Bad Furniture Repair and How to Fix It - Woodworking Restoration

[@dagoestlund7337]

Great video! I'm Dag from Bodø, Norway. What I really appreciate about your videos are your very good and thorough narrative, the quality of the camera-work with razor-sharp close-ups, and the clean audio track without any annoying background noises or music during your commentary sessions. I have just recently taken up some woodworking repairs myself, and have highly valued the excellent instructions provided in your videos. Thank you.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you for sharing that Dag. I appreciate the detailed feedback. I also find it encouraging to produce more videos when I hear viewers are making use of the skills we share. You made my day today Dag! Thank you! Scott

[@jamestavelli6009]

Do I have a broken chair? No. Do I fix broken chairs regularly? No. Do I anticipate ever needing this skill? No. And yet here I am watching this video with great intrigue.

[@kellyhudspeth1736]

Like me, you appreciate that the only thing more satisfying than properly fixing broken or damaged furniture is WATCHING someone competent doing it. 😊

[@lisahidalgo1065]

Very pleasant, thorough instruction.

[@wendy1479]

YES!! Exactly this😂 It's so interesting to see how all this works

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

Brit here, watching from the USA. I love the quiet precision of your instructions, and lack of background music or attempts to be funny. I like a person who presents nice clear lesson without gimmicks, and you are he. Thank you very much. I'm now watching for pleasure, beyond necessity.

[@terrynesbitt-foster6066]

I am from Dakabin, just about 35 Km north of Brisbane Australia. Thank you so much, (I have today Watching you) used my 92 year old hands to successfully repair a carver chair that has been waiting 15 years for attention. In time for my wife to use after her knee replacement, which needs a strong chair. Good on yer!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that Terry. Great to hear about your successful repair. Best wishes to your wife in her recovery. Scott

[@binnad7091]

🇺🇸 USA in Arizona here. I feel like your channel (which I discovered because I was trying to figure out what the original finish was on a cedar chest I'm restoring) is one of the most helpful, informative channels I've found. I love that you walk viewers through the whole process, start to finish. I feel far more prepared for my cedar chest restoration AND a few of my chair projects.

[@guilhermesalles5696]

Brazil here. Recently quit my job to start learning something new that doesn't destroy my soul, and I've found that repair work is just amazing. I'm really considering trying to start a small business with home repairs (furniture, electric, the works). These kinds of videos are really nice to get ideas of how to work on many different things.

[@tjplusproductions]

I'm from Pennsylvania and have been doing repairs all my life. It's nice to see somebody doing this and showing a whole generation how to fix things. Keep up the good work! Tom

[@markbaker9459]

Aloha, I very much enjoy restoring pieces. In my 45 years in carpentry, my most enjoyable projects have been restoration of work from before the Great Depression. I lived in Hawaii for 5 decades and ran across woods not common to North America, mostly from India, China and Japan . Some used instead of nails, thorns of Tamerian trees tapped into holes burnt by a hot iron drill. Some Tansu cabinets were made to swell shut during seasonal flooding of the homes to protect the dry food stuffs inside until they were recovered and dried out and the contents would be again eatable. Seeing these pieces was a little history lesson and restoring them saved the memories of those craftsman.

[@mattschamel6550]

A quick tip for reinforcing the fracture due to weak grain structure. Once you've made the repair to the leg, bore a hole from the top (the style of leg will dictate what diameter and how deep) and glue and insert a dowel into the hole. I typically I prefer a 3/4" oak or maple dowel. This ties the broken pieces together with more of the good meat of the leg, and gives the screw something more to grab into. Keep up the good work.

[@richardbrooks3569]

I like to watch Thomas Johnson Antique repair. The guy is a master.

[@paulthompson2035]

I agree

[@russdrummond7292]

Tom Johnson is on my subscribed list as well. Watching from Australia. 🇦🇺

[@kyronnewbury]

I'm obsessed with Tom Johnson. Not even from this planet

[@branchregan]

Everything about his presentation is great. Love the short relaxing bits to start and the videos.

[@Zaranathax]

He has a great manner about him but as a furniture restorer he isn't that great, I certainly wouldn't call him a master.

[@jormavesa908]

Greetings from Finland. I'm not sure what algorythms brought me here, but I always appericiate a well made video on woodworking. I'm a Master of Craft in Restoration (carpentry and joinery, building restoration) and Oltermann/chairman of the Finnish National Guild of Restoration. Have to say this was a nicely done repair, and a truly well made presentation.

[@ulrichwillems6072]

I like the calmness this guy shows when repairing the chair. His calmness let the job seems easy.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks. I appreciate that. Scott

[@MRUD]

I am from Germany. Working as a master craftsman in furniture making. designing and producing furnitures. I like to learn about how to they do it in other countries, finding new idears, getting inspiration for new projects

[@maciejstrozynski7760]

Watching from Poland 🇵🇱 , it is always nice to watch new channels whose authors shares their knowledge. I learned something new, and would love to learn more about this wood fillers.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for watching! We have a video planned for wood fillers, likely the 3-4 videos ahead in our schedule. Good work putting in the Polish flag! Scott

[@wmatsuda]

I also like watching Thomas Johnson Furniture restoration in Gorham, Maine

[@soberlivingwithbrianfrankl8254]

I love this channel. You can tell he really cares about what he does. Love Thomas Johnson antique furniture restoration, in Gorham Maine. Lol

[@ecologicaladam7262]

Me too...!

[@paulsaracino3074]

I love Thomas Johnson’s channel as well. I too am from Maine. Portland.

[@dfbess]

Was going to say Thomas's channel nalzo..

[@rhein_provinz]

It looks pretty good!

[@ellenfoster9764]

I’m from Vermont, USA. I started refinishing wood furniture and am slowly taking on pieces that need repairs. I most watch AT restorations and Mayfield restaorations

[@hyperjas5]

His voice is like the Bob Ross of furniture repair. Was waiting to hear him say something about "happy little chair legs".

[@jaclynrachellec]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@GLAGLA68]

Lol I love your comment, his voice is so soothing.

[@izzymarleydominguezreyes687]

Sir, thank you for teaching repairs! Your voice is very calm. I enjoy listening to your videos!

[@GaryGordon91]

Hungary youtube recommendation mostly because I watch other channels like Diresta, John Malecki. Let me tell you man, that in my opinion you are the Bob Ross of furniture repair.... came for the repair and stayed because of the calmness and peace... Have a nice one and stay safe!

[@tinydancer7426]

He is The Repair Whisperer

[@bbrachman]

Pennsylvania, USA. Off hand, I cannot think of any strictly furniture fixing channels. I know Sailrite has a few videos on upholstery. Nothing about fixing wood. Makes sense why I watch your videos. They are informative, clean, well shot and your explanations are really concise. Explaining the reason for doing what you do is a great property of a good video. My gluing technique has really improved since I started watching.

[@claudiawesterfield6491]

MEXICO/NC USA - was looking how to repair a rocking chair, and so far u r the best videos I have seen. Very detailed n specific. I feel that w ur videos I should be able to repair my chair. Thank u

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you for the high complement and thank you for subscribing as well Claudia. To save you some time working through our list of videos, here's one on repairing a rocking chair. I hope that's helpful. Scott

[@mlowe30]

I really enjoy Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration.

[@pablorodriguez6318]

He is simply mesmerizing

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing where you're from. Check out this collaboration video I did with Tom about wood glues - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4O8f3Sil6d3i8k Scott

[@mlowe30]

@@FixingFurniture I will check it out. Found his channel a couple months ago and haven't had the chance to view his entire video collection. Love both of your guy's content!

[@mlowe30]

@@pablorodriguez6318 I could watch him all day!

[@davidmonty3422]

I'm from Vermont. I also watch Thomas Johnson's and Dashner Design's channels. You do a very good job with your videos. Whenever you post I make sure to watch. Also enjoy your Home Improvement Woodworking channel. Perfect length and content. I have learned a lot.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for your comments David and thanks for being a subscriber. I just started watching Dashner Designs this afternoon after some viewers mentioning the channel. It makes me happy to hear our videos are helpful for you. Scott

[@crazyinthesipp]

Single mom here! 🇺🇸My son has broken one of my favorite white kitchen table chairs twice! Was a cheap “wooden”chair from a big box store but it was all I could afford for a table I restored! I love them too!!! My first repair lasted about a year under some heavy use!! The break is similar to this chair’s and so is the way it is constructed! I’ve been looking for a video just like this!!! Thank you!!!! I’m hoping I can make my second repair last a lot longer with your advice! Hope you got your glasses mended! Blessings on blessings to you and yours!

[@jrstags86]

Houston, Texas, I really enjoyed this video. I have an antique table that has been in my family for decades originally from Scotland or Ireland. It was handed down to my mothers side of the family who is from Ireland. It was passed down to my Poppy ( my mothers father) and then passed down to her. Watching your videos has shown me ways of being more careful with the process. I am not a furniture repairman, I am a construction carpenter. I just started dabbling in furniture repair a couple years ago, and your videos are helping out a lot. Thank you brother for sharing your tips and tricks.

[@FixingFurniture]

That's such a cool story. I love that our videos are helping you learn the craft of furniture repair and preserving a family treasure! I love it! Thanks. Scott

[@jrstags86]

@@FixingFurniture thank you sir!!

[@pinballrobbie]

If you are repairing furniture that is antique it is likely to be glued with hide glue, this can be softened in the wood joints by injecting methylated spirits into the joint and then left for a half hour or so. Once the joint has been worked apart clean the old glue away with hot water and a stiff brush which when dry will be ready for re gluing. If you have a choice try to use hide or fish glue for the repair as it will help the next person who works on your antique treasure. I was an antique repair man for 14 years before turning to the Superyacht industry.

[@sylhetbd1]

Hi I’m watching for UK

[@jrstags86]

@@pinballrobbie wow thank you so much for that information. I hope to keep this antique in the family for years but if whoever has to repair it I would like them to not have a hassle with it. thanks again

[@pmanneke]

Greetings from the Netherlands 🇱🇺, thanks for the great videos! This is the first time I watch furniture repairs, normally I watch woodworking and wooden boat building.

[@FixingFurniture]

Goedendag! Thanks for commenting from the Netherlands... I'm half Dutch and had a chance to visit there a few years ago. There's a lot you can learn about woodworking from doing furniture repairs so I hope you'll check out more of our videos and subscribe. Thanks. Scott

[@MBHR]

I'm from Iraq🇮🇶 I love DIY crafts there is no specific type of channel I watch

[@phyllisevans7500]

I’m from Tulsa, OK USA. I watch Thomas Johnson and John’s Furniture Shop. I appreciate the quality of their work and their teaching techniques. You Sir rate as high as they do.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that. Tom and I did a video together about glue for furniture repair. Here's the link if you're interested. Scott. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3yTeoVujLmSoKc

[@yusufrajie9004]

Hi I'm from south Africa 🇿🇦 and I was brought here through a youtube recommendation 👌

[@FixingFurniture]

That's great! Thanks for sharing where you're from! Scott 🇨🇦

[@Gwynbuck]

I'm from the UK. Other people have mentioned Thomas Johnson. I haven't seen Dasher Designs yet. I watch Paul Sellers and Wood by Wright. I like some of Rex Kruger too. What you all have in common is that you don't waffle! I'm not interested in whether you got your chair from your grandma 40 years ago. Secondly, you supply commentary, telling people exactly what you are doing Aand why you are doing it. Thirdly, where appropriate, you use close-ups. so that we can see in detail what is going on. Lastly, I'll bet you plan out beforehand how you are going to tackle a particular problem, you don't just make it up as you go along. All of which makes your videos interesting as well as entertaining. I've learned a lot. Keep it up and thanks for posting.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you for the detailed comment Gwyn. I appreciate you sharing the channels you watch and your thoughts on our content approach. I watch the others you mention, except for Rex, but I will check out his work. Thanks for your support! Scott

[@Handleyman]

Take a look at another Canadian Matthias Wandel (Wooden Gears) also.

[@rpc717]

You definitely need to check out Pask Makes. He's a super cool Aussie, an incredible craftsman, and he comes up with tons of ingenious solutions to whatever problems he faces.

[@jefffreeman1163]

I like Pask Makes as well. Have you tried I Like To Make Stuff?

[@braidwooddesignstudio5536]

Agree and highly recommend

[@EvilDreams666]

Yeah! I totally agree, his channel it's one of my favourites :)

[@rpc717]

@Jeff Freeman , I did - thanks for the recommendation!

[@janefrench5721]

Hamilton Ontario. I also watch Thomas Johnson. I have been woodworking since age 22. I am now 71. Now I enjoy repair and refinishing. I have made too many pieces for myself and want to help others with their problems. Only trouble is, wow, have you priced stain and poly lately. I paid $18 for a 250 ml can of gel stain to help a friend re-finish a door. I'm glad I have kept all my old stains over the years

[@renegmw]

Watching from Spain 🇪🇸. I watch many videos of “My mechanics” youtube channel (restoration) may be that’s why this was in my recommended. 👍🏼

[@larahoun1]

Apeldoorn, the Netherlands: serious chair repair! Neat Job.

[@FixingFurniture]

Dank u. I'm 1/2 Dutch. Thanks for sharing where you're from! Scott

[@zweetkonijn]

Belgium here! 🇧🇪 Just recently found your channel and I realy like your video’s! Your voice has this Bob Ross vibe to it, it’s very pleasant to listen to.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you. You're the first person to comment from Belgium. Good work figuring out how to put your flag in the comments! Scott

[@fatersaadatniaki]

wow you made it clear to me who his voice was so much a like 🤗

[@ScottKaylor-d4k]

I am watching from Milwaukee Wisconsin on KZbin! I enjoy watching a pro fix furniture the way they should be repaired! I have been repairing furniture for many years as you do. Thanks for the instructions!

[@buusama]

Esztergom, Hungary☺ I have been watching Thomas Johnson's and Dashner Design's channels. I like this one a great deal, too!

[@FixingFurniture]

Wow, Hungary! Thanks for posting your comment. I'll have to check out Dashner Designs. Thank you. Scott

[@mizodea]

@@FixingFurniture Hungary also, I really like what you are doing! :)

[@Handleyman]

What is it with Canadians and woodworking? You’re all just so damn good at it! I’m from Australia 🇦🇺

[@leifhietala8074]

They're trying to keep the pine trees at bay.

[@Xanderfied]

Dude, have seen a picture of Canada that didn’t have a tree in it. No? Nuff said.

[@scottpecora371]

They have an over abundance of wood and excessively long winters

[@markbrownfield437]

The Carcross Desert! tiniest desert in the world

[@deadf7385]

I look outside? There's forest to the north, then you keep going that's all you'll find up till the territories. West and east, my country still has wild lands in the Boreal I call home

[@tinyrobotgrrl]

When you put the seat back on after saying "Let's see what it looks like" I wholly expected you to say, "Yep... looks like a chair." Good vid!

[@FixingFurniture]

Lol. Thanks! Scott

[@cheeyoongyee5397]

Ipoh, Malaysia Enjoying your video.

[@lpconserv6074]

Born in South Louisiana, lived most of my adult life in East Texas. Have now moved to the Philippines and am living on a fairly remote island. 2 hour boat ride into Cebu City, the nearest large city. As it is in the US, travel restrictions and restrictions in place, and doubly so for me as I am in my 60's and our rules here keep me fairly close to home. Enjoy watching your methods, as they mimic my thoughts as well on your methods of repair.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you enjoyed it. Stay safe. Scott

[@henrikmagnussen2493]

I`m from Sweden and working with different woodprojekts for a living. Mostly doors and windows of pine or oak

[@SleelplessScience]

I'm from Iraq 🇮🇶. KZbin recommendation brought me here.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing where you're from. I'm glad KZbin is sharing our videos for you to enjoy! Scott

[@xxx942012]

+1

[@dino7784]

Me too

[@Winter1256]

Iraq 🇮🇶 as well

[@OldePhart]

Its surprising you couldn't get the 2 pieces leveled up with a mallet strike or two.

[@Wuffman]

I am guessing that if it were a fresh break that would have been possible. Since it was an old, poorly repaired break, people have been sitting on it and crushing the misaligned fibers of wood. It looked to be the case when he showed a close up of the area as he cleaned it up.

[@wilsonguitars156]

preparation....i do several dry runs until its perfect...everything MUST line up.... then when it comes to glue its a breeze......must admit though after someone else has had a go its never any easier!...AUSTRALIA

[@mikehoughton5550]

@ same here! and i also couldn't understand why he didn't buzz it over with a sander and re oil it or varnish it.

[@bundocom]

@@mikehoughton5550 I think at that point you're getting into a restoration rather than a repair, which is going to probably double the time (and likely the price) of the job. I assume this is a piece brought in by a customer.

[@Amen.22]

This is the comment I was looking for. I knew that I wasn't the only one that saw it. I think I would have taken the leg completely off and made sure that it all fit together before gluing and clamping. It would probably work as you suggested too. I used to have my own shop in Alaska.

[@woofwoof-w4g]

USA-California. I found you via Angie of Transcend Furniture. Love your shows and am learning a lot. I recently removed some brads while repurposing some walnut-veneered plywood and just verified that my solution for the ones that wouldn't come out matched yours, which is a little confidence builder for me! I like to repair things more than my husband does and I just love finding experts & innovative craftspeople on KZbin!

[@braidwooddesignstudio5536]

Braidwood, Australia. Recommend Thomas Johnson, from Gorham, Maine

[@Jacks_Raging_Bile_Duct]

he's also a gourmet!

[@soberhippie]

I know what happened here: "Darling, will you take that chair to a repair shop?" - "No way! I can fix it myself"'. And I am from Russia

[@pangtsr]

A Russian would probably know how to work with wood. Plus they would actually know how to fix things. Probably a chubby hubby from the American midwest, that has seen one DIY KZbin video too many.

[@tedbaker8291]

Love the methodical approach and explanation. Still, I couldn't help but notice that the reattached leg is short by about 1/64" of the still-attached leg fragment. You took all that time to clear bent/folded wood fibers that were preventing a mesh between the two pieces, but you applied no apparent pressure from below (mallet or long clamp to bottom of leg?) to close the joint before clamping laterally. Did I miss something?

[@johnmorrison1180]

I think you did miss where he gave the top of the leg a few taps with a mallet before clamping, good point though. Viewing in Australia

[@Patrick-kc5ur]

I saw the same issue and after the chair was finished it was very apparent the leg needed to be clamped or pounded together. Those interlocking fibers would give it more lateral resistance if they were bonded with glue and forced together.

[@cheriebarker3760]

He actually addressed all those issues.

[@Patriot494]

Laguna Beach, Ca. I've been a custom cabinet maker here for almost 40 years. While I've collected quite a few tips, tricks and hacks over that time, I always, ALWAYS, learn something new from your excellent videos. Thank you. :-)

[@FixingFurniture]

Wow, that's quite a complement. Thanks for sharing that and I'm glad to hear you're enjoying our videos. Scott

[@MatthewHilbertsBaritone]

Australia, Paul Sellers, Rex Krueger, Essential Craftsman.

[@davidcaverly9659]

Seattle, Washington. The channel closest to yours that I watch is Dashner Design & Restoration.

[@rafzao]

I'm from Brazil and I was brought here by a youtube recommendation.

[@myname4598]

I'm in east Texas, U.S.A. I watch a lot of woodworkers, turners, and sawyers on KZbin but yours is the only furniture repair channel that has caught my attention.

[@greulich9635]

He: Polyurethan Somehwere in the distance: Screams, scraping and a paint restorator crying in agony

[@nikicroft]

Scraping, scraping, scraping...

[@aggibson74]

Canadian! Giveaways---accent & Robertson screws

[@timthetoolman5128]

I don't hear any accent. Niagara on the lake, Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@aggibson74]

I’m from Kitchener but moved south about 15 years ago.

[@steenlassen5718]

Denmark: And we don't use nails in our chairs. Period!

[@colindossantos9801]

I live in EDMONTON and I watch your videos on KZbin. I sometimes buy a piece of antique furniture and repair and refinish it for my family. I do appreciate all the tips and tricks that you share with the community.

[@Xanderfied]

No need brah, I’m a pro at “how not to repair” most things.

[@thorham1346]

Could I do a better job? No, and I wouldn't even try.

[@zweiloft]

Germany or in German: Deutschland 🇩🇪

[@AlBorland3877]

ditto. There are no such useful channels in german dealing with that topic. Same goes with woodworking in general. But maybe it's just me with my preference to western style handtools. ;) Oh, I forgot: Matt Estlea and Ishitani Furniture. But they are more the creators, not the repair guys. Matt is more into hand tools, Ishitani is - oh come on, you know him. ;)

[@maxtee2573]

@@AlBorland3877 not true, have a try with anti greef kzbin.info Also from Germany

[@RohitdeSa]

It bugged me that the tops of the two pieces were badly misaligned even after you 'cleaned them up'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYPOY2qXetCgr6c It's been mentioned in the comments that a few mallet taps may have been in order. On the bright side, he's got a calm and clear voice :-)

[@olegkostoglotov8800]

I've had to do that at times, usually preceded by removing the remaining bits of the leg from the chair, or table, completely, repairing the leg separately, then re-attaching to the frame of the chair or table.

[@danceingdave3]

Love your softly-spoken voice and lack of blatant self-promotion. At 68-yo, I've just started getting interested in wood-working. Greetings from Sunshine Coast (just north of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia).

[@Italiano9091]

But the question is: Will It Blend?

[@RayMrRobert]

I’m Rob from Fort Lauderdale Florida USA. I find you to be extraordinary as you use great sense keeping an eye on the future if you need to repair or someone else does. No cheap shots. You are a patient man. Hats off to you brother.

[@lizeggar2421]

Old lady from the UK and previously from South Africa. Two years after you made this video, but it has only come up on my feed now. Thankfully, the pandemic has passed and we are virtually back to normal. I watch you, Johns Furniture Repairs and Tom Johnson.

[@barrymartin7085]

I recently retired from the corporate rat race and moved from Stellenbosch South Africa to Moorreesburg about 100km north of Cape Town in the Swartland. I have a small restoration business and fix and restore all manner of antiques and vintage furniture. I enjoy watching Thomas Johnson Antique Restoration but am glad I came across your channel. Will definitely follow you too. Unfortunately here in South Africa we aren't fortunate enough to get hold of many of the glues and other products such as stains and polishing compounds that people in North America and Europe take for granted but we make do.

[@peterbaxter8151]

I’m from Australia. I don’t often repair furniture, but it is very useful to see you work on furniture so I don’t make mistakes that are difficult to fix.

[@ct7009]

Chris, from Basel, Switzerland. Interesting how You do it and explaining the problems. I think this is important to understand the situation and choose the best solution. My father (he died in 2000) was a carpenter and did repairs on old furniture when he was in pension. I am just watching as a hobby learning what can be done easily. Thank You for Your explanations and videos.

[@krazyntx995]

USA - Lone Star State of Texas. This is the only furniture repair channel that I subscribe to as I look for tips on how to repair cracks and breaks within gun stocks on firearms. One of my favorite gun stock repair channels is provided by Stock Doc who is located in Wisconsin. He is a master at touching up anything from ding and dents to full breaks. Plus he is fantastic at blending finishes on gun stocks after touch ups or repairs without the need to completely refinish the entire stock. As many newer guns stock have a semi-gloss to high gloss coating, matching the finish is not easy.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that. I'll check out Stock Doc! Thank you for subscribing as well! Scott

[@fg6186]

I'm from Germany🇩🇪. I do watch some Woodworking Channels but you are the only Repair Channel I watch

[@donelmore2540]

Inspired by you and Tom Johnson, I went to my garage to tune up the finish on an old wooden kid’s chair for my 1 1/2 year old great grandson. I noticed that the seat was cracked in several places and decided to take the seat off for gluing and clamping. Naturally with my luck, the cracks were between the sloped corners. Employing my primitive skills (enhanced by watching you and Tom), I ended up using 4 clamps of 3 types (2 “quick grips”, 1 pipe clamp and 1 bar clamp. I used the quick grips for gaining purchase for the bar clamp since it couldn’t grip on the sloped corners. Looks like the glue job might work although I couldn’t completely close the largest crack. When I unscrewed the seat, I noticed that the chair was much older than I thought. The screws were slotted (not Phillips) and patina’d. The wood attaching the legs to the seat frame were oak. The wood of the chair itself might be oak, but the grain is rather indistinct. When the glue has dried overnight, I’ll start working on the finish with light oak or neutral Restor-A-Finish and Feed-N-Wax. Thanks for the inspiration! PS, I’m on the Central Coast of California.

[@roderickfemm8799]

From California, USA. I appreciate your attention to detail, and your general outlook about repairs. Excellent repairs are more interesting to me than restorations, which is why the other furniture repair channel I watch is Thomas Johnson Furniture Repair (in Maine).

[@ollimakkonen3721]

Olli Makkonen here. born a Finn, living in retirement in the wonderful Indonesia. Your work and the attention to fine detail accompanied by brilliant camera work makes watching your video's a pleasure. Keep up the god work.

[@ddamianforeman8803]

Arizona, in the States. I don't know anything about furniture repair, and this is the first video I found. I watched it out of sheer boredom, and enjoyed it a hell of a lot more than I thought. As for channels to help spread, I got nothing. Maybe The 3 Fifths? I like that guy.

[@wabbit1313]

Pretty work. My Dad was a master carpenter and repaired and made many pieces of furniture. He would be really impressed with your work. I am from Suffolk, VA, USA. You have answered many questions but I still have more. I wish I had interest in furniture repair and making when my Dad was alive. I guess age 69 is better late than never!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that Robin. Glad you're enjoying our videos. I provide 1-on-1 coaching by video if you're interested. Cheers. Scott

[@lopaka76]

Phoenix Az, USA. Just came across your channel today. I like to watch, tool restoration, bushcraft, camping, diy car repair, star wars stuff, woodturning, comedy, news, etc. I enjoy a wide variety like a lot of people, lol. 🇺🇸

[@AccordingToScripture]

Great content, I'm an amateur woodworker in North Carolina, USA. Along with your channel, I really enjoy watching Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration. He is located in Maine, USA.

[@gabrielamerle5138]

I’m from Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 living in Seattle 🇺🇸 I’m a passionate beginner woodworking and watching videos like yours, so clearly explained, make me confident to start with some projects. Thank you so much!!

[@FixingFurniture]

I'm glad you're finding our videos helpful. Thank you for subscribing! Scott

I'm from Lyon in France. I really enjoy your videos that I discovered some weeks ago. You have a great pedagogy to explain things to us. Thank you very much for your time.

[@patrickmegan8224]

Hi, I know it's a few years down the road from this video but I have learned so much from you in the last few months. I'm in Hong Kong and lucky enough to have access to a small workshop where I can put into practice what I've learned from your videos. Wobbly chairs rule!

[@mercoid]

Long Island, New York 🇺🇸 It’s great to see so many viewers from all over the world here.

[@MorganJeanify]

I am repairing a table an elderly woman in my community gave me, it’s a beautiful antique that had been in their family for generations! But her mother had “repaired” the table with spray foam 😮‍💨 took a lot of work to get it all off! Now I need to figure out how to repair the leg correctly, thank you for your videos!!

[@jonathanking4107]

England 🇬🇧 I love to watch Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Repair. I enjoyed this repair video too, thank you.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, Tom is a great Pro! Cheers. Scott 🇨🇦

[@carlosandresbellavigna7532]

Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 Subscribed!!! I also love to watch who I call The God of Restoration: "My mechanics" (not furniture, engineering tools).

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing where you're from and for subcribing! Scott 🇨🇦

[@helenabrandstrom9851]

🇸🇪Helena from Sweden here. I learn a lot from your videos. You are fantastic in transferring your knowledge to us viewers. I have not come across any other KZbinr that can match your quality. There are very few on this topic. Pleas continue 🙏.

[@ManishSingh2k]

Watching this from India 🇮🇳. Learnt a lot today. Thank you! Subscribed!

[@DeeTeeOma]

Awesome content! I'm from Northern California and have four outstanding woodworkers I follow: John's Furniture Repair, Flipping Drawers, Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture and of course, Fixing Furniture!! Thanks for the expert craftsmanship!

[@melodyhutton9307]

Two of my favorite channels are AT furniture repair and Thomas antique repairs from Gorme Maine. I love that you are so detail oriented and informative. The history of the pieces that you work on is also very interesting. I’m from Utah USA

[@billiev8705]

🇳🇱Watching from the Netherlands! Just starting to learn about woodworking - well, kind of. I lost my dad to cancer when I was only 8 years old (I will be 48 this year!) My dad was a woodworking teacher, and he taught me how to use all the basic hand tools safely from a very young age. I've always felt comfortable using tools, and that's been a huge gift, especially. being a woman. I am about to be newly single, and I am able to show my two sons how I can thrift chairs and other furniture, and repair them properly. Learning mote woodworking skills also makes me feel connected to my dad. I still use some of the quality hand tools he left us. He always said: buy the best tools you can afford, because they will last longer, perform better, and make your work easier. Still a motto I use whenever I buy anything - even when I can't afford anything new. I've bought wonderful used tools, a cast iron Dutch oven, and a good quality used sewing machine amongst other things.

[@pavo76]

From Bloemfontein South Africa 🇿🇦. Enjoyed the video. Watching this confirmed that I am doing repairs the right way. Thanks

[@FixingFurniture]

That's great Paul. Thanks for sharing that. Scott

[@marleneorr2973]

From US. Wisconsin. I am a beginner woodworker so I enjoy learning new things. Thank You for your video.

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome. Furniture repair can teach you a lot more quickly about woodworking than tackling projects one at a time. I hope you find our videos a useful learning tool. Scott

[@Lyndalewinder]

Hello from the UK. I regularly watch Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration, Paul Sellers, Rob Cosman, Gid Joiner, New Yorkshire Workshop etc.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that. Tom and I did a video together about glue for furniture repair. Here's the link if you're interested. Scott. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3yTeoVujLmSoKc

[@uncle_spanky]

West Virginia, USA 🇺🇸 I have repaired furniture for myself and wished I had your talents and tools. Great job.

[@mountainhike100]

Was from up state NY, but we just moved here to NC to be near my son and grand children. Love doing wood work, bone carvings, and making small furniture. Just found you, and think I will be watching more of your videos. Nice job on your glass repair.

[@scottreeves1226]

I'm from the USA. I watch Thomas Johnson and Lost Mountain for repair and restorations. Happy New Year!

[@we_arenot_amused1617]

Another good Canadian channel is "john's furniture repair"

[@JCWConstruction]

I'm from Israel, and enjoy this chanel very much. I find it most rewarding and educational

[@michaelarighi5268]

Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 🇺🇸. I have several family antiques that need repair. Your vids (a KZbin recommendation from the other woodworking videos I watch) are giving me the confidence and information to go at them. I hate having broken furniture sitting around.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that Michael. I find it encouraging feedback to keep making videos. Cheers. Scott 🇨🇦

[@rosskilpatrick934]

Ross from Australia here I guess your Canadian as I have Cousins in BC, Alberta and Ontario. I have similiar problem chairs which I had put in a shed but now I will be able to repair them. I am very happy with your videos which have helped me.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that! Scott

[@thompson1374]

Watching from Oklahoma in the United States. Thank you for your time. I follow Chesters and a number of others.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that Thompson! Scott

[@janebutz5375]

Hi from northwestern New Jersey in the States. I believe I found your site after watching many videos of John’s Furniture Repair. Like your style and have learned a lot!

[@puttmaster9634]

Illinois, I typically watch blacksmithing videos on youtube but enjoy a refreshing woodworking video every once in awhile.