Bad Furniture Repair and How to Fix It #2 - Wood Furniture Restoration

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Please repair furniture the right way or find a professional to do it for you. This is a failed furniture repair because someone didn't research how to fix it properly. It takes time to reverse the damage of a bad furniture repair, and in some cases it can ruin a piece of furniture beyond repair. Watch and learn how to repair furniture the right way from inside our furniture repair workshop.
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VIDEO TOPICS:
00:00 Bad Furniture Repair and How to Fix It
01:07 Removing the Chair Leg
01:50 Taking the Bad Repair Apart
02:26 Cleaning Off Old Glue
03:30 Clamping Using Vector Clamping Techniques
05:07 Glue First Part with Wood Glue
06:33 How to Remove a Broken Dowel
10:42 Repair Broken Chair Leg
11:20 Root Cause of Broken Chair Leg
12:07 Glue Leg with Epoxy Because of Bad Repair
12:28 Tip for Using Epoxy Tubes
16:21 Repairing Uneven Wood Joints
17:58 Matching Wood Stain with Acrylic Stains
20:58 Burn-In Wood Filler
22:23 Reinstall the Chair Legs
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@maeverobertson1108 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really enjoy watching you restore items. I watch a couple of other channels but I can't tell you what they are off the top of my head. I live in the u.s. in Southern Arizona.

@FixingFurniture Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Super Thanks Maeve! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your videos. Thanks for your support! Scott

@donlim772 2 жыл бұрын

After watching you videos, I got the courage to fix our furnitures, my dining chairs, china cabinet,… wrecked by flood. Thank you maestro!

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! I love to hear you've had success with your repairs. Thanks for sharing that Don. Scott

@johnbarney5787 Жыл бұрын

I NEVER thought about a screw with a triangular shaped head causing a wedge effect! Thank you! I learn so much on this channel.

@esskayrepairrestoration8265 2 жыл бұрын

A trick I learned years ago when dealing with that slippery epoxy glue-up is to drive 1 or 2 panel pins into one surface a short distance then snip them off slightly proud of the surface. That way they provide some grab for the other piece when you bring them together.

@ellisc.foleyjr9778 2 жыл бұрын

Another great tutorial Scott!. I liked the logic on the wedge of the screw and the washer, when a Pan head screw might not be available great tip! thanks for sharing. ECF

@Adam-118 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq has finally given me the one video I needed to really do this. I've been low key learning all I can about working with furniture and wood in general. You just showed me how much money I've wasted every single time I've thrown away a broken kitchen chair.

@shannonburns2289 19 күн бұрын

So much applicable information. Thanks!

@FixingFurniture 18 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@patpathinayake3586 Жыл бұрын

Such a lovely educational video Scott. It is so nice to listen to your instructions delivered in a logical manner. With the tone of your voice combined with the dexterity of your fingers, it is a great pleasure to watch you working towards producing a fabulous end result. Thumbs up & Subscribed

@davidchilton2574 Жыл бұрын

Sslipping pieces when gluing up. An old bloke told me to add a "sprinkle" of salt to the joint. Doesn't affect the glue, but stops things slipping around. Used it a few times, but not with epoxy. Great show mate. More strength to you......

@BeADad2447 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute craftsman! Thank you!

@vmtracy 2 жыл бұрын

Epoxy has "a very potent smell"--that's a very polite way of saying it positively reeks! I've used JB Weld 5-minute epoxy for a number of household repairs over the years. Thanks for the tip about putting a line on the syringe!

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found that tip helpful Virginia. Cheers. Scott

@brettyoung8328 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You, a way to think about a proper repair.

@dot2dal 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful video. So clear and concise.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@philfrydman2576 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Excellent explanations and useful to.

@HieronymusHertogenBosch 2 ай бұрын

Bedankt voor de handige tips

@leelarson2655 Жыл бұрын

I'm from the state of Wisconsin in USA I really enjoyed your videos

@jill552 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of tips. Thank you.

@jeanine6492 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent educational value, thanks!

@joshuanoronha4798 2 жыл бұрын

i love your videos. so informative and educational.

@glencrandall7051 2 жыл бұрын

Looks pretty good from here. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen. You too. Scott

@JHall-jo9rm 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! Best lesson learned - the washer tip on the screw to prevent it from splitting the wood. Mystery solved there - THANK YOU. That tip, alone, was worth a million bucks. :)

@FixingFurniture 9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that was helpful! Scott

@soofihasan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a very calming and patient way

@billymasoner3735 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us the project all the way through, including the finished chair! Your work is impeccable, great job as always!

@dionetaylor931 Жыл бұрын

Great work

@krzysztofccc2705 2 жыл бұрын

Dzięki za film. Dobra robota. Zdrowia życzę.

@kentshrader6616 2 жыл бұрын

Scott, just a note of appreciation for your videos. I just finished restoring a glider chair and it came out pretty good. During the process I often referred to tips and methods learned through your videos. Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I look forward to watching more!

@tombaker3794 2 жыл бұрын

I learn something useful with each video, thank you for sharing, very much appreciated.

@Adam-118 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@krenwregget7667 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, lots of useful techniques and information. Well done.

@evangeliasharp2928 2 жыл бұрын

great information thanks

@berryconway4296 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an excellent lesson.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Scott

@tm2204 Жыл бұрын

Super video. My first furniture repair job was to fix a chair leg and I didn't need to look past this channel. Subscribed & Liked. Thanks again...

@kenbrown5217 2 жыл бұрын

I just did a repair involving homeowners attempt using crazy glue. Shiny surface is crazy glue. Acetone softens it. Dremel with wire brush helps. Also, I will soak a small piece of paper towels in vinegar and lay it on the wood glue residue, softens up in a few minutes, then brush with a stiff ss brush. Ken

@sylviekoenig9960 Жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed! You fix the cause, not only the consequences. And I love your tools. My granp had some of those but they have been long gone in a fire. Sob…

@ednaalegria8710 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@Peter-td3yk 2 жыл бұрын

As always excellant....

@Gogofam123 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. This channel is just so therapeutic. 👍

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that! Thank you. Scott

@RandomDoive 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, relaxing too, thanks.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Scott

@Alex_science 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@robertlivingstone3947 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and very interesting

@DEADZOOM 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Scott

@markdmaker3173 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, well done.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mark!

@lydiahubbell6278 Жыл бұрын

As I saw you clamping the leg, I wondered if it could be held in place-glad to see you ended up doing it! A friend broke a chair leg in the middle…I went looking for a chunk of wood on the front that seemed to be missing, but all i found was crumbs-maybe wood filler? There is dried glue from where it was repaired before. the previous repair job lasted over 20 years.

@alexanderelguezabal Жыл бұрын

Enjoying your videos. from the USA. I also like johns furniture repair and Thomas Johnson Antique repairs. Best of luck from a sawdust maker.

@larseriksson42 Жыл бұрын

This is so much easier to understand, than other walkthroughs. I guess I need epoxy for my table legs, cause they've had some bad repairs before me.

@genghisbunny 2 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration. You've definitely prevented me making some mistakes in repair. Thanks!

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thank you for sharing that. Scott

@tompetrey6897 2 жыл бұрын

Scott, thank you for showing the "how to" and why the "how not to" is so important. Also for pointing out how to look for the source of the problem. I very much enjoy and learn from you and Thomas Johnson. Thank you for teaching us the right way in the "how to".

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing that Tom! Scott

@ericramosmd Жыл бұрын

1What a great video! Thank you

@annebierce5280 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos! I Just got brave enough to remove similar legs on an old coffee table. All 4 legs were wobbly and someone had put nails in them which split the wood.

@JustCherylLynn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@georgeandrikidis6627 2 жыл бұрын

Simply superior

@FixingFurniture Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Scott

@javierpina204 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Chile, I picked two very very old winged back chairs one has minor damage the second one the worst wood work repair I've ever seen, Made me cry, 4 inch nails and wire held it toghether, the wood from the arms rest was torn not broken, very nice curved short legs, , I'll have to mend previous repair,so I'm trying to work out a miracle to save this chair with a bit of t.l.c. and crafty skills hope to bring it back to good use. Thank you for your vids and shared skills.

@puffkat68 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION. Since I found your channel, I have removed and replaced dowels, and even used vector clamping for first time yesterday. Thanks for the help in completing my many projects. I am going to be looking at water based stains next trip to hardware store. Thanks from Newfoundland.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! Thanks for sharing that. Cheers from Ontario! Scott

@simonbarton3656 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Great Britain, love watching your videos, I've been a furniture restorer for 34 years, I'm a cabinet maker by trade, watching you repair the ear on the cab leg was impressive, myself being critical on finishing, would of smoothed the ear flush, but at the same time taken the old stain away with the same proses using your spoke shave so when it came to the finishing the colour match would of been more presentable, just a tip that i hope you might appreciate, I have certainly been blessed with some of your tips, Keep up the good footage 👍

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon. I appreciate the advice. Cheers. Scott

@olebrules Жыл бұрын

This was great, just the problem I was trying to fix :)

@FixingFurniture Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Glad to hear it was helpful! Scott

@Cradley684 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video you really explain it well, look forward to more like this video and Thank You for the share, have a nice day & Stay Safe , Brian UK !!!.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too Brian. Cheers. Scott 🇨🇦

@davecurda2350 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave!

@robertlivingstone3947 2 жыл бұрын

Question why did you not use vinegar to get rid of the glue

@vakire83 Жыл бұрын

I found your channel a week ago. I bought an used dining set that needs TLC and I'm John Snow when it comes to woodworking/refurbishing, etc. I can see that I'm going to need space in the garage and a bit of investment in tools, and supplies but it seems I might be on the road to learning a new hobby that I hope I will enjoy for years to come. I think as a novice it would help me if you put some text in the frame to tell me, the viewer, what type of glue you're using, and any specialty tools you are using in the tutorial. I know you tell the viewer as you go, but I learn better I can commit it to memory better if I see it and hear it. Also, you're very nice to watch. Very Bob Ross-esque.

@FixingFurniture Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and suggestion. I will consider doing that in the future. I appreciate you taking the time to share this. Scott

@mariushegli 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sleepycat8887 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciated this video, after a coffee leg wood breakage I need to learn how to fix it properly and your videos are fantastically informative as well as easy to understand. Thank you so much.

@sleepycat8887 2 жыл бұрын

I meant coffee table leg ☺️

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

It makes me happy to hear you're making use of the knowledge from these videos. That's fantastic! Thanks. Scott

@infocpctrainer 2 жыл бұрын

what I find interesting is your use of glue! what you say as cover with glue, to me looks so light compared with my slathering of each piece. of course my squeeze out is uncontrollable, everywhere. lesson to self, less is more, thanks for the videos, from :UK

@mith5168 Жыл бұрын

I use a few grains of fine sea-salt in an epoxy filled joint when clamping - it will lock the mis-behaving parts.

@brianchisnell1548 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! Now I know how my guy did it! Impossible to tell where 2 legs were broke off. Overweight guests visiting, sitting in furniture built when people were thin. Haha

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Thanks for watching Brian! Scott

@lydiahubbell6278 Жыл бұрын

how embarrassing!

@lillianbourgeois943 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos. These are my go-to for relaxed learning. Question about getting the dowel out. Many times you use your drill on reverse to get old glue out of those spots. I'm guessing it wouldn't work the same for the dowel remnants?

@matt5742 Жыл бұрын

What would you do if you were missing one of those pieces that broke from the chair leg? Is it still fixable?

@gav2759 2 жыл бұрын

As a maker and repairer, I can attest the worst jobs I get are failed DIY attempts. Particularly those using something other than a dedicated wood glue. I would not discourage "having a go, but you need to be sure of secure clamping and rehearse well before committing to glue up. Thanks for posting.

@traceej4685 2 жыл бұрын

Is the reason you can see the glue solely because it wasn’t clamped? I wonder if that applies to wood glue or hide glue or both.

@gav2759 2 жыл бұрын

@@traceej4685Clamping is indeed of paramount importance. I say rehearse this because if you find you can't clamp effectively, you need to alter course, maybe seek advice. As to the glue, If previously glued components come apart, it is prudent to use

@gav2759 2 жыл бұрын

@@traceej4685 Your best chance of hiding a glue line is indeed effective clamping. If it requires cauls and multiple clamps, it might not be within the scope of the householder. As for glue, older pieces are likely to have hide glue joints. If components come apart, it makes sense to repair with the same. When a component breaks, it is a question of what you evaluate to be the most effective, or appropriate glue in a given situation.

@GregoryHannon-qz2ni Жыл бұрын

Very helpful - thank you. Question. I am trying to repair a previous attempt to repair a wooden chair leg. The attempt was not good. Any recommendations on how to remove the old glue? The surface break is not as clean as in your video. A lot of various splintered areas with dried glue. I need to remove it in order to properly bond the pieces back together with a clamp. Suggestions? I did buy Goo Gone... Thank you.

@caroltanzi29 2 жыл бұрын

Scott: really a good tutorial. Learned several things. The chair is probably stronger than before. Thanks, Carol from California

@alans1816 2 жыл бұрын

It was interesting that after the spokeshave, you used the fine file backwards. Does that give you smoothing while taking off less material? That chair is likely as strong as new now. However, it looks under engineered to my eye, and likely to break again if there's any sideways force on those legs.

@marksherrill9337 11 ай бұрын

I agree this chair is not for abuse. I fixed a victrola leg and it lasted only a year and a half.

@ftfdec 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I really enjoyed that. Just one question: why use the spokeshave rather than a file? Wouldn't the fiel have removed the small amount of overhang just as easily?

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Good question! A spokeshave leaves a smooth surface whereas a file leaves a pattern on the wood, which then needs sanding using several grits of sandpaper. The spokeshave is a more efficient tool to use if you have one. I hope that's helpful. Scott

@ftfdec 2 жыл бұрын

@@FixingFurniture Scott, many thanks. That's a spokeshave added to my Christmas list!

@josepherhardt164 Жыл бұрын

So the dowel part that goes into the chair bottom is dry and not hide-glued? IOW, the leg is held on by the screws and the dowel only provides side-to-side alignment?

@actsstrjt Жыл бұрын

Newport NC

@YesterdaysStuff Жыл бұрын

Great video right up to the BAD MUSIC. MUSIC was very LOUD!

@FixingFurniture Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Daniel. I'll keep that in mind when editing future videos. Scott

@hassanodeh8451 2 жыл бұрын

Very good job. Thank you very much for sharing your experiences and valuable information.🌹🌹🌹🌹

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad to hear it's helpful. Scott

@kathleenmaloney4927 Жыл бұрын

WOW!!M

@lydiahubbell6278 Жыл бұрын

Is that one of those super high dollar spike shaves?

@lydzphens 2 жыл бұрын

♥️♥️♥️

@jboscoe 2 жыл бұрын

i have some ashley furniture less than a year old and i want to raise my height from the ground. can you suggest a way to do this and properly support thr base. thanks in advance now i have several broken kitchen shairs i want to tackle thanks to your help. thanks and be safe

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

The best way to raise an upholstered wing chair is to replace the legs. You can source them online to find parts. I hope that helps. Scott

@akivazohar2502 Жыл бұрын

How about using heat for glue removal?

@FixingFurniture Жыл бұрын

I don't find heat practical for releasing wood glue unless its a veneer. I find white vinegar most effective. Scott

@CogitoBcn Жыл бұрын

7:30 why are you using metal drill bits instead of wood drill bits?

@urbanbicyclist Жыл бұрын

I wondered the same thing. I'd recommend a brad point woodworking drill bits to get into the centre of the dowell.

@1artisan 2 жыл бұрын

What clear finish did you use.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

It was a spray lacquer. Cheers. Scott

@billdodson207 2 жыл бұрын

What level repair would you consider this? Seems fairly complex

@user-mz8kp1gr5h 4 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉

@lillianbourgeois943 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, yup. Just got my answer. Watch the whole thing first is best to do.

@speedracer2336 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation, but I find myself falling asleep!

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James. Most people refer to my style as "relaxing". Cheers. Scott

@speedracer2336 2 жыл бұрын

@@FixingFurniture it was not a knock on you, your a professional restorer! Big fan!

@patricknoles4557 Жыл бұрын

What kind of glue are you using?

@asbrand 2 жыл бұрын

So, on the 2nd leg, the one where you had to break off the piece and glue back on...what did you do to repair the other crack on it? Doesn't look like you addressed it in the video. Did you remove it also? Or use a syringe or something to get glue down in there?

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

I left it intact, as is. It was holding so no need to risk damage by trying to remove it. I hope that answers your question. Scott

@asbrand 2 жыл бұрын

@@FixingFurniture - Indeed it does! Thanks!

@sergioalves1910 2 жыл бұрын

Se fosse usado cola e mais um pino de madeira não ficaria melhor?

@jacilynns6330 2 жыл бұрын

Uh why did you not use a little heat an wire brush to remove old glue and finish before glueing? I find it works amazingly well on pieces that have split to clean out anything from mud to clear coating. Brush heat blow off with air gun repeat till it’s clean the and glue. Note water soluble glues don’t hold as well as yellow glues imo.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

I've never tried using a wire brush with heat, but I will next time. Thank you for the suggestion Jacilynn! Scott

@traceej4685 2 жыл бұрын

I rescued a chair I had wanted to fix and it has so many broken and questionable bits I don’t know where to begin. It was repaired poorly multiple times it made me cringe. I hope I can fix it. I’m very determined but I have multiple questions still.

@lydiahubbell6278 Жыл бұрын

how did it go?

@PawsAndKeys 2 жыл бұрын

We really need less consumerism and more maintenance/repair. We shouldn't throw out or leave on the curb nice furniture, letting it get wrecked by rain and the elements due to a minor crack or minor stain. Just fixing minor issues like this can gain decades of extra comfortable sitting out of a chair -- and it's 100X easier than building a new chair, and much less resources and energy are consumed in repair!

@altcultures 7 ай бұрын

Why did one of them get epoxy and the other wood glue?

@FixingFurniture 7 ай бұрын

There are strengths and weaknesses for each type of glue. Here's a video that explains epoxy, hide glue, and PVA (yellow glue) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7FgfLVpvLrDmnk.html

@johnnyjukebox5878 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is the Bob Ross of chair repair

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johnny! Cheers #bobross

@Artie1460 Ай бұрын

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@Just_JoshE 2 жыл бұрын

You couldn’t clamp it because you slammed the clamp down on it, and couldn’t be bothered to run the cauls through a bandsaw to flatten the clamping sides. Had you done that and slowly applied pressure it would’ve worked.

@felixacuna4139 2 жыл бұрын

Trabajo bien hecho, pero el video muy demorado, mucha conversación, 24 minutos, que podría ser en 15 minutos, es mucha explicación

@bomaazanasro6290 Жыл бұрын

Tooop 👍👍👍👍🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

@RoyZenzo 2 жыл бұрын

Bob Ross of repairing

@suzisaintjames Жыл бұрын

I've heard to use a pinch of salt on a slippery wood glue surface to keep it from slipping. The salt dissolves with the water in the glue during the curing process. I wonder if you can use salt with epoxy? 💖🌞🌵😷