How to Repair Cracked Seat in Oak Chair HD 720p

A common fault in the older kitchen chairs is that they crack easily. The repair is not hard, and anyone can do it.

[@michaelgraber5750]

Glad i stopped what i was doing and decided to look up videos. I was starting to try to tear the entire chair apart thinking how else am i gonna get glue into that tiny crack. Always a smarter way of doing things.

[@tracyakafrog]

Thank you for the video, Im not sure what type of glue to use. Advice? Thank you

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

I use Titebond 3. It's waterproof and it has more "open" time (time before glue starts to set).

[@karengardneralexander5083]

I have those exact chair i need to repair. All 4 needs repair

[@mourningwarbler]

Laughed when you said, "Please, don't be glued."

[@stevef9472]

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. While I haven’t tried it yet with several chairs awaiting similar repairs, I’ve had good luck using blunt injectors to get glue into cracked table tops. I was surprised to find the tight bond glue flowed well even through the smallest needles.

[@ruhlworth]

Excellent video !!! Thank You very much !!! I have a cracked chair to repair. Your method should work just fine !!! Thanks again. Dave

[@owlcity2night]

The random SpongeBob reference sent me lol

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

@@owlcity2night Yeah, I needed a funnel. 🤣

[@joancraig8175]

You did an amazing job on my chairs. Thank you so much love all your projects.

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

Love you too! Glad you like them.

[@cliveklg7739]

Have some chairs I'm going to repair for splits as well. My problem is cleats won't work, as the bottom isn't straight. The only thing I can think of is adding a wire tensioner to keep it pulled together.

[@LSD-420]

I just picked up six used chairs, two of them have that seat cracking.

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

"You can do it!" (Happy Gilmour Voice)

[@michaelgraber5750]

I'm in the exact same boat and I think my chairs are these exact ones in the video

[@TheRiches11]

Thanks! I have two vintage wood chairs I've been waiting to repair for years because I didn't know how to get glue in the cracks. Now I have three options

[@nailsbylocs]

Dental floss!! Amazing!

[@padkirsch]

EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you; subscribed

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

Thanks for the sub!

[@DrMoitra]

Thanks for the video, nice easy pace and comentary, would have liked to see the finished product with the clamps off the next day.

[@joancraig8175]

If you had a floss threader it would help to go in the crack better

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

Good idea.

[@skippyskippy]

Thanks! You just saved me a lot of time and hassle!

[@georgequalls5043]

Got the same problem with a very narrow crack. Tried both blowing and sucking glue but the crack is too thin. Will try the dental floss or just put is aside and wait until the crack widens.

[@MichaelWilliams-ro9bm]

Or, at a vet supply you can buy a hypodermic needle, fill it with glue 50% water 50% and put it where it needs to be. Works great on cracks, crevices.

[@jean6061]

Did you replace the two supports beneath the chair seat?

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

I didn't. When the glue cured it was just like new. But.. Found out that the client later re-installed the supports. (just incase). This is my 3rd different chair seat repair for this exact problem and there is no need for supports.

[@heirborn7]

How do I replace the spindle on that kind of chair that came out but we can’t get it back in

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

This guy explains it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/np_Sk6dom82DfLMsi=lOUBy4EHKYtfRIlF

[@nancyjack6066]

How do you remove the excess glue? Was there something on your cloth? What stops the glue from smearing all over the wood of the chair. Anytime I’ve wiped glue off it leaves a film. Also, couldn’t understand what the name of the glue was that you used. Is it wood glue? Is it clear drying? Thanks

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

Just a wet cloth. Glue is water based and if you don't wait too long you can just wipe it clean. You're correct that it will leave a haze if you wait too long. Hope this helps

[@nancyjack6066]

Thanks! That’s so easy.!

[@mrpickle23]

why not just use pocket screws/jig

[@doncirelli4797]

Hey, my mother has a set of those chairs. She lost one, due to breakage, and she's trying to find a replacement. Would you know who makes that chair, or its model name? Her chairs are that same exact design. Thanks.

[@fdort3971]

@CrimsonWoodworking...the dental floss works ok but...on another channel I saw the guy using thin syringe needles...works really well! I've also used small paint brushes (it works better with a twisting pulling motion).

[@o.k.athomediy5685]

Thank you for such a great tutorial!❤

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

Thanks

[@ronw9901]

After the glue is in could use pocket screws in the bottom to pull together

[@fdort3971]

@CrimsonWoodworking I've come across this issue before I gained more knowledge...would it be a good idea to inlay a bow tie shaped piece of wood over each seam? I'm still learning stuff...

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

It would look cool, that's for sure 😊

[@ronw9901]

Could put glue on the bottom and use a vacuum to pull it to the top.

[@MeganJeffery]

Helpful! Thanks!

[@yhofer]

Love your video! Your so funny!

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

Thanks

[@octaviobumble5245]

I have a clean break all the way through. Can i install dowells and then glue?

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

Biscuit jointer would work better. Sorry this is so late, I I somehow missed your question.