How to Repair a Victorian Chair

Kim and I were asked to re-upholster a couple of Victorian chairs that were used as part of a wedding ceremony. As I began preparing the Victorian Chairs for upholstering I found a lot of repairs that would have to be made. In this video Victorian Chair Repair I share with you the repairs I made and how I made them.
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[@debbielagrange6058]

I love the fact that Mr. Bill shows how to repair. That helps me lots! good job Mr Bill!

[@MusicFilmArtLover]

Wood glue and sawdust! Who knew! Thanks. This video was great to watch.

[@bg147]

It is good to see someone who covers all of the surface area of both pieces with glue.

[@arminteriors8590]

Fascinating. Friendly advice from the auto world? Try some painter's tape along the edges of the repair and wipe the epoxy before you remove it. Might save some finish repair down the road. We do it on cars all the time.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thanks for the advice Arm. Kim

[@untameddana4733]

love this stuff! will be joining the site TONIGHT!

[@KimsUpholstery]

+Dana Cason See you on the inside Dana.

[@lizhawkes3936]

Thanks Bill - great info here!

[@KimsUpholstery]

Liz Hawkes Thank you Liz. Love the kayak you built.

[@CharismaticLife]

I work in soft goods for a theatre, so most of our furniture is repeatedly stripped and reupholstered. I don't know why I've never thought to use the sawdust/glue mixture to help with previous staples holes. So much cheaper than commercial fillers. Thanks for the video!

[@KimsUpholstery]

CharismaticLife Thanks for watching. Kim

[@KimsUpholstery]

CharismaticLife i should have told you that fine sawdust works the best. Again, thanks for watching.

[@theresabrewer3808]

Can you tell me what is the name of the epoxy that you used?

[@KimsUpholstery]

+Theresa Brewer I use Devcon 30 minute epoxy most often. Available at most hardware and big box stores. Thanks for watching. Kim

[@basmebel9583]

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[@redpillproductionscanada5563]

Why epoxy and not wood glue?

[@KimsUpholstery]

It's a personal choice for me. I am sure of the strength and gap filling qualities of epoxy. Thanks for watching. Kim

[@jungbechtospk40]

I know Woodglut has the best woodworking plans.

[@matthewlavergne5610]

This time I will do it manually with the help of Stodoys designs.