Bad Furniture Repair and How to Fix It #2 - Wood Furniture Restoration

[@maeverobertson1108]

Thanks! I really enjoy watching you restore items. I watch a couple of other channels but I can't tell you what they are off the top of my head. I live in the u.s. in Southern Arizona.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you for the Super Thanks Maeve! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your videos. Thanks for your support! Scott

[@donlim772]

After watching you videos, I got the courage to fix our furnitures, my dining chairs, china cabinet,… wrecked by flood. Thank you maestro!

[@FixingFurniture]

That is awesome! I love to hear you've had success with your repairs. Thanks for sharing that Don. Scott

[@davidchilton2574]

Sslipping pieces when gluing up. An old bloke told me to add a "sprinkle" of salt to the joint. Doesn't affect the glue, but stops things slipping around. Used it a few times, but not with epoxy. Great show mate. More strength to you......

[@philfrydman2576]

Thanks. Excellent explanations and useful to.

[@johnbarney5787]

I NEVER thought about a screw with a triangular shaped head causing a wedge effect! Thank you! I learn so much on this channel.

[@jimwiskus8862]

Yes, that is the typical head on a wood screw in the US. The matching hole for the screw is called a countersink. Merry Christmas to all! 💙🎄

[@christianlibertarian5488]

Thank you for these videos. I just tried my first real repair, and it came out great.

[@JHall-jo9rm]

Fantastic video! Best lesson learned - the washer tip on the screw to prevent it from splitting the wood. Mystery solved there - THANK YOU. That tip, alone, was worth a million bucks. :)

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad to hear that was helpful! Scott

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Another great tutorial Scott!. I liked the logic on the wedge of the screw and the washer, when a Pan head screw might not be available great tip! thanks for sharing. ECF

[@dot2dal]

Thanks for the helpful video. So clear and concise.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BeADad2447]

Absolute craftsman! Thank you!

[@JustCherylLynn]

Thank you!!

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome!

[@markbaker9459]

Furniture repairs are the nature of the work shop. Making them as strong and invisible as they can be comes with the territory.

[@Adam-118]

Thank you.

[@brettyoung8328]

Thank You, a way to think about a proper repair.

[@patpathinayake3586]

Such a lovely educational video Scott. It is so nice to listen to your instructions delivered in a logical manner. With the tone of your voice combined with the dexterity of your fingers, it is a great pleasure to watch you working towards producing a fabulous end result. Thumbs up & Subscribed

[@berryconway4296]

Thanks for an excellent lesson.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you liked it! Scott

[@vmtracy]

Epoxy has "a very potent smell"--that's a very polite way of saying it positively reeks! I've used JB Weld 5-minute epoxy for a number of household repairs over the years. Thanks for the tip about putting a line on the syringe!

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you found that tip helpful Virginia. Cheers. Scott

[@glencrandall7051]

Looks pretty good from here. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks Glen. You too. Scott

[@Adam-118]

KZbin has finally given me the one video I needed to really do this. I've been low key learning all I can about working with furniture and wood in general. You just showed me how much money I've wasted every single time I've thrown away a broken kitchen chair.

[@obscuripesnation8458]

The youtube algorithms are way off for ads but they brought me a gold mine in your site! Learned so much in two videos. I also enjoy John's Furniture Repair from NE USA (can't recall state. I'm in the NW US.

[@shannonburns2289]

So much applicable information. Thanks!

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f]

Thanks.

[@Alex_science]

Great job!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@esskayrepairrestoration8265]

A trick I learned years ago when dealing with that slippery epoxy glue-up is to drive 1 or 2 panel pins into one surface a short distance then snip them off slightly proud of the surface. That way they provide some grab for the other piece when you bring them together.

[@kenbrown5217]

I just did a repair involving homeowners attempt using crazy glue. Shiny surface is crazy glue. Acetone softens it. Dremel with wire brush helps. Also, I will soak a small piece of paper towels in vinegar and lay it on the wood glue residue, softens up in a few minutes, then brush with a stiff ss brush. Ken

[@RandomDoive]

Nice work, relaxing too, thanks.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you enjoyed it! Scott

[@jill552]

Lots of tips. Thank you.

[@Peter-td3yk]

As always excellant....

[@tm2204]

Super video. My first furniture repair job was to fix a chair leg and I didn't need to look past this channel. Subscribed & Liked. Thanks again...

[@georgeandrikidis6627]

Simply superior

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you. Scott

[@DEADZOOM]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@FixingFurniture]

My pleasure! Scott

[@markdmaker3173]

Very nice video, well done.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you very much Mark!

[@alexanderelguezabal]

Enjoying your videos. from the USA. I also like johns furniture repair and Thomas Johnson Antique repairs. Best of luck from a sawdust maker.

[@leelarson2655]

I'm from the state of Wisconsin in USA I really enjoyed your videos

[@dionetaylor931]

Great work

[@ednaalegria8710]

Thank you for sharing

[@Nanna-hpi]

I'm so impressed! You fix the cause, not only the consequences. And I love your tools. My granp had some of those but they have been long gone in a fire. Sob…

[@jeanine6492]

Excellent educational value, thanks!

[@krenwregget7667]

Great video, lots of useful techniques and information. Well done.

[@vakire83]

I found your channel a week ago. I bought an used dining set that needs TLC and I'm John Snow when it comes to woodworking/refurbishing, etc. I can see that I'm going to need space in the garage and a bit of investment in tools, and supplies but it seems I might be on the road to learning a new hobby that I hope I will enjoy for years to come. I think as a novice it would help me if you put some text in the frame to tell me, the viewer, what type of glue you're using, and any specialty tools you are using in the tutorial. I know you tell the viewer as you go, but I learn better I can commit it to memory better if I see it and hear it. Also, you're very nice to watch. Very Bob Ross-esque.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestion. I will consider doing that in the future. I appreciate you taking the time to share this. Scott

[@robertlivingstone3947]

Question why did you not use vinegar to get rid of the glue

[@lydiahubbell6278]

As I saw you clamping the leg, I wondered if it could be held in place-glad to see you ended up doing it! A friend broke a chair leg in the middle…I went looking for a chunk of wood on the front that seemed to be missing, but all i found was crumbs-maybe wood filler? There is dried glue from where it was repaired before. the previous repair job lasted over 20 years.

[@caseygreener673]

Great job

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you Casey! Scott

[@javierpina204]

Hello from Chile, I picked two very very old winged back chairs one has minor damage the second one the worst wood work repair I've ever seen, Made me cry, 4 inch nails and wire held it toghether, the wood from the arms rest was torn not broken, very nice curved short legs, , I'll have to mend previous repair,so I'm trying to work out a miracle to save this chair with a bit of t.l.c. and crafty skills hope to bring it back to good use. Thank you for your vids and shared skills.

[@olebrules]

This was great, just the problem I was trying to fix :)

[@FixingFurniture]

Excellent! Glad to hear it was helpful! Scott

[@kentshrader6616]

Scott, just a note of appreciation for your videos. I just finished restoring a glider chair and it came out pretty good. During the process I often referred to tips and methods learned through your videos. Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I look forward to watching more!

[@soofihasan]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a very calming and patient way

[@billymasoner3735]

Thank you for showing us the project all the way through, including the finished chair! Your work is impeccable, great job as always!

[@ericramosmd]

1What a great video! Thank you

[@annebierce5280]

Thank you for these videos! I Just got brave enough to remove similar legs on an old coffee table. All 4 legs were wobbly and someone had put nails in them which split the wood.

[@genghisbunny]

Great demonstration. You've definitely prevented me making some mistakes in repair. Thanks!

[@FixingFurniture]

Great to hear! Thank you for sharing that. Scott

[@simonbarton3656]

Hello from Great Britain, love watching your videos, I've been a furniture restorer for 34 years, I'm a cabinet maker by trade, watching you repair the ear on the cab leg was impressive, myself being critical on finishing, would of smoothed the ear flush, but at the same time taken the old stain away with the same proses using your spoke shave so when it came to the finishing the colour match would of been more presentable, just a tip that i hope you might appreciate, I have certainly been blessed with some of your tips, Keep up the good footage 👍

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you Simon. I appreciate the advice. Cheers. Scott

[@tombaker3794]

I learn something useful with each video, thank you for sharing, very much appreciated.

[@HieronymusHertogenBosch]

Bedankt voor de handige tips

[@GregoryHannon-qz2ni]

Very helpful - thank you. Question. I am trying to repair a previous attempt to repair a wooden chair leg. The attempt was not good. Any recommendations on how to remove the old glue? The surface break is not as clean as in your video. A lot of various splintered areas with dried glue. I need to remove it in order to properly bond the pieces back together with a clamp. Suggestions? I did buy Goo Gone... Thank you.

[@sleepycat8887]

Really appreciated this video, after a coffee leg wood breakage I need to learn how to fix it properly and your videos are fantastically informative as well as easy to understand. Thank you so much.

[@sleepycat8887]

I meant coffee table leg ☺️

[@FixingFurniture]

It makes me happy to hear you're making use of the knowledge from these videos. That's fantastic! Thanks. Scott

[@larseriksson42]

This is so much easier to understand, than other walkthroughs. I guess I need epoxy for my table legs, cause they've had some bad repairs before me.

[@CogitoBcn]

7:30 why are you using metal drill bits instead of wood drill bits?

[@urbanbicyclist]

I wondered the same thing. I'd recommend a brad point woodworking drill bits to get into the centre of the dowell.

[@evangeliasharp2928]

great information thanks

[@Gogofam123]

Great video as always. This channel is just so therapeutic. 👍

[@FixingFurniture]

Happy to hear that! Thank you. Scott

[@tompetrey6897]

Scott, thank you for showing the "how to" and why the "how not to" is so important. Also for pointing out how to look for the source of the problem. I very much enjoy and learn from you and Thomas Johnson. Thank you for teaching us the right way in the "how to".

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing that Tom! Scott

[@robertlivingstone3947]

Great video and very interesting

[@ftfdec]

Excellent. I really enjoyed that. Just one question: why use the spokeshave rather than a file? Wouldn't the fiel have removed the small amount of overhang just as easily?

[@FixingFurniture]

Good question! A spokeshave leaves a smooth surface whereas a file leaves a pattern on the wood, which then needs sanding using several grits of sandpaper. The spokeshave is a more efficient tool to use if you have one. I hope that's helpful. Scott

[@ftfdec]

@@FixingFurniture Scott, many thanks. That's a spokeshave added to my Christmas list!

[@mith5168]

I use a few grains of fine sea-salt in an epoxy filled joint when clamping - it will lock the mis-behaving parts.

[@krzysztofccc2705]

Dzięki za film. Dobra robota. Zdrowia życzę.

[@gav2759]

As a maker and repairer, I can attest the worst jobs I get are failed DIY attempts. Particularly those using something other than a dedicated wood glue. I would not discourage "having a go, but you need to be sure of secure clamping and rehearse well before committing to glue up. Thanks for posting.

[@traceej4685]

Is the reason you can see the glue solely because it wasn’t clamped? I wonder if that applies to wood glue or hide glue or both.

[@gav2759]

​@@traceej4685Clamping is indeed of paramount importance. I say rehearse this because if you find you can't clamp effectively, you need to alter course, maybe seek advice. As to the glue, If previously glued components come apart, it is prudent to use

[@gav2759]

@@traceej4685 Your best chance of hiding a glue line is indeed effective clamping. If it requires cauls and multiple clamps, it might not be within the scope of the householder. As for glue, older pieces are likely to have hide glue joints. If components come apart, it makes sense to repair with the same. When a component breaks, it is a question of what you evaluate to be the most effective, or appropriate glue in a given situation.

[@brianchisnell1548]

Great work! Now I know how my guy did it! Impossible to tell where 2 legs were broke off. Overweight guests visiting, sitting in furniture built when people were thin. Haha

[@FixingFurniture]

Good stuff! Thanks for watching Brian! Scott

[@lydiahubbell6278]

how embarrassing!

[@joshuanoronha4798]

i love your videos. so informative and educational.

[@matt5742]

What would you do if you were missing one of those pieces that broke from the chair leg? Is it still fixable?

[@puffkat68]

THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION. Since I found your channel, I have removed and replaced dowels, and even used vector clamping for first time yesterday. Thanks for the help in completing my many projects. I am going to be looking at water based stains next trip to hardware store. Thanks from Newfoundland.

[@FixingFurniture]

That's great! Thanks for sharing that. Cheers from Ontario! Scott

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@akivazohar2502]

How about using heat for glue removal?

[@FixingFurniture]

I don't find heat practical for releasing wood glue unless its a veneer. I find white vinegar most effective. Scott

[@brianbrown1955]

The epoxy was slick. Try putting small grains of fine sand or salt to create friction for the glue up.

[@LGR58]

Love these videos. These are my go-to for relaxed learning. Question about getting the dowel out. Many times you use your drill on reverse to get old glue out of those spots. I'm guessing it wouldn't work the same for the dowel remnants?

[@1artisan]

What clear finish did you use.

[@FixingFurniture]

It was a spray lacquer. Cheers. Scott

[@Cradley684]

Really great video you really explain it well, look forward to more like this video and Thank You for the share, have a nice day & Stay Safe , Brian UK !!!.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you! You too Brian. Cheers. Scott 🇨🇦

[@actsstrjt]

Newport NC

[@infocpctrainer]

what I find interesting is your use of glue! what you say as cover with glue, to me looks so light compared with my slathering of each piece. of course my squeeze out is uncontrollable, everywhere. lesson to self, less is more, thanks for the videos, from :UK

[@jboscoe]

i have some ashley furniture less than a year old and i want to raise my height from the ground. can you suggest a way to do this and properly support thr base. thanks in advance now i have several broken kitchen shairs i want to tackle thanks to your help. thanks and be safe

[@FixingFurniture]

The best way to raise an upholstered wing chair is to replace the legs. You can source them online to find parts. I hope that helps. Scott

[@josepherhardt164]

So the dowel part that goes into the chair bottom is dry and not hide-glued? IOW, the leg is held on by the screws and the dowel only provides side-to-side alignment?

[@alans1816]

It was interesting that after the spokeshave, you used the fine file backwards. Does that give you smoothing while taking off less material? That chair is likely as strong as new now. However, it looks under engineered to my eye, and likely to break again if there's any sideways force on those legs.

[@marksherrill9337]

I agree this chair is not for abuse. I fixed a victrola leg and it lasted only a year and a half.

[@caroltanzi29]

Scott: really a good tutorial. Learned several things. The chair is probably stronger than before. Thanks, Carol from California

[@kathleenmaloney4927]

WOW!!M

[@patricknoles4557]

What kind of glue are you using?

[@YesterdaysStuff]

Great video right up to the BAD MUSIC. MUSIC was very LOUD!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for the feedback Daniel. I'll keep that in mind when editing future videos. Scott

[@asbrand]

So, on the 2nd leg, the one where you had to break off the piece and glue back on...what did you do to repair the other crack on it? Doesn't look like you addressed it in the video. Did you remove it also? Or use a syringe or something to get glue down in there?

[@FixingFurniture]

I left it intact, as is. It was holding so no need to risk damage by trying to remove it. I hope that answers your question. Scott

[@asbrand]

@@FixingFurniture - Indeed it does! Thanks!

[@speedracer2336]

Great presentation, but I find myself falling asleep!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks James. Most people refer to my style as "relaxing". Cheers. Scott

[@speedracer2336]

@@FixingFurniture it was not a knock on you, your a professional restorer! Big fan!

[@lydiahubbell6278]

Is that one of those super high dollar spike shaves?

[@hassanodeh8451]

Very good job. Thank you very much for sharing your experiences and valuable information.🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome. Glad to hear it's helpful. Scott

[@billdodson207]

What level repair would you consider this? Seems fairly complex

[@rinusmarkusse2499]

When you remove wax, its easier to use an upside down chisel instead of a putty knife. I ' m from Holland.

[@sergioalves1910]

Se fosse usado cola e mais um pino de madeira não ficaria melhor?

[@altcultures]

Why did one of them get epoxy and the other wood glue?

[@FixingFurniture]

There are strengths and weaknesses for each type of glue. Here's a video that explains epoxy, hide glue, and PVA (yellow glue) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3yTeoVujLmSoKc

[@johnnyjukebox5878]

This guy is the Bob Ross of chair repair

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks Johnny! Cheers #bobross

[@lydzphens]

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[@jacilynns6330]

Uh why did you not use a little heat an wire brush to remove old glue and finish before glueing? I find it works amazingly well on pieces that have split to clean out anything from mud to clear coating. Brush heat blow off with air gun repeat till it’s clean the and glue. Note water soluble glues don’t hold as well as yellow glues imo.

[@FixingFurniture]

I've never tried using a wire brush with heat, but I will next time. Thank you for the suggestion Jacilynn! Scott

[@traceej4685]

I rescued a chair I had wanted to fix and it has so many broken and questionable bits I don’t know where to begin. It was repaired poorly multiple times it made me cringe. I hope I can fix it. I’m very determined but I have multiple questions still.

[@lydiahubbell6278]

how did it go?

[@Khrystyna-j1p]

🎉🎉🎉

[@LGR58]

Sorry, yup. Just got my answer. Watch the whole thing first is best to do.

[@PawsAndKeys]

We really need less consumerism and more maintenance/repair. We shouldn't throw out or leave on the curb nice furniture, letting it get wrecked by rain and the elements due to a minor crack or minor stain. Just fixing minor issues like this can gain decades of extra comfortable sitting out of a chair -- and it's 100X easier than building a new chair, and much less resources and energy are consumed in repair!