We have a lovely set that we got about 15 years ago and it was probably 10 years old at that time. It is all wobbly but still in good shape. Thanks!!More
Asked by: Christine F
It all depends upon how it's put together. I'm assuming if there are bolts or screws, you would have figured out how to tighten them. About every 20 years chairs will wood joints will loosen up and need to be re-glued. This is how I do it:
* Label every piece so you get it back in exactly the same position. The only thing worse than trying to decide which of 4 slightly different pieces belongs where is to discover you've got a piece in the wrong place or wrong orientation the next day.
* If there is an upholstered "slip" seat, remove it.
* Remove any corner blocks held in place with screws
* If there are screws or nails in the joints, remove them and throw them away. They do more damage than good.
* Knock the joints apart with a dead blow hammer
* If there are broken or weak dowels, replace them. If you need to remove a broken off stub in a hole. Drill with the next-smaller-sized drill bit, then carefully chisel out the rest.
* Clean up all the joints with sandpaper or a wire plumber's brush. Easy does it, you don't want to change the diameter.
* Get some white glue (plenty of closed time), and put a light layer of glue on both sides of each joint. If you have a chair with a slab seat, my preference is to lay the seat upside down and assemble the legs and stretchers. Then flip it over and do the top. If you have a frame chair, I like to do the front legs together, clamp and set aside for a minute. Then assemble the back frame (often this is OK and does not need to be disassembled). Put the front to back members on, then add the front leg assembly. Use clamps when needed.
* Replace the corner blocks if any.
* Set the chair up on a known flat surface and wrestle it into position where it sits level.
* Wipe off excess glue with a damp rag and double check all the joints for tightness
* Leave undisturbed for 6 hours or more. More
more of the contemporary or modern type; seating 6-8 people. thanks for your help.More
Can anybody point out some good dining room furniture that would look great for my new house? I don't have any particular taste in furniture, but anything that would look really clean and spiffy would be great. If anybody knows where I can find dining room furniture at a good discount, too with a website, let me know.More
Asked by: Joseph J
i like ikea -- www.ikea.com. cost plus world market is good too -- www.worldmarket.com. i like them both. More
Anywhere besides Ashley, RoomstoGo, Thomasville & Haverty. I don't mind traveling further to search as long as they deliver to the Raleigh area. THANKS!!More
Asked by: NY-NC gonna b a COUNTRY BUMPKIN!
You can find some unique items at two places downtown that do used & antique furniture:
Stuff Consignment Shop, West Martin Street at South Dawson.
Shelton's Furniture, West Morgan Street at South Glenwood. More
