How to Repair Wooden Chair Joints - Level 1 Woodworking Repair - Furniture Restoration

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Another great informative video Scott!. I watch all your video's if for nothing else to have you keep reminding this old guy what to do. we all have a tendency to " let things slip through our minds. " at my age, we call it "Grey matter" and you help me to keep it stirred thank you so much for taking the time to make them and to share. And most times I come away learning something new in the offering.

[@FixingFurniture]

Wow, thank you for sharing that Ellis. I appreciate that. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying our videos.

[@dogsrmessy]

Really clear with just the right amount of detail and no pointless chat. I cannot think of anything that would improve this. Keep up the good work.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated. Scott

[@daviddesjardines4740]

Two reactions: First, if your shop was anywhere near me, I'd take my wobbly chairs to you for repair--I know they'd be done right and would last the rest of my life. Second, if you were nearby, I'd be pestering you to take me on as an unpaid intern because you're such a good teacher!

[@aninsidestory]

Thank you! I watched just long enough to be convinced to look for a furniture repair specialist in my area. 😁

[@jenhartart2]

Just watched a guy making an unadulterated mess of a chair repair on KZbin. Screws to hold the legs to the base, brad's into the stretchers, glue everywhere...and immediately came back to your channel for some calm and sanity. Thank you Scott! I have seen some folk use enormous amounts of glue on their projects and I notice that you only use a small amount and you dont put any on the base of the mortice or the end of the tenon. Clearly this the way to go as there is minimal glue squeeze out and subsequent clean up.

[@KenWilson-w7k]

Absolutely perfect for what I needed. The tip on using the reversible clamps to gently lever the legs out of the mortise was a gem. If I hadn't seen this video I know I would have tried to slowly tap them out with a rubber mallet. I was also wondering how I was going to remove the glue from the mortise... solved! Thank you so much for posting this.

[@curiouscharacter1]

Love that tip about running the drill in reverse to bottom out the Forstner bit for glue clean-out. I can definitely attest that doing it the other way is not effective. Thanks!

[@wcmoormanjr1970]

This is the most straightforward and clearly demonstrated video I have seen. Details are everything. Love the tips on technique and materials and tools. My dad had a full woodshop and being a child of single mother during 1930 great depression... nothing in our home was wasted or discarded needlessly. We repaired everything.

[@FixingFurniture]

That's a cool story about your Dad. Thanks for sharing that. Scott

[@gianpaxxapnaig9668]

This guy is badass! A Pro Pro,and he takes totally care of what he does.

[@jeannehollabaugh3295]

Wow! Your video helped me IMMENSELY. It's straightforward, easy to follow and perfect for a novice like me. Thanks.

[@jeaniejenkins5828]

Great video ! What I liked about it was that it got straight to the point .

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you liked it Jeanie. Thanks for the feedback. Scott

[@allisonhodge4576]

I cannot thank you enough for your videos! I receive an older heirloom dining room table and chairs set for a home warming gift and the chairs were older and needed some help! I feel so confident now in repairing them myself! Love from MN 😊

[@carllivesay]

Very clear explanations. Extremely helpful.

[@FixingFurniture]

I'm glad to hear that Carl. Thanks for the feedback and I hope you subscribe. Thanks for your support. Scott

[@mikec.6763]

Scott, I must agree with Mr. Foley's comment as I'm in the same boat. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome Mike. Happy to help. Scott

[@rla26368]

Awesome! I learn something new and helpful every time.

[@kathrynb2573]

Super video. Very informative! Thank you!

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome. Scott

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

I particularly liked the tips on labelling parts, the order of removal and replacement of legs and stretcher, the use of reversible clamps, gluing techniques, effective removal of old glue from the tenons, and the proper use of Forstner bits to remove old glue from the mortises. Great video.

[@DeeTeeOma]

Perfect video for a newbie at fixing furniture. I appreciate your clear instructions and calm way of speaking. Your expertise is something I can count on.

[@lawrenceralph7481]

Thank you. Very clear. Now I need to decide. Try it myself or find a pro like you.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Psymonkee]

This video was excellent! Clear instruction, advice and well lit, shot and edited! It's also shown me I don't have the tools (or skill perhaps?) to attempt my own repairs quite yet.

[@normancasto1553]

A lot of good trade-craft in one video! Thank You!

[@a.a.c2171]

This was exactly what I was looking for. My stool keeps breaking and I learned from this that there were several reasons for that. I did not sand the glue off before regluing. I did not spread the glue around the whole surface. And I did not clamp. Oh and someone had repaired it with screws in each joint, so I will be removing those now that I know they weaken the joint. Thank you!

[@Flowergal]

This is exactly what I was looking for! And, I would never have thought to label the legs before taking them apart. Great video and thank you so much!

[@Gogofam123]

I really have to say , this channel is really a gem . Great work as always

[@davidlouk8409]

First time viewer. Excellent video! Well thought out and well explained with important details. Getting ready to tackle four chairs myself, so I'm so happy to have found this video. Thanks for a great job.

[@rpc717]

You are the man. Thanks for the information and inspiration!

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome. Glad you're enjoying the videos. Scott

[@geralddill2455]

Scott, You are an EXCELLENT teacher!!!

[@ericlee5751]

Very clear without any extraneous chatter - I'm using what you taught to fix my dining room chair. Thank you!!

[@FixingFurniture]

Wonderful! Glad you found it helpful. Scott

[@YuksOnMe]

I have those exact same chairs, and I was looking to find an instructional video about how to repair them, and I found this. What a GREAT video! I like the way that you explained what you were doing slowly and featured the tools necessary to do the job. It was also extremely helpful to know about what NOT to do, probably more so than the actual techniques! Bravo!

[@michaeloconnor3716]

Thanks for your tutorial. I’ve got 4 chairs to repair 👍🏼

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad I could help

[@joetreloar215]

I appreciate the tip of using a fostner bit to remove glue. I had not seen that trick before.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you liked it Joe. Thanks for sharing that. Scott

[@beerhunt9013]

Joe, I am going to Menards tomorrow and buying one of those bits. I will take the chair seat with me also!

[@davec3689]

Well done Scott. Once again you have shown great attention to detail every step of the way.

[@FixingFurniture]

I appreciate that. Thanks. Scott

[@fatersaadatniaki]

Insightful as always Scot

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks Fater!

[@mhortamhorta]

Love how easily you explain the topic. Wish I had had Woodshop in school; and you'd have made a great teacher.

[@TheKirk48]

Great lesson just what I needed to know.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it was helpful! Scott

[@scottgillard4695]

Thank You very helpful ! I'm glad I did not just dive in. It's all in the details.😀

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it was helpful! Scott

[@peggysisco9333]

Your a great teacher. You did not put us on overload.Keep up the repair videos.😊

[@David-qs3cy]

Great video, well done. Now all I got to do is fix my own chairs. As a retired plumber I know it will be challenge, but feel confident after watching and listening to your video. I hope to explore more of your channel. Thanks

[@sheri5694]

Thanks for the clarity and simplicity of your videos. It now seems possible to Repair my chairs.

[@russellb5573]

I have an antique (British) Windsor chair that needs its legs fitting back on and some other minor repairs doing to it, after it broke a long time ago. I will follow your instructive videos, when I am ready to have a go at it. Thanks from Manchester UK 🇬🇧

[@lancemumford3106]

I enjoyed the video. I like your advice about not putting screws through the tenon as a quick fix. Thanks.

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome. I'm gad you found that helpful. Thanks for sharing that Lance.

[@podocrypto6072]

Nice! Helpful.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you think so! Thanks

[@kentshrader6616]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you liked it Kent. Thanks for sharing that. Scott

[@cynthiaknell9575]

Thank you for your concise chair leg repair instruction. I recently bought 4 vintage maple spindle side chairs; all the joints were loose or completely pulled apart. Now I have the technique to restore them. Many thanks. I'll be watching for more of your videos.

[@singerchick3891]

I really enjoy your videos, you are great at explaining things

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you like them! Thank you. Scott

[@caroltanzi29]

Scott: I always learn tips from you. It really helps me when talking to my clients about a piece of furniture that needs attention in one way or another. A very clear and concise video. Carol from California

[@FixingFurniture]

That is awesome! It's rewarding for me to hear your feedback. Thank you

[@timbenko8340]

Thanks for a well made, and East to follow explaination!

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@T.Burroughs-hw6vq]

I learned a lot. Great explanation. I wish I had you as my wood shop teacher :)

[@kennakada1208]

2:06 pm on February 19. OMG. What a great informative video. It was great to view and so easy to follow and it makes sense. You’re a great woodworker and teacher. I am not an expert in woodworking, but I was able to repair my mother in laws wood chairs that are very similar to those that you repaired. Thank for all of the details about techniques, observations, and advise in the repair. I don’t know if I repaired it as well as you or if I scored any points with my mother in law, but I did enjoy fixing it. Thanks again your video.

[@bobwalkup3808]

A great presentation as always 👍 I watched this one with my family so they can see what I do at work.

[@FixingFurniture]

Oh, that's cool! I'm sure they have new appreciation for what you do. Thanks for sharing that Bob!

[@scatoutdebutter]

Thanks a lot. Just exactly the info I needed to try to fix a small footstool for my dad where the holes are all wobbled out.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad I could help! Cheers. Scott

[@larsfrandsen2501]

Feedback: I honestly think your videos, business approach and general attitude is a model for others to follow. If I were in the furniture repair business, I would consider your instructional videos a goldmine. For me, repairing furniture and woodwork in general is just a hobby. My dad was a cabinet maker. I feel I bond with his memory through these videos and through my own work in the workshop. So, thank you!

[@martilanham2101]

VEry helpful, explains everything, thank you

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it was helpful! Scott

[@mgillespie8306]

I found this so helpful! Exactly what I needed.

[@Isabel-belsai]

Thanks for this really clear and instructive video. I'm going to be watching them all, you're a good teacher.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you like them Isabel! Thanks for sharing that. Scott

[@cdouglashall]

I think your presentation was thorough, clear, well-spoken and easy to understand both how and why. I have zero experience in woodworking but I think I can glue the legs on a wooden stool and now I have 2-3 tips from you to help me. I just checked during your video and I can lift the seat of my stool completely off the legs so I believe if I do that, sand it, glue it and set it back down on the hard floor with some weight on it that I can tighten it back up. Currently when I lift the stool by the seat to move it (probably wrong…) the seat loosens. I move it several times a day. It’s mostly a small table and never been used as a stool. I was hoping I could easily fix this myself and your video seems to confirm that this is something I might effectively be able to do. Thank you 🙏

[@jill552]

Great video

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the encouraging feedback. Scott

[@orionmec]

Hi Scott, I am a hobby woodworker so I like to watch different videos and techniques. I watched a couple and will watch more. Nice job. Thank you.

[@FixingFurniture]

Awesome, thank you Mark!

[@johnhall1956]

Thanks mate! No BS, just good information.

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome John. I'm glad you appreciate my approach. Cheers. Scott

[@toddliebenstein4606]

Excellent detail. I am going to do it right this time, ten years later.

[@davidahmad2026]

Excellent tutorial! I will research your channel to look for problem/gappy joints to learn how to tackle those!

[@brettyoung8328]

Thank You Scott, I appreciate your experience and sharing your knowledge.

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome Brett!

[@conniecollins6506]

I love your channel. I have learned so much. Love how you teach. Very understandable.

[@FixingFurniture]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@robertrice6679]

I dabble in woodworking from framing on up to finished project to furniture and furniture repair. Absolutely love your videos and have observed the less is more approach you use. Not a lot of tools but good techniques and lots of patience. It helps me to pay better attention and as you say a successful repair is very rewarding in itself!

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Love your videos and happy to see a new one in my notifications. Keep up the good work!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks! Will do! Scott

[@dgordonwilson]

Well done! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it helped! Scott

[@maggiemurray8522]

Great video. Have a broken chair I was going to repair now I know how thks 🇨🇦

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad to help Maggie. Did you find this video from the Canadian Woodworking magazine article? Scott

[@Granddad92]

Good tips, thanks.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Alex_science]

Scott, you are the best!

[@mallorylynch9721]

Thank you for a great video. It was easy to follow with great visuals.

[@bobdunn778]

Thank you for your tips I can't wait to use it.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it was helpful! Scott

[@mrgarner4796]

Your clear instructions are going to help me repair the legs on a small nesting table. It is part of three nesting tables with tooled leather tops my husband and I purchased in Peru 50 years ago. I am removing the glue using sandpaper and a sanding attachment on my Dremel. After removing the glue, I think I will need to reglue the square corners where the tenons will be placed. You see, one split (I have the pieces and need to align, glue and clamp), and one is cracked, which I had planned to carefully glue and clamp. Two of the tenons have pieces of the corners I will be gluing. I am hoping when I remove all the old glue the leg spindle tenons will slide nicely into the square corners that I will be gluing. I am patient and will try to follow your detailed instructions. I am enjoying your videos. Thank you.

[@mikeamboy7292]

Great video with lots of tips!! I have been building furniture for decades, only have repaired occasionally. I learned several things from this video.

[@FixingFurniture]

That is awesome! I hope you subscribe to our channel.. Scott

[@MrJames00744]

What a cool guy! I love the informative, step by step and style this guy teaches. Just the best!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you James. I'm glad you enjoy our videos. Scott 🇨🇦

[@chadericsneed7953]

I really like the presentation of this video very informative straight to the point very useful to say the most. I’m pursuing to be a handy man myself should’ve done it sooner in my life better late than never thank you sir once again.

[@lizeggar2421]

Very well presented and great little tips along the way.

[@michaelmartin2609]

Really enjoy your vids. Well paced, precise, and very informative. Now, back to my chair repair...and to do it correctly!

[@michaelfynn3943]

Great, thorough and simply done

[@pgo301]

Thank You, wasn't sure for my project if I should take a part an old rocking chair too far. But you gave good detailed tips and instructions to ensure my confidence. Thank You for posting. :D

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome Patrick. Glad to hear you found it helpful. Scott

[@bobsnow1996]

I'm in the process of repairing a Kitchen chair... I have turn a new piece because the stub going into the chair has broken off completely. Good information taking out legs and on gluing up the chair.

[@TheyCallMeMotoLoco]

Awesome video, lots of good tips and info. Repaired one chair yesterday, doing a bench today!

[@FixingFurniture]

Great to hear! I find it encouraging to hear about your success and motivating to keep making videos. Scott

[@justincase2281]

Good job. Been considering furniture repair as a part time career in retirement. Your vids are great and may help me learn enough to get started. 👍

[@FixingFurniture]

Cool! It's a good thing to keep busy and feel productive while working on small projects. Sounds like a great plan to me Justin!

[@justincase2281]

@@FixingFurniture Thanks much.👍

[@stevencurran2869]

Good work. I’ll be checking my clamps to see if they are reversible like yours. That’s really handy. Thanks for the tip.

[@mightyporky]

Hello, just a word from me about clamps. If yours are not reversible all you have to do is either file down a stamped area or remove a pin. Works great and saves money.

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome Steven. Glad it was helpful. Scott

[@ironwood1621]

My wife found an old, white, round table in the trash recently. The table was wobbly as the pieces weren’t tight. After labeling each part I took the table apart, cleaned up the tenons, sanded everything, then glued & clamped the parts together. As the table looks like mahogany I thought I could stain it. The problem was a burn mark on the top and when I tried to sand it out I discovered the top was a very thin veneer and sanded through it. So now it’s being painted white again. I really enjoyed repairing this table. Maybe I can add furniture repair to my woodworking skills.

[@FixingFurniture]

That's a great story Rich. Thank you for sharing that. It sounds like your wife also appreciates your new found skills. Cheer. Scott

[@mariushegli]

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

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks Marius! Scott

[@terminalcitytraining]

Very clear and to the point!

[@charlietroell6914]

Great video. Nice and clear descriptions of the process. I really liked the tip about how you use the Forstner bits to clean out the glue.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing that Charlie. Scott

[@MaryLeeDereske]

I have successfully re-glued 4 chairs after faithfully following your video. The solid maple chairs were bought new by my Dad 50+ years ago. I have never done any woodworking and I’m so pleased with how easy you made this for me. However, I am now stymied with the Captain’s chair. The arms need to be re-glued as well as the legs. I don’t know how to remove the wooden plugs covering the screws which connect the arms to the front sides of the seat. The screws connecting the arms to the back of the chair are accessible. Do you have a video covering this aspect??? Thanks.

[@michaelpage7691]

I had to do six of this style of chair but someone had screwed legs into the legs., causing splitting. It took me days of work repairing the damage done by the screws. After resetting and gluing the spindles the chairs were solid. As has been stated…. D0 N0T use screws. Great video. Thanks. 👍🏻🇦🇺😁

[@FixingFurniture]

Good example, but sorry to hear you had to work through that. I've learned to talk with customers up front when I price their repair stating "provided no one has tried to repair it before". Sometimes it can take just as long to undo a bad repair as it would take to do the repair the first time. Thanks for sharing your story Michael! Scott

[@jackvalleau6709]

Thanks for the nice informative video!

[@metalheadbill]

Thank you, excellent video. This is exactly what I needed to know. I have the exact same clamps and had no idea they could be reversed like that. I have some chairs to fix now.

[@oldbiker9739]

well thank you , now I know what to do with our old wooden chairs .

[@dangthatscool1]

Great -- thank you. Chairs at my workplace are constantly abused and joints fail rapidly. These techniques will save more than a few from ineffective repair and premature disposal.

[@FixingFurniture]

That's great to hear! I'm glad you'll be able to make use of this! Scott

[@LindaWilliams-m3m]

thank you very much!

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome!

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

Enjoyed the video… I have repaired many chairs… even do I learned something

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you enjoyed it and learned something new. Thanks for sharing that! Scott

[@larrybundy4643]

Great tips, learned something!

[@mprumsey]

Great tips and video

[@fastdonald]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your expertise. Very clear, easy to follow and helpful!

[@simonh2926]

Useful video, thanks

[@dandistefano623]

Thank you so much! I have an early 20th century Windsor chair needing just such a repair. Your tips are invaluable?, priceless?. ..... those are stupid terms. I'll go with super-helpful.

[@FixingFurniture]

You’re welcome. We also have a video showing a Windsor chair repair which may be helpful. Scott