HOW TO REPAIR LOOSE JOINTS on a wobbly chair

[@catherinenegus6221]

WOW! Trena, as you know, this old rocker belonged to my great-grandmother. She loved that chair and used it daily for many decades. I'm sure that when it got loose and wobbly at times, one of her sons would do a little patch job just to keep it going. Of course, those little "repairs", while keeping the chair functional for my great-grandmother, did no justice to the chair and in the long run, contributed to its problems. Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job on this old beauty, which I estimate to be around 90-100 years old. My great-grandmother would have been thrilled with the end result. I'm sure she would have been deeply moved by the transformation. Your hard work, attention to detail and obvious love of old furniture, is greatly appreciated. I am proud to hand this now lovely beauty down as an heirloom piece to my daughter. Many thanks, Trena.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Hi there! So glad to see your comment. And Thankyou for trusting me with its restoration. It was a pleasure. Thanks for sharing its stories. I think the repairs were what they could do to keep it together and thank goodness they did. Can’t wait for you to see it in person. Cheers

[@rickseyeview5345]

And to get the history of the chair is great! Thanks for sharing!

[@donmordecai998]

I enjoyed hearing the history of the chair as well. Thanks!

[@adeh503]

Love this girl, her work is on another level , anyone aspiring to be a furniture restorer should watch this channel religiously.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

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[@knottyal2428]

Trena takes a chair repaired by a blacksmith, and restores it as an expert cabinetmaker. Top class , Trena as usual and thank you for a wonderful demonstration.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol thankyou

[@guillermocarrillo3959]

I’m sorry, but this is not a repair, THIS is a total rebuild. Simply amazing !

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰💪

[@sevenravens]

As a furniture repairman I often get requests for fixing wobbly chairs like this. Customers are always wanting an easy and cheap fix. Sorry. Not happening.

[@HansDelbruck53]

Nice work. I wish my wobbly old joints could be repaired that easily. I'm getting old.

[@armstronggeorge1533]

She amazes me when she brings out the hammer and tools to take furniture apart the creaks and cracks, yet the victim survives to be another beautiful piece of antique furniture. As usual.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

😉

[@nospin1394]

From let’s keep that in a back bedroom to let’s put this in the family room. Beautifully restored.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰

[@wcarlhepker4806]

Do not listen to any price complaints from the customer!! If they complain at all, show them this video. They could not find anybody else that would put all the work into it that you did. In addition, thank you for video recording your work for us adding to your repair labors!! You are truly amazing!! THANK YOU!!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰

[@KSprague2024]

I love seeing your dad in videos! You are so wonderful to learn from, Trena! Thank you ❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are so welcome!

[@hjemison]

I saw a number of museum pieces that could use your talent and skills to restore them to their original glory. The rocker, while not my cup of tea, was beautifully restored.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰

[@salishseaquest7952]

Wow! Just WOW! What an amazing transformation! It never ceases to amaze me how much care and effort you put into these pieces, Trena.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rbeehner2]

That is a really nice chair. I thought Trena's face looked especially happy in the shopping scenes and that made my day (which I say in a fatherly way.)

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou🥰

[@charlesmadisonrhea]

The finger nails really popped on this episode. Loved the visit to the museum. It looked like you gave more shape to the top of the arms - they are great.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou! Just the color making the design stand out again

[@sgwsteve1665]

I find the dirty water down the drain shot strangely satisfying It's hard to believe how dirty a rocking chair can get

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yea. It is

[@lindacsmith13]

that chair came out great. I really enjoyed the museum trip, those carvings were incredible.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pat5043]

Oh my gosh, that museum was loaded with gorgeous pieces. It is not my style but so pretty to see. To think of all the artists who made them.wow !!!

[@tejolisboa]

The effort you put in each project makes you a true artist.

[@78541954]

Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure; and sharing your wonderful craft Trena. Beautiful!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are so welcome

[@LewHarriman]

Really beautiful examples of mid-century Scandinavian modern furniture in that shop in Toronto. Rosewood! Teak! Simple, perfectly scaled elegant curves and straightforward designs. The real stuff. I cringe to think what those pieces must cost these days.

[@LewHarriman]

...And that short section of 18th century English furniture really gets one's blood racing. It would certainly pair nicely with that tall case clock and clock face restoration you did a couple of years ago.

[@katherinef4291]

Mama got a facelift! lol. It’s gorgeous. You can’t even see the repair on the split rocker. Great job as always. I love the Sunday videos!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@paulhodgson4790]

Always good to see the products of craftspeople, either in a museum or in a workshop. Two for the price of one in this video.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰

[@garyhaines6632]

You young lady are a absolute genius!!! fantastic job on the chair, as always your work is second to none other!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@johnhamilton1098]

Trena, Beautiful job on this wonderful rocker. You consistently present exemplary work. Your father must be "over the moon" proud of his daughter!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes, thank you

[@sdunca4864]

Love the fact that at 4:54 you are using a hive tool as a pry-bar! Recently have seen a lot of woodworkers "discovering" hive tools and their uses- I carry a different model for pry/wedge operations at my shop as well! I have bees so the tools were around- and have found a useful place in my wood/metal shop!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

They just sell them in the hardware store as pry bars but I’m sure they are the same tools😉

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Thanks for taking us out w/ you. Very enjoyable time.👍🏼❤️

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad you enjoyed

[@stevepiechock9234]

Along with your usual restoration, seeing the furniture in the basement of the store and the museum, proves what I meant when I said you are a giant among your pears. It illustrates your passion for the work you do. There is no doubt in my mind the rocker you are doing in this video, will be better than it ever was.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰thankyou

[@Dee-c1e]

My mother and I worked in apostery for 15 yrs. Loved it. This is a lost art ❤

[@mpulleyscott]

I loved the museum. It's a very fine looking chair. As a kid, I was fascinated by peoples rocking chairs. I had to rock in it and judge.

[@VanWilliams-ij5ub]

Looks great. I realized how much I like furniture watching this video.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad you like it!

[@sheph7]

Dang, that chair looks comfortable, and sturdy. Excellent work, as I've come to anticipate.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@glennspreeman1634]

The patience, vision of craftsmen of times past are hard to imagine! Some of those pieces had to take thousands? of man hours plus skills we don't have!! Keep honoring our history!! Thanx!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@davidwamsley5749]

The finished chair looks stunning. It should last another 100 years. Your work is just amazing, Trena. You take the time to redo it right. Your desire to make it better than it was really shows through. Thanks for sharing. I always look forward to your next project.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@kellywilkins8043]

Very nice! You always know just where to tickle the wood! Can’t tell you were ever there doing any repair work! Beautiful! Thanks Trena!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Perfect

[@kuehnel16]

I love to watch a craftsman at work. You show so much care in the quality of what you do. Just wonderful 👏

[@LadyLeigh]

Trena, you did a superb repair on all those little bits on the rocker and your final finish is,”to die for”! I would love that rocker in my home! Love all your videos which always keep me spellbound! 🤗🇦🇺

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@DebraCole-dr5fy]

At first, I seriously thought your video was about repairing MY loose joints. I wasn't paying attention. I am 70 and just fell and sprained my hip and butt really bad. LOL. It's a beautiful chair. I have refinished a few pieces of old furniture, but nothing this nice. I saw one like it in a thrift store recently, but had to pass it up because of my hip and nowhere to put it. I took apart and refinished a small tall kitchen cabinet in which my Grandma kept her Fiesta Ware. My Mom passed away and I inherited the cabinet. She just let the door hang open in her kitchen but she had previously refinished some really beautiful antique furniture in her life. My son and his wife got the Fiesta Ware. I put a lot of my art supplies in the cabinet, which has Boone written on the top. I have old dishes elsewhere in my house, mostly in curio cabinets, one of which I put together and finished from a kit. Good job, girl!!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@imaginethat2003]

The construction on old furniture is beautiful art.

[@felixreali7101]

the result is absolutely astonishing.

[@juliawoodhead4879]

What a treat, shopping with Trena! It’s so good to see what you like and admire. Then the furniture museum…. Wow! A total delight. On top of a superb repair. Just love these vlogs.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@johnunger427]

Hey Trena, you have an amazing ability and very talented in your work . Love you...Dad

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks Dad❤️❤️❤️

[@chuckyc6912]

You are an amazing person You show all the love in your work. Keep us in the ride with you

[@bruce2sail]

Trena, you’re a real pro! Beautiful work on this ancient rocker.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@franceshurt3517]

WOW Trena, that chair looks magnificent, I bet it looks even better than the day it was made, thanks so much for the tour of the museum and the beautiful pieces therein, stay well and love to all the family, cheers!!!🥰😘👌👍👍🙏💕hi to shop dog also!🪛🔨🪑

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankupi. I’ll pass it down to her🥰

[@rickseyeview5345]

Absolutely beautiful. Great job Trena!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@olebrgesen795]

I do think it would be more nice if you had your workshop in Denmark. I have some antiques needing repair and you are definitely the best furniture maker on KZbin!

[@geralyn-mm]

Fly her there and cover her living expenses !!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Sounds great!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol

[@DavidDeelLoco]

This will probably be an odd comment, but you might see the relevance referring to 14:12. My best friend, my father, died in 2021. I was his caretaker for a few years before he passed. But, it was such a joy learning from him those last few years, great conversations. BUT, at 14:12 of this video, I gave a huge smile. Something so small yet so significant to me. My dad taught me that little trick,some 60 years ago. Funny, he taught me as a child and it continued my entire life. Thanks for allowing me to reminisce on this fine morning, and for bringing a few tears. I always love your videos.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰perfect

[@emisformaker]

Man, I used to go to Bungalow all the time! For those not in the know, they have vintage clothing on the main floor, along with some new items and some vintage housewares. Most of the furniture is downstairs, though they'll sometimes have a piece or two in the window. Guff is another store that specializes in MCM furniture pieces, though they're a bit out of the way on Queen St. East, just past the Don Valley Parkway. Well worth the trek if you're looking for some great furniture or house accessories like lamps, mirrors and artwork. Sometimes I miss living in Toronto, but then I go out onto my front porch and look at the Atlantic Ocean and realize I'm fine where I am. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol yes it’s beautiful but I like space too.

[@shirleypedersen7406]

Way to go Trena. Another fabulous repair and finish. You are one amazing woman👏👏👏👏

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@ceb964]

This project is like where many cynics would easily utter, "Cor blimey you could've built [buy] a brand new one in the time [money] spent repairing that tired old thing!" and you most probably could. Then again, you can't put a price-tag on preserving a piece of history and old craftsmanship can you? So kudos to the owner. What a stunner of a precious beautiful piece, and whomever rocked herself away on that thing for decades on end in front of the fireplace certainly got her money's worth and a lot more. So well done once again Trena👏👏👏

[@jaensara]

¡Roarrr! ¡La compresora habló, dijo: "¿Por qué no cuidan sus muebles?" 😡. Gracias estimada Trena por mostrarnos unos muebles de los que ya no se hacen, y si se hacen serían demasiados caros, ¿cómo fue eso de sillas jamón? 🤔nunca había oído hablar de ellas, pero sería interesante 😋ver qué se siente estar sentado ahí ☺. Si no me equivoco por lo que nos mostraste de los muebles tienes un gusto sobrio y elegante😉, gracias por mostrarnos tus gustos personales. Esa mecedora merecía ser restaurada y afortunadamente llegó a tus manos, por lo que se ve alguien quiso repararla pero no lo hicieron con buena técnica. Ahora su dueña podrá disfrutar y dormitar en su mecedora. Quedó muy bonita, el roble tigre le da carácter y fuerza, y con el acabado que le hiciste se realzaron las cualidades de esa madera. Felicitaciones🥳y por ¡whoops! no te preocupes a una dama como tú se le perdona todo 🤩, como dijiste eres humano y por todo lo que nos regalas sin egoísmo en tus videos un ser humano especial. Bendiciones y éxitos.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou so much friend 🥰

[@pam1366]

Its nice to see such a beautiful chair being restored. Thank you.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You're welcome!

[@TheTruth-69]

From Father to Daughter, you sure paid attention and kept learning! GREAT JOB!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you!

[@yttkuar]

Few tools more satisfying to work with than a very sharp chisel.

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

Your dedication to doing high quality work shines through every video. Your customers are lucky they found you to work on their pieces!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks 👍

[@jarmstrong2843]

If you don't make mistakes, you are not doing anything. You recovered quite nicely from those minor flaws from "being human". Outstanding!!!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!!🥰

[@terryrogers1025]

Well young lady, you are pretty brave to be setting in that rocker on your opening, especially after you showed all the joint damage ( loose joints as you say). A most excellent restoration, as usual, I’m never disappointed in your finished product. Thank you for the old furniture tour, found it very interesting, appreciate the effort you put into your videos and projects.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much! I was hoping something exciting would happen but she held together 🥰

[@naricewoolon3248]

Ever hear a chair sigh with relief.❤😊

[@catfishmudflap]

Thank you for showing us your work. You are truly amazing,

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are so welcome

[@joang.cavanna2046]

It's astounding how much work went into the museum pieces of furniture. Craftsman and artisans were so respected and honored. From these pieces of spectacular furniture one can easily see what rich people spent their money on. The carving and design is exquisite. We are so lucky to have these pieces from history to learn from and appreciate. In a hundred or several hundred years from now I wonder what will be left from the rich of our time? I don't think stainless steel, glass and rock countertops will be as impressive.

[@peter-pg5yc]

that was a lot of work. The assembly must of tried patience.. and wow..

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes lol

[@bethcrane5780]

What an elegant lady! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You bet!

[@paulbeggs3964]

I've been doing furniture repair for about 7 years in preparation of retirement which I finally did August.First of twenty twenty two.i wish I had seen your videos earlier,I would have probably done things differently. But I've always made sure they were sound.you have inspired me to do better.although,I have always did the best I could.you have shown me better ways.thank you.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sylvaind9086]

The flat head screws speak to how old these "repairs" are. Really nice work as always Trena!👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks!

[@starfish3704]

Restored to her former glory. Beautiful piece. 😊

[@alungiggs]

Beautiful intro. Music and photography. And then you top it off with the workmanship repairing the chair.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@mizsherm4352]

This rocker went from tired, old but loved to a museum piece. I always hold my breath when Trena comes out swinging that mallet!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol

[@shytoad130]

💯💥✔ Trena , you continue to amaze me. I'm still in awe of the job you did on the grandfather clock. Amazing woman you are. Thank you for posting your videos.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

I appreciate that

[@steve_weinrich]

Only a human being? No, I don't think so. Your work is angelic! A beautiful restoration. Thanks for the video.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! 😊

[@kiwdwks]

Amazing work as always...thanks Trena!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you!

[@flippop]

Trena, dear, Andy here from Chile 🇨🇱 . Thank you so much for sharing those beautiful historic pieces on your visit to Ontario. How spectacular. I watched it twice!! And, as always, your art shines through your work ❤❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad you enjoyed it!🥰🥰

[@toddavis8603]

Back in the 80's we did lots of furniture repairs at the Park Slope Craftsman shop in Brooklyn N.Y.Robert Boily was the proprietor.Great job Trena.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@hayestweed7143]

Hey Trena, another banger! You never cease to deliver. Thank you for sharing! 🎉

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@medickaisu]

complex chair with a LOT of repairs. Very nice. You are so accomplished with those. PS.. I was excited to see that teak table at Bungalow. It is identical to the one I refinished last year (my mother's) that now is in my dining room. Funny how furniture can have so much meaning. Cheers.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes🥰

[@BruceBoschek]

Absolutely stunning restoration! Beautiful work, as always. I restored a 150 year old Danish grand piano many years ago, and more recently 9 severely damaged doors in the19th century abbey that is our home, and I was delighted to see you using many of the methods that I intuitively used in my projects. I always enjoy your videos and appreciate your marvelous craftsmanship. Greetings from Germany.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Many thanks!

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Have to laugh. Most people just tiptoe around the old repairs. You take out your big mallet and screwdriver and reduce the piece to sticks. Then you go to work from the ground up. Beautiful result as usual. Interesting field trip to the ROM. That little detail scraper from Lee Valley is a real gem.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks!

[@johnnewton2949]

Surely that's not the same chair! Excellent work as always. PS A long while back I lived in Orillia and used to love visiting Toronto. Go Leafs!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Very cool. I’ve been🥰

[@Valerie_Dawn]

That repair/refinish job is beautiful! You say you aren't going to go too deep on the project and then reach a level of perfection that is admirable. *Trena! Leaving no surface unfinished!*

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks 👍

[@funnyriverred2501]

What an impressive job... so much going on in this project!

[@sevenravens]

Love working with oak furniture. So forgiving when matching stain and color.

[@larrynelson3329]

I've been a collector of mid century furniture for many years. I was surprised you like it too? I would never have guessed it. You'll have to show your house some day.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes I will

[@didndido3638]

23:14 Haha..One can hear you remembered the accompanied emotion of work passed.

[@ellenwitko3734]

What an unusual chair! Beautifully done! As you were taking it apart I thought to myself that it would be a nightmare to put those spindles back in their proper location. I love watching how you do the repairs of missing pieces--it's an art!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@martemacdougall1985]

The "Tiger Oak Rocking Chair " is very, very happy. It was like a day at the SPA! Thank you, Trenna 💖.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Wonderful!

[@davidmontgomery1016]

That finish and the wood look amazing. Great job bringing this back to life.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks 👍

[@mikewhite8893]

Love to watch Trena work,she very talented, makes it look so easy, she should have classes bet she would have lots business 😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes, in the future I’m planning on it

[@nancythomas1954]

Absolutely lovely! Lots of time consuming little fixes but well worth it with the results. Thank you for taking us along on your journey to the furniture shop and the museum. Some really nice furniture WOW!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Dee-c1e]

Very nice work

[@MrMooseSlayer]

Just got a couple of older Mersman side tables that need a little love and a nice old quartersawn (tiger) oak Morris chair. I'll need to undo some "repairs" that have been implemented over the years, and generally tighten everything up. Very comfortable, and kinda neat looking. It's my wife's priority job for me right now 😆

[@mikesobba3510]

Love your background music Trena! 🎶🎶

[@dennishinkle5010]

That makes them so special translation a pain in the rear. You did such an excellent job on a pretty chair. Great video young lady thank you for sharing.👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@509brown]

WOW! Gorgeous!!

[@josecerqueiracolinas2115]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐From Portugal,for you mi dear!Good work.👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrHuismeester]

That old chair was kind of beat up and not such a nice repairs in the past. But now she is looking as original as possible and must say you did a great job here !!! You did solved lots of trouble corners, but now the frame is being rebuild again she can make people for many decades !!! Thanks taking us with you to that great Museum with all that old and antique furniture and sharing that with us !

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are so welcome!

[@mdeysenroth]

So many random, poor repairs done to that chair! You really made her shine again.

[@michaelbonacorsa979]

Again, old becomes new by your touch, craftsmanship, and artistry. Great job!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@michaelhearn3831]

Beautiful work as always….👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@DanielSilva-ws5cq]

Not only does the chair shine so does your skills 😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Oh thank you!

[@RobbieSongwriter]

Dazzling is the first word that comes to mind. Everything old looks new again! Can't even see the repair on that rocker. Such gorgeous wood grain, it's now a real showpiece. Been there, done that - too long screw. Very frustrating when almost done. Sincerely appreciate the way you show us different pieces each week. Keeps it more interesting. Did you tell on previous episode that Goudys discontinued that color? Big mistake.🥰

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

No it was a varThane gel stain color. Goudy still makes golden oak. 🥰

[@raymitchell9736]

That's an amazing repair and restoration. Great video.

[@irenemeno3585]

Beautiful Trena. Not my style but you really brought that piece back to life and can be enjoyed and treasured again. We don't have anything really antique here in Guam to go to like a museum or workshop on furniture. Thank You for taking us along your field trips. You sounded and looked so thrilled and I was too.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!