wood. Make sure the loop is not so tight that damage is done to the finished wood. I hope this has helped you. Thank you again and please share the videos. All the best, Paul
Hey there Stelios, thanks for checking out the video. You have a very good point, as I mentioned in the video this is not a complete knockdown. That’s a different video all together my experience is, there’s still some raw wood from the factory that’s enough to get the furniture through for a couple more years and I explained in the video, thanks so much for watching. Cheers, Paul
Hey John, Thank you for the comment, we are very glad you watched and chose to tell us. All the best John. Please share the video it really help[s us out when you do. Paul
Hi thank you very much this was the only helpful video I found on this topic!! I am wondering if all chairs are supposed to have 4 triangle blocks ? My dining chairs have 2 triangle blocks identical to yours but the other two have a different shape with a gap between them and the frame. Should I only attach where the triangle blocks are ? ( my seat cushion fell off completely 😬) Thank you any suggestion is appreciated ! :)
Hello Cristina, Glad we could help, try to glue as much bare wood as you can. Glue needs to be in contact with bare wood for the strongest hold. Please share our videos with others it does help us when you do. All the best, Paul
Susie Q Thanks for your comment. That's the wrong website. The one you need is Rockler.com. They will have the corner blocks. Thanks for watching. All the best. Paul
I would think that whenever gluing, you want to have a "raw surface", that is a surface that hasn't been stained so that the glue penetrates the wood properly. Okay so you've solved the wobble on the back legs but my problem is also on the front two legs. None of the "corners" are 90 degrees ( because the front width is probably 19" and the back is prob. 14", I guess unscrewing the "brackets" and partially separating the pieces and adding glue and reclamping is the order of the day but I wish someone could come up with some sort of metal piece that fits right in there, with the odd angles and holes for screws, especially for the front. With the strange angles and the large square top of each front leg. What I'm asking for is a metal brace (like a moist hanger) that encompasses both front and side AND the thick square top part of the front legs, all being held together by one bracket with multiple screw holes. People as you know are not careful with chairs, they lean back, tilt and balance on the back legs and the front legs get their own punishment.
Hey Egon, Yes! A clean untouched surface is best, this is what I consider as a tune up, not a knock down. The same method will work on the front legs. I have seen some chairs where the legs would never come in contact with the side rails. A large gap was always there, never touching,( A BAD CUT?) for the glue to adhere. NOT sure if poor manufacturing or what? I like your Idea with the "brackets". I like the quick fix idea, perhaps your the one to get it out there. Thanks for your comment and viewing. Please share the video it help when you do.. Thumbs up, Paul
What I have done when I get the chair pull apart, that I drill a small hole into the dowel to get behind it and then use a needle with glue in it and insert glue behind the dowel.
To Heather: Yes, the principal still applies. You will need some help with this project. Only work on one section at a time. Wish you the best -thanks for watching.
I used Titebond original wood glue in the video it works very well. The strongest wood glue I have ever used is Gorilla wood glue it is CRAZY strong! All the best thanks for watching.
TippmanFaith The clamp I'm using is called a bar clamp. They come in different sizes. So measure the widest point you will need to clamp and add few inches and buy that size if its available. There's a lot of different styles of clamps as well, so check them out before you buy. You can find them in hardware stores,Sears or online just type in wood clamps and you'll find a lot of styles. Really glad you commented and thanks for viewing. Cheers, Paul
Omg this intro lmao. It just keeps going. Why does it feel like they’re introducing the characters like a 90s sitcom 😂 Home Improvement - Literal Edition
Hello Taylor, I completely agree with you. It was one of our first videos I do hope you enjoyed the information though and thank you for watching please share other videos with a shorter introduction😂. All the best, Paul
Viviane Bercovici It's not as difficult as it may seem. Just work one at a time and take your time and you'll get it. Really thanks for watching, glad you posted.
Can anyone give me an idea on how to reattach a seat (it is not inset, it sits on top) where the screw holes have been stripped? Do I have to just drill new holes into the frame to screw on another part of the seat? Any help would be much appreciated.
+Michael Scichowski, II Hey Michael, thanks for sending us the question and yes you are right. We run across this sometimes. The best way is to drill a new hole right next to the existing hole. Drill a hole in the frame just a little bit larger then the treads on the screw. This way the screw will not grab the wood of the frame when putting it in. Doing this makes it a lot easier to put in. This is important if you recess the screw in the frame, make sure the recess isn't very deep. You can have the screw go right through the top of the seat or you will feel it when using the chair. To recess get one drill bit sightly larger than the head of the screw you are using, drill that first then the other hole. -- We think this will make a good video so we will cover this point in a video in the near future. Thanks again all the best. Paul
I shave some slivers off of a scrap piece of wood with a utility knife and jam them in the screw holes with wood glue...tap them in with a hammer. Cut them flush with the knife then drive he screws back in, they should be tight.
Hey George, Wow! Its been a longtime hearing that name. Your welcome glad to help. Please share the videos with others and on Facebook, it helps when you . Cheers, Paul
Matthias (a TH-cam woodworker) did a very scientific style study on gorrilla glue. His results were that it is in fact very strong however only if there is no gap between the two pieces of wood. If there is any gap it's very very weak.
Hey Rachel, Thank you for watching our channel and the comment. Glad we could help. Please share the videos it helps us a great deal when you do. All the best, Paul
Why is one rear corner knocked loose just front-to-back and the other rear corner knocked loose horizontally? Shouldn't both corners be knocked loose in both directions for re-glue and why no attention to the front corners? Thanks a lot!
Bob Allan Really good question. I said in the video or at least I should have that this video will only show a repair not a complete knock down. The other rails you mentioned were sound no need of repair. Word of caution when attempting to loosen a rail that even has a little hold for a complete re-glue (knock down) damage can occur in the process. Sometimes well enough is good enough. We are always glad help hope this did. All the best and thanks again for the question.
How can new glue stick when you haven't removed old glue? I'm not a professional, but I learned the hard way that new glue doesn't stick to old glue on small projects. Why would it work on chairs? Just sayin
Hello Briar, thank you for the comment and the excellent question. I’ve had this question in the past. And you’re right new glue will not stick to all glue. This video was intended just to buy a couple more years, as I said in the video if a person wants to do a complete knock down this is not the video for them. From my experience chairs become weak not because all the old glue no longer holds, but the factory didn’t cover all the areas with glue leaving new untouched wood for new glue to adhere to. From my experience there’s enough untouched wood for the new glue to attach too, it will last several more years. The average person would not take on a complete knock down of a chair they would do more damage to it than they would good. This method is definitely an improvement but not a guaranteed re-fix to factory standards. So in short it’s just to strength up the chair a little better, buy a couple more years and keep it out of the landfill. Please continue to send us questions if you have anymore. As well consider sharing the videos it helps us a lot when you do again thanks. Cheers, Paul
Hi Jac, You are welcome glad to help. Please look for future videos as well as please consider sharing the videos with someone who might benefit. Thanks again. Cheers, Paul
Interesting presentation. Good comentary however you do need to light your subject better for the sake of visibility. Some close ups wouldn't hurt as well- Thanks
Thanks for the video. Nobody is going to have one of your handy dandy glue tubes. Too doctor like. I think you should mention clamping pressure and the amount to use. Could you tighten to the point of pushing all the glue out??
Hey goldeneye, Thanks for the comment, glad you watched. Yes your right, the glue syringe is something a person will need to get online before starting the project, pretty easy to find. Clamping pressure is to the amount when both rails are in full contact with considerable pressure. However a lot of furniture, the rails do not line up/or come in contact, the cuts where wrong so there not square. No! The glue will not be completely squeezed out. The biggest problem is having enough bare wood for the glue to adhere too. There usually is enough bare wood to fix it for sometime. If not a knockdown is needed and this video is not about that. If you haven't already please subscribe and share the videos,it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
Thanks for the added information. I've gone and glued my chair so let's see what happens. If it works, I won't post back. It if fails, I'll blame you. (just kidding!!!!) I appreciate your video. I will check out the syringe because my other chairs are doing the wobble and need similar TLC. Thanks again.
I don't remember hearing you say that the old glue needs to be removed as much as possible to give the new glue a clean surface to bite into, do you not agree with that practice or was it an oversight by me our yourself? Regards Roger.
Great info, but when using electric tools you should always use goggles. Just a teeny piece of stray wood if you hit too hard on the button can cause serious eye injuries.
Hi Michael, Thanks for checking out the video and commenting. Spot on!! I do usually wear glasses but sometimes I get on a roll and just keep going. However it only takes onetime to get serious eye damage. Thanks again for the reminder and for watching. Cheers, Paul
I liked your video really loved it and I want to know how to repair my chair. I am not a carpenter and I am from India from the city of Mumbai. Is there any email address where I can email you. Also in your video I saw that wireless red color thing through which you put screws immediately. Whats that stuff called?
+chandan nasta Hi Chanden, Glad the video has helped you thanks for watching. The best way to reach us with a question is this channel we check this often. The red wireless thing you referred to is a drill with a screw bit in the chuck, so it can be a wireless drill or a wireless screw driver which ever you need. Send us a question if you have one. Thanks again for commenting. Cheers, Paul
Hey there Mark, thanks for watching the video. You’re close about 45 minutes outside of Baltimore. Hey check out our new video no strings attached Ep. 22. You could win a chair. Cheers, Paul
It doesn't start until 3:33 into it, some people have ADD. I can do without the unnecessary comedy when I want to see how to something. Just a friendly suggestion for your next videos. TY
Hey Carolyn, thanks for the advice unfortunately I am not sure what to say we were trying to have fun and help people at the same time. Either way I hope you benefited from the information. All the best, Paul
Did the guy fart or was that the cleaner bottle farting? I can't say. If it was the bottle, it was essentially saying enough buddy. You had your squeezes, now I'm going to fart at you.
Well that was a half arsed job, if you REALLY want to repair a wobbly chair you need to take it apart, clean all the mating surfaces, then make sure the ENTIRE contact surfaces are covered in glue. Trying to Inject with a syringe will only place glue on what can be seen, plus it will only add new glue to failed glue, NOT BARE WOOD. That chair might be much stronger than previously, but my bet would be that customer will be unhappy within a year, bad-mouth you for not doing it properly and tell his mates not to use you. Do it properly, get yourself a good reputation as a professional, not a diyer
Thank you for taking the time to put this video together for those of us who can fast forward instead of complain x
Hey there K, Thanks for taking the time out and leaving a positive comment as well as you watching. I really appreciate it. Please share the videos if you feel someone could benefit from them it helps us a lot. Cheers, Paul
This is awesome! Ive been dreading the thought of having to send my 60 year old chairs in for repair and having to give them my firstborn child to pay the cost. Not only is this hugely helpful and informative, it also made me laugh. Great video. Greetings from subscriber in Norway!
Wow! Glad the video helped, you should be good to go. We really like doing the videos and we try to have fun at the same time. My son saw your comment and We both thought it's pretty cool the video can help all the way to Norway. The internet has brought in a big change! All the best my friend.
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It is a good tutorial about repairing dining chair. I am happy reading and learning it.
Good video. I found two nice old ornate french style chairs that somebody chucked away both need repair the legs are very loose front and back so I'll be doing the same technique as what you have done in the video also I'm going to strip off all the old varnish before I work on them. I'll be painting them in aged antique gold after I've repaired them.
Hello Kevin,
Sounds like a couple of great chairs, yes this method will get you by. However if you have the legs removed not sure the condition of the chairs. Try to remove all the old glue as mush as you can, for an even stronger hold. New glue will not adhere to old glue. The video works well when you don't want too or can't do what is called a knock down (starting fresh). I am sure there is some bare wood on the chair joints for the new glue to adhere to. I am very glad you took timeout to let us know. Please let us know how it turns out in a future comment. Please share the videos, it helps us out when you do. All the best, Paul
i got a chair with lumbar support a while after hurting my back. its helping a lot but the chair as a whole is wobbly. the legs are flimsy. they noticeably flex if i push it forward or back and there are also visible gaps on the underside between the legs and the seat if i move it side to side. I applied some wood glue in these gaps and let it cure, but the whole thing is still wobbly.
Thanks for the video. Do you have to remove the corner blocks before you loosen the sides?
Hello Christine, no you do NOT if it comes apart you are good to go.Thank you for watching please share it helps us when you do. Blessings to you, Paul
I found this video incredibly helpful, this is the exact repair I need to make on my chairs. My table is wobbly as well, can I do the same thing on my table as here? I'd love to see a video on tightening a table. The screws are tight but the table wobbles everywhere despite that. It's a 40's dining set that is 5 legged and the legs fit inside a frame and attach to cross blocks similar to what is on the chair.
Thanks!!!
Wow. Will try that. Great presentation. Thanks
Thanks! I’m glad we could help!
Thanks for the help. Precisely what I was looking for. Chees.
Hey that’s great glad to have helped. Please share the videos it helps us when you do. Cheers, Paul
My dinning chairs have duck bib corner blocks, but I can not find them anywhere do you have any suggestions?
Hello Gail, Thank you for watching Are videos we really appreciate it. I’m not completely familiar with that name of a corner block, although I do have an idea of what you’re talking about. I believe it’s the ones with all the grooves in it and they match up to the grooves in the rails of the chair. Try this place they might have what you’re looking for. Rocker.com. I hope this helps again thanks for watching. Please share the videos we would appreciate it. All the best, Paul
Which clamps (size and brand) do you recommend for this task? When would one use strap clamps instead of bar clamps? I have Queen Anne style dining chairs if that helps
This video looks like it was in the early 2000's, and the comedy is so cheesy it made me chuckle... but I have to say that this is the best video I've seen on how to fix this... it's helped me with a 1960s table I could figure out what was wrong with the joints. Very helpful video! Thank you!
+Darren Davis Hey Darren I gotta admit you nailed it. The table sounds really cool, great to hear it's still in use. Glad the video helped. Thanks viewing and commenting. Cheers. Paul
Thank you for posting. My parents have a beautiful mahogany table and chairs set and over time the legs and backs have become loose. Im excited to try your steps to fix the wobbliness. 2 questions - Is it a must to use clamps? What is the name of the glue for the wood dowels? Thank you in advance!
Hello there misfit, Thank you for watching the video the steps should get you bye and help a lot. As I said in the video though it’s not a complete knockdown. Onto your question yes the clamps are very necessary. And any indoor wood glue will work Titebond is a good glue. It’s great to hear you’re going to repair your parents dining set. Again thanks and please subscribe and share with others it does help us out a lot cheers, Paul
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore Yeah, its a beautiful set and I will def post a vid and pics on how it worked out. I am going to do it on my own but with professionals on standby in case something goes terribly wrong, though I am certainly not anticipating anything like that. Thanks, again!
Thanks for the tips. I have an old table and the chairs are all wobbly. I'm hoping to fix them on my days off this week. 👍🔨
Hey there, thank you for watching I appreciate it and you leaving the comment. When you can try to get the glue on wood, NOT on top of old glue. Glue on glue doesn’t hold the greatest. You should have some raw wood that the new glue will stick to. I hope this makes sense. Again thank you. Cheers, Paul
you probably lose a lot of people with 1:23 of introduction before you get to the information
Todd Kruse Thanks for your comment. We completely agree all our new videos will have a much shorter intro. Thanks man all the best. Paul
I had to fast forwarded it... 😜
I thought it was a little long too, however I did see that he does upholstery as well, which is helpful. So, with me, he gained a subscription.
I actually like the info. Gives me a heads up on what I need to do or just some important info I need to hear.
So annoying like get to the point!
Thanks for your response. I'll see what I can find out about the Tap and Die set. Wish me luck.
Wow very good!! I have a loose chair and this is exactly the info I needed!
Hello Alexandra,
I am really glad to hear that, thanks for taking out the time to let us know. Please share our videos, this really helps us when you do. All the best Paul
Great video, thanks. I had a fair idea how to do this but you've firmed up some of the details I was unsure of.
ConorDeCatastrophe Really glad the video could help it's like anything, once we understand the concept the rest is a lot easier. Thanks for telling us. All the best. Paul
We bought a table and six chairs
When I turned the chair over and removed the dust cover. There was webbing and no screws in the triangle blocks or anywhere around the perimeter. Without damaging the chair, I looked for any sort of fasteners. None ? The webbing appears to be glued down to the frame.. I am very puzzled on how the seat cushion is fastened
The seating is in good shape but badly stained ( white) so we are just trying to change the cover
Help
Hello Anthony, thanks for watching the videos we really appreciate it. It sounds like you have attached seats. You may not have corner blocks, not all chairs have them. Chairs that do have screws are called slip seats, they have screws in the corner, you would remove the screws and take off the slip seats. In your case I believe the fabric is attached to the frame of the chair. So there would be no screws, and not necessarily corner blocks. It’s very difficult to say without actual a photo of the chairs. But one thing I can tell you, if you don’t have screws then it’s probably an attached seat. And you don’t have to have corner blocks. I hope this helps you in someway but again like I said without a photo I can’t really tell you. Cheers, Paul
Though funny, I agree with Todd Kruse. Once you get into the fixing part, which I needed more than funny, it's a good video and your information doesn't overwhelm me.
Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for watching the video! We’re definitely glad to hear that the video was easy to follow. If you have any suggestion for videos please let us know!
I appreciate your video. I'm looking for a way to repair my dining chair which has a cloth seat and a separate cloth back. The back is held onto the metal frame with two screws, one on each side. Because these chairs are older, the screw will not tighten in the hole. Do you have any suggestions for how I might get the screw to tighten? Thanks you for any guidance you are able to give me.
Judy Sabah That is a tough one to deal with. My first thought without seeing the chairs. You'll need a Tap and Die set, really just a Tap. Do some research on line to get a Tap and two new Flathead-ed BOLTS with the tread counts on the TAP and BOLTS being a match! I say Bolts because screws usually go into wood, not metal. You will need to get a tap a little larger in diameter then the existing bolts are to start fresh if the threaded holes are reamed larger. Hopefully (the best) you can just re-tap the exiting size and use two new bolts that too is a possibility.To get this project started you may need to go to a hardware store and compare your exiting bolt sizes to others to learn the size you have. That's the key to this project. What size are the bolts you have now? From there follow the above. The fastest and obviously the easiest, is to bring the chairs to a machine shop. They can do this for you, no doubt.Get this done and you'll have some great chairs for many years to come. Thank you for watching and let us know how it works out. All the best Paul
Judy Sabah k
Exactly what I needed. Thanks!
Thanks a lot
Thanks for your feedback it means a lot. Cheers, Paul
I really appreciate the video. Well done and informative.
Lorieann B Always glad to here the feed back helps. Thanks all the best. Paul
Great video! You explained i very well. Didn't know humidity had an effect on chairs. Our dining chair leg has come loose. It buckled when I sat on it today. We don't have all the tools (but could get them). What do you think it might cost if we had to get someone to fix it for us?
How would I tighten the front legs on the chair
Hi. Thank you for the great video. It is very informative and easy to follow. I wanted to ask if you have any ideas how to fix a squeaking/creaking bench. Every time someone sits on it it makes a terrible sound. Any ideas? Thanks for your feedback!
alexandisiu Good question on a common problem. In short it's a process of elimination. What I found to work best is, go from underneath the dust cover. Find where the squeaking is taking place, if it's a wood rail against another wood rail. Get a wood glue applicator and put some glue between the two and tighten the screws if it has them on the corner blocks.And/or if your bench has webbing stretched across the wood rails, it's most likely coming from there. Get a can of upholstery silicone and spray where the webbing is rubbing the wood. All the supplies can be found online. This job can be tough to solve. So find out! Is it wood, webbing or both making the trouble and follow the above. Hope this helps, Cheers Paul
Nice job, but why didn't you squirt a bit of glue in the back slats ?
They were opened already anyway.
Steve Smith Hey thanks Steve for the question and for checking out the video. Well sure you can glue the back slats at that time. However to do it right that requires what is called a knock down (Client didn't want that). It's better this way to get the glue where it holds best, or else the glue sits on the surface looks bad and holds little.( This video is demonstrating how to stop shifting unsafe legs) Thanks always for commenting. All the best.
My clamps will not hold because the front of the chair is rounded. Any suggestions?
Hello Carolyn,
Thank you for watching the video. Yes I have had the same problem in the past. I tried to find a picture to show you what to do online as well as in our upholstery books, and couldn't find one. So I will try to explain what to do. Take some very strong strips of fabric or string/cords wrap it from one end of the wood to the other, the wood you are wanting to clamp together.Say the two front legs of the chair needing to be glued. Tie a knot to make a continuous loop from the left leg to the right leg. Pretty snug/tight, in the middle of the loop, put a piece of wood or anything that you can twist and twist the loop in "one direction" (NOT THE MUSIC BAND sorry couldn't resist) until the two pieces of wood pull in and are clamped very well, then stabilize the piece of wood. Make sure the loop is not so tight that damage is done to the finished wood. I hope this has helped you. Thank you again and please share the videos. All the best, Paul
Re-gluing without cleaning it first? The old glue should be removed as much as possible
Hey there Stelios, thanks for checking out the video. You have a very good point, as I mentioned in the video this is not a complete knockdown. That’s a different video all together my experience is, there’s still some raw wood from the factory that’s enough to get the furniture through for a couple more years and I explained in the video, thanks so much for watching. Cheers, Paul
First very informative
good audio
good presentation
very good editing & funny
thank you
Hey John,
Thank you for the comment, we are very glad you watched and chose to tell us. All the best John. Please share the video it really help[s us out when you do.
Paul
What is the glue?
Hello thank you for watching, the glue we use is Titebond easy to find. Please share the videos it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
Hi thank you very much this was the only helpful video I found on this topic!! I am wondering if all chairs are supposed to have 4 triangle blocks ? My dining chairs have 2 triangle blocks identical to yours but the other two have a different shape with a gap between them and the frame. Should I only attach where the triangle blocks are ? ( my seat cushion fell off completely 😬)
Thank you any suggestion is appreciated ! :)
Parabéns! Gostei muito do vídeo.
Obrigado por assistir!
Great video, I'm going to try that Thanks
Hello Cristina,
Glad we could help, try to glue as much bare wood as you can. Glue needs to be in contact with bare wood for the strongest hold. Please share our videos with others it does help us when you do. All the best, Paul
The rocker.com website doesn't seem to have "interlocking wood corners". Does anyone know where I can order these?
Susie Q Thanks for your comment. That's the wrong website. The one you need is Rockler.com. They will have the corner blocks. Thanks for watching. All the best. Paul
I would think that whenever gluing, you want to have a "raw surface", that is a surface that hasn't been stained so that the glue penetrates the wood properly. Okay so you've solved the wobble on the back legs but my problem is also on the front two legs. None of the "corners" are 90 degrees ( because the front width is probably 19" and the back is prob. 14", I guess unscrewing the "brackets" and partially separating the pieces and adding glue and reclamping is the order of the day but I wish someone could come up with some sort of metal piece that fits right in there, with the odd angles and holes for screws, especially for the front. With the strange angles and the large square top of each front leg. What I'm asking for is a metal brace (like a moist hanger) that encompasses both front and side AND the thick square top part of the front legs, all being held together by one bracket with multiple screw holes. People as you know are not careful with chairs, they lean back, tilt and balance on the back legs and the front legs get their own punishment.
Hey Egon,
Yes! A clean untouched surface is best, this is what I consider as a tune up, not a knock down. The same method will work on the front legs. I have seen some chairs where the legs would never come in contact with the side rails. A large gap was always there, never touching,( A BAD CUT?) for the glue to adhere. NOT sure if poor manufacturing or what? I like your Idea with the "brackets". I like the quick fix idea, perhaps your the one to get it out there. Thanks for your comment and viewing. Please share the video it help when you do.. Thumbs up, Paul
What I have done when I get the chair pull apart, that I drill a small hole into the dowel to get behind it and then use a needle with glue in it and insert glue behind the dowel.
To Heather:
Yes, the principal still applies. You will need some help with this project. Only work on one section at a time. Wish you the best -thanks for watching.
ucsolutions what type of clamp are you using?
what kind of glue?
I used Titebond original wood glue in the video it works very well. The strongest wood glue I have ever used is Gorilla wood glue it is CRAZY strong! All the best thanks for watching.
ucsolutions Do you know anything about Wonderlok chair glue?
Can you help us with the front legs of a similar chair?
Mine appears to be built the same way as the front legs, but the corner block won't come loose and the leg is still wobbly. Thanks for any help!
What kind of clamp is that? I have all the equipment except the clamps for my chair project.
Those are extra large clamps you can purchase at Lowe's, HD, or Harbor Freight
what kind of clamp is that and where can i buy it?
TippmanFaith The clamp I'm using is called a bar clamp. They come in different sizes. So measure the widest point you will need to clamp and add few inches and buy that size if its available. There's a lot of different styles of clamps as well, so check them out before you buy. You can find them in hardware stores,Sears or online just type in wood clamps and you'll find a lot of styles. Really glad you commented and thanks for viewing. Cheers, Paul
Omg this intro lmao. It just keeps going. Why does it feel like they’re introducing the characters like a 90s sitcom 😂 Home Improvement - Literal Edition
Hello Taylor,
I completely agree with you. It was one of our first videos I do hope you enjoyed the information though and thank you for watching please share other videos with a shorter introduction😂. All the best, Paul
GREAT ! Hope I can do it.
Viviane Bercovici It's not as difficult as it may seem. Just work one at a time and take your time and you'll get it. Really thanks for watching, glad you posted.
Can anyone give me an idea on how to reattach a seat (it is not inset, it sits on top) where the screw holes have been stripped? Do I have to just drill new holes into the frame to screw on another part of the seat?
Any help would be much appreciated.
+Michael Scichowski, II Hey Michael, thanks for sending us the question and yes you are right. We run across this sometimes. The best way is to drill a new hole right next to the existing hole. Drill a hole in the frame just a little bit larger then the treads on the screw. This way the screw will not grab the wood of the frame when putting it in. Doing this makes it a lot easier to put in. This is important if you recess the screw in the frame, make sure the recess isn't very deep. You can have the screw go right through the top of the seat or you will feel it when using the chair. To recess get one drill bit sightly larger than the head of the screw you are using, drill that first then the other hole. -- We think this will make a good video so we will cover this point in a video in the near future. Thanks again all the best. Paul
I shave some slivers off of a scrap piece of wood with a utility knife and jam them in the screw holes with wood glue...tap them in with a hammer. Cut them flush with the knife then drive he screws back in, they should be tight.
good video, thanks!
Thank you, for watching! If you don’t mind share this video with anybody you know it might help, it does help us out a lot! All the best,
Grant
Thank you Doogie Houser!
Hey George,
Wow! Its been a longtime hearing that name. Your welcome glad to help. Please share the videos with others and on Facebook, it helps when you . Cheers, Paul
thanks man 👨.
you helped me very much
Your welcome!! Very glad we could help. Please share the videos if you are well, it really helps us when you do. Cheers, Paul
Matthias (a TH-cam woodworker) did a very scientific style study on gorrilla glue. His results were that it is in fact very strong however only if there is no gap between the two pieces of wood. If there is any gap it's very very weak.
Thanks for that information. Good to know. Thanks for watching!
1:25 - Just go to that point in the video
Thank you for this tutorial. Clamps are on my chair awaiting the glue drying.
Hey Rachel,
Thank you for watching our channel and the comment. Glad we could help. Please share the videos it helps us a great deal when you do. All the best, Paul
Why is one rear corner knocked loose just front-to-back and the other rear corner knocked loose horizontally? Shouldn't both corners be knocked loose in both directions for re-glue and why no attention to the front corners? Thanks a lot!
Bob Allan Really good question. I said in the video or at least I should have that this video will only show a repair not a complete knock down. The other rails you mentioned were sound no need of repair. Word of caution when attempting to loosen a rail that even has a little hold for a complete re-glue (knock down) damage can occur in the process. Sometimes well enough is good enough. We are always glad help hope this did. All the best and thanks again for the question.
Thank you, off to my workshop to get the gear and attack my dining chairs. Then after learn how to polyurethane them to look like new again
GREAT! Let us know how it turns out . Glad to help. Paul
Wonderful video. Thank you very much for sharing your experience!Julian
This really helped me out! Thanks so much!
Very informative. Thanks for posting!
+wahinenuiloa Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Paul
How can new glue stick when you haven't removed old glue? I'm not a professional, but I learned the hard way that new glue doesn't stick to old glue on small projects. Why would it work on chairs? Just sayin
Hello Briar, thank you for the comment and the excellent question. I’ve had this question in the past. And you’re right new glue will not stick to all glue. This video was intended just to buy a couple more years, as I said in the video if a person wants to do a complete knock down this is not the video for them. From my experience chairs become weak not because all the old glue no longer holds, but the factory didn’t cover all the areas with glue leaving new untouched wood for new glue to adhere to. From my experience there’s enough untouched wood for the new glue to attach too, it will last several more years. The average person would not take on a complete knock down of a chair they would do more damage to it than they would good. This method is definitely an improvement but not a guaranteed re-fix to factory standards. So in short it’s just to strength up the chair a little better, buy a couple more years and keep it out of the landfill. Please continue to send us questions if you have anymore. As well consider sharing the videos it helps us a lot when you do again thanks. Cheers, Paul
Very helpful 'Thank you'
Hi Jac,
You are welcome glad to help. Please look for future videos as well as please consider sharing the videos with someone who might benefit. Thanks again. Cheers, Paul
Despite being a little cheesy, I did find this video very helpful. Thank you!
Interesting presentation. Good comentary however you do need to light your subject better for the sake of visibility. Some close ups wouldn't hurt as well- Thanks
Awesome---very helpful. Thanks
Thanks for the video. Nobody is going to have one of your handy dandy glue tubes. Too doctor like. I think you should mention clamping pressure and the amount to use. Could you tighten to the point of pushing all the glue out??
Hey goldeneye,
Thanks for the comment, glad you watched. Yes your right, the glue syringe is something a person will need to get online before starting the project, pretty easy to find. Clamping pressure is to the amount when both rails are in full contact with considerable pressure. However a lot of furniture, the rails do not line up/or come in contact, the cuts where wrong so there not square. No! The glue will not be completely squeezed out. The biggest problem is having enough bare wood for the glue to adhere too. There usually is enough bare wood to fix it for sometime. If not a knockdown is needed and this video is not about that. If you haven't already please subscribe and share the videos,it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
Thanks for the added information. I've gone and glued my chair so let's see what happens. If it works, I won't post back. It if fails, I'll blame you. (just kidding!!!!) I appreciate your video. I will check out the syringe because my other chairs are doing the wobble and need similar TLC. Thanks again.
LOL, well (don't take this wrong) I'm glad I've haven't heard back from you!
Thanks again for watching and don't forget to share!
The Chairs (Cheers) music was very appropriate for this video :-)
+robsusanz Great to hear you liked it. Thanks for commenting. Cheers, Paul
I don't remember hearing you say that the old glue needs to be removed as much as possible to give the new glue a clean surface to bite into, do you not agree with that practice or was it an oversight by me our yourself? Regards Roger.
Great info, but when using electric tools you should always use goggles. Just a teeny piece of stray wood if you hit too hard on the button can cause serious eye injuries.
Hi Michael,
Thanks for checking out the video and commenting. Spot on!! I do usually wear glasses but sometimes I get on a roll and just keep going. However it only takes onetime to get serious eye damage. Thanks again for the reminder and for watching. Cheers, Paul
I liked your video really loved it and I want to know how to repair my chair. I am not a carpenter and I am from India from the city of Mumbai. Is there any email address where I can email you. Also in your video I saw that wireless red color thing through which you put screws immediately. Whats that stuff called?
+chandan nasta
Hi Chanden, Glad the video has helped you thanks for watching. The best way to reach us with a question is this channel we check this often. The red wireless thing you referred to is a drill with a screw bit in the chuck, so it can be a wireless drill or a wireless screw driver which ever you need. Send us a question if you have one. Thanks again for commenting. Cheers,
Paul
Your Videos Are Very Easy To Follow Thank You.
GOOD VID
Thanks James, please share with anyone you think it might help! 👍🏻
Great, appreciate
+INZU PK Thanks for checking out the video. Regards, Paul
Baltimore, hon
Hey there Mark, thanks for watching the video. You’re close about 45 minutes outside of Baltimore. Hey check out our new video no strings attached Ep. 22. You could win a chair. Cheers, Paul
It doesn't start until 3:33 into it, some people have ADD. I can do without the unnecessary comedy when I want to see how to something. Just a friendly suggestion for your next videos. TY
Hey Carolyn, thanks for the advice unfortunately I am not sure what to say we were trying to have fun and help people at the same time. Either way I hope you benefited from the information. All the best, Paul
I made it by myself. I used woodprix woodworking plans for that.
Glue dispenser it’s a syringe
Hello Daniel, thanks for watching we are glad you did. Cheers, Paul
Did the guy fart or was that the cleaner bottle farting? I can't say. If it was the bottle, it was essentially saying enough buddy. You had your squeezes, now I'm going to fart at you.
Hey again,
That was so long ago I can't remember! I say it was the bottle and me. Thanks for watching, Paul
Thanks for the tip....... Intro WAY TOO LONG... I thought it was never going to end..
Well that was a half arsed job, if you REALLY want to repair a wobbly chair you need to take it apart, clean all the mating surfaces, then make sure the ENTIRE contact surfaces are covered in glue. Trying to Inject with a syringe will only place glue on what can be seen, plus it will only add new glue to failed glue, NOT BARE WOOD.
That chair might be much stronger than previously, but my bet would be that customer will be unhappy within a year, bad-mouth you for not doing it properly and tell his mates not to use you. Do it properly, get yourself a good reputation as a professional, not a diyer
Longest intro on YT
Intro is too long.
Hi Natalie,
I agree it was to me back in the day. Thank you for watching and please share the videos, Grant and I thank you for it. All the best, Paul
I agree...almost 1.5 mins of self promoting intro and I was ready to give a thumbs-down before you began.