Split Wood Rocking Chair Restoration - Level 2 Woodworking Repair Restoration

Split Wood Rocking Chair Restoration - Level 2 Woodworking Repair Restoration | How To

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This broken rocking chair has a split wooden side rail. It's made of mahogany and needs some TLC to put it back together again. See how to disassemble, realign parts, glue up, and touch up this rocking chair to get it back in working order.
The first step in restoring this rocking chair is to remove the seat cushion. This opens up the area to investigate the split wood from all sides. The split is loose at the front but connected at the back. Since the top arm joint is also loose, the only option to repairing that joint is to break off the rest of the split side rail.
The leg of this rocking chair is also loose, so it needs to be removed. It is slightly loose but it won't come apart, so soaking it with vinegar breaks down the glue to release the joint.
With the parts disassembled, it's time to test fit the broken wood to make sure it will glue up nicely. The key here is removing any loose parts that are interfering with the two pieces coming together tightly. If there isn't a tight match, the split will be obvious after the glue dries, sit it's important to be patient and get the fit perfect.
Once the parts are aligned, I glue them up with PVA glue. I prefer to use Lee Valley's Carpenter's Glue as this PVA cleans up much easier than other PVA glues I've used (see link below). When PVA glue is used properly, it has a stronger sheer strength than the wood. For the joint at the top of the arm, I use liquid hide glue. This is an important glue to use on wood joints for antique furniture as it is a reversible glue. If there's a broken part in the future that requires taking this rocking chair apart, the hide glue can be reversed to safely disassemble it.
With the arm and the leg glued up, it's time to clean off any remaining glue and touch up the broken wood to disguise the break. I use a furniture stain marker to cover up the hairline cracks where they're visible. I also use burn-in wood fillers to fill any voids while matching the colour to the rocking chair finish. After I reinstall the seat cushion, I add my business sticker to the bottom of the seat, and this project is ready for the customer to pick up. I hope you enjoyed this video and you learned a few things. Thanks for watching Fixing Furniture.
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VIDEO TOPICS:
00:00 Split Rocking Chair Repair
00:58 How to Disassemble the Rocking Chair
05:22 How to Unglue a Wood Joint
08:25 How to Align Broken Wood to be Glued Up
12:57 Glue and Clamping the Split Wood
15:51 Glue Cracked Wood with Warm Hide Glue
16:50 Use a Syringe to Inject Glue
18:11 Glue Rocker Leg
20:14 Clean Off Dried Glue
21:13 Conceal Areas with Stain Marker
21:40 Before and After Look at Repair
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@garykorzelius5930 3 жыл бұрын

Always a quality video! As I have said before, I have learned more watching these videos than anywhere else. Thanks

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Gary! I love to hear that you're learning from these videos. That's motivating for me. Scott

@IonPetreGeorgescu 3 жыл бұрын

Same here! Thanks for sharing all this valuable info

@klausreviewscraftrestore3152 3 жыл бұрын

i build furniture, but a channel like this is a great asset to me, because I think when you make furniture you also need to know how to repair it. great videos.

@gingercontreras8511 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I wish I had came across this video before I did my own chair repair. Lots of great tips! Especially the vinegar and hide glue lesson. Can I ask if you have a tutorial on repairing a warped drawer frame? Don't wanna start without you. LOL!

@roguepetunia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on warming hide glue so it’s thin enough to inject with a syringe!

@seanbrotherton542 3 жыл бұрын

I started The Muddy Dog Woodshop after learning some basic repairs from watching Scott and realizing I can make money doing this. I do a little bit of everything I'm comfortable with but credit my first jobs directly to techniques I learned from Fixing Furniture, Wooden It Be Nice and responses to my questions directly from Scott. Like, subscribe and support those that have influenced you.

@1b1uster 3 жыл бұрын

Problem Solving 101 and a huge dose of patience! Nicely done

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you William. I appreciate that. Scott

@stephenmcgeown 7 ай бұрын

There might be a furniture restorer who might not have even been born yet working on that rocking chair in 50 years time who will thank you for using hide glue in those joints :-)

@homeandgardendiy6363 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to have found your channel. I bought a round small pedestal table with a damaged leg that needs to be reglued, and a set of chairs that go with the table that also need to be reglued for strength. I watched your vector clamping repair on the pedestal table, and just learned a great deal more from this video. I have never done any type of wood repair, but having watched your videos I feel empowered to give it a go. I only paid $40 for the entire set, so if I mess it up it's not that big a deal, but I like it very much and hope that using the skills I have learned from you that I will be able to make an excellent repair that will last many years. Oh, and by the way, I was seriously considering making the massive mistake of adding a screw to the stretchers on my chairs. You saved them from that fate! 😁 Thank you so much! -Cara

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cara. Thanks for sharing that. I find it rewarding to hear success stories from our viewers. I'm glad you watched these videos before driving a screw into your chair stretchers. Cheers. Scott

@buffsheeri Жыл бұрын

lovely chair, it will last a good long time now.

@jedlindholm830 4 ай бұрын

Excellent instructional rocker repair video.

@OddJobFix 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched several of your videos and I wanted to compliment you for your skill and approach to each 'fix'.

@BeauChampion 3 жыл бұрын

That was quite a complex repair but it came out great! I think I'm still wrapping my mind around breaking a piece in order to repair it. Nerve wracking is right!

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've learned that doing more damage is sometimes the route to doing a good repair. It's counter intuitive, but after doing this many times, it becomes the logical route in your problem solving techniques. Glad you liked it. Cheers. Scott

@micalaroot7325 10 ай бұрын

I just want to say thank you for the wonderfully knowledgeable, informative, and high quality videos. I am a complete novice and I can't tell you how much I have learned from watching your videos. Thank you.

@kristinjacobsen3417 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your extensive notes. They are helpful to refer to after watching to see what's going on.

@FixingFurniture Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Scott

@Mollyz1117 3 жыл бұрын

Just started using hide glue and I really love it. I did not know vinegar would dissolve it. Thanks for the tip!

@clarkhussey5865 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, another great video. Hope all is well.

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clark. Doing great and starting to enjoy the summer. Keep well. Scott

@samuelgardiner6504 3 жыл бұрын

I'm renaming you Merlin. You blow me away. Pure magic! Thank you 😊

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Samuel. Thanks for your complement. Scott

@Granddad92 2 жыл бұрын

Patience is definitely one of your virtues. Great job.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David! Scott

@phoebe256 2 жыл бұрын

I am taking on a vintage desk restoration and this is beyond helpful! Thank you so much!

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

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

@phoebe256 Жыл бұрын

@@FixingFurniture Just an update that I successfully repaired the desk leg and haven't had a single issue since! Thanks!

@thomgray8565 3 жыл бұрын

Well done I always pick up something I can use. If I know I'm going to use hide glue before I start I put the glue bottle in my back pocket, seems to work. great video as always

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's a great tip Thom. I do that in the winter time when my shop is cooler so the glue comes out of the bottle properly. Thanks for sharing with everyone to help learn! Scott

@benniececiliamattox7426 2 жыл бұрын

I have a situation! I need to repair a side table leg because it has split. I cannot find on KZfaq anything about how to do this. It is split from the bottom almost all the way up! Actually, I have 2 of these tables and both have a couple of split legs. Have you made a video showing how to repair similar problems? I also need to buy a glue syringe and there are hundreds on Amazon, so if you have a link to one you recommend, that would be so helpful. Take care and I appreciate all the effort and time you put into your work videos; you are a wonderful instructor!

@FixingFurniture Жыл бұрын

Hi Bonnie. I offer 1-on-1 advice session over Zoom video... if you're interested, you can buy one on our website. woodenitbenice.ca/collections/woodworking-advice-sessions Here's a video that may help. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptN9ZKSByM-chI0.html Here's a list of items we use in our workshop so you can see the syringes we use www.amazon.com/shop/homeimprovementwoodworking

@junkstough6622 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing attention to detail. Love your patience and gentle way of explaining.

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Scott

@pteddie6965 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. It's a lot of fun to learn by watching your videos.

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear you're learning from them. Thanks for sharing that. I find that motivating feedback. Scott

@Snipe25198 3 жыл бұрын

Between your patient work and explanation and T Johnson you both provide the best advice and teaching for attempting furniture repairs

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charlie. I appreciate that. Scott

@tar4877 3 жыл бұрын

Making it so easy while it is not. Perfect!

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing that. Scott

@PaulStJohn-jb6bg Жыл бұрын

You have probably already done a video on this and I just have not found it yet: I'd love to see an instructional video showing how to identify the wood that a piece of furniture is made from. I know experience is the best teacher but it takes a long time-what hints, suggestions, etc can you provide that would help us to know what type of wood we are dealing with when repairing a piece of furniture.?

@FixingFurniture Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul. Identifying bare wood is difficult, let alone a stained piece of wood. This is one of the in-depth topics I'll be covering in classes I'm developing to offer as a membership-based service.

@hellothisisbob 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video Scott. Greetings from the Netherlands

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Bob. Fijne dag. Scott

@167curly 3 жыл бұрын

Great repairing, Scott.

@sharryjones5200 Жыл бұрын

Good repair

@jeanine6492 3 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks!

@danaowen9014 3 жыл бұрын

Great video scott, I always feel that im learning something every time.

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback. Scott

@stoveboltlvr3798 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I always watch for new videos!.

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! I hope you subscribe. Thanks. Scott

@Cradley684 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and a great jobThanks for the share again keep um comin. Stay Safe Brian UK !!!.

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian. Glad you enjoyed it. You stay safe too. Cheers. Scott

@paulisialinka 2 жыл бұрын

Have you refinished somehow this chair? Using wax or anything? I have some scratches on my table and I'm trying to figure it out how to get rid of them, and do I need to stain and varnished?

@soofihasan 3 жыл бұрын

It is an absolute pleasure to learn from you, thank you for sharing. Kind Regards from Pakistan

@mariushegli 3 жыл бұрын

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

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marius! Scott

@krenwregget7667 2 жыл бұрын

great repair with some nice techniques used. Well done.

@olledahlquist3784 3 жыл бұрын

Always nice to watch your repairs. No stress and very structural. Have you tried the Plastic Razor Blade Scraper to remove residues and/or old glue? I know they are good for removing old stickers, but maybe interesting for your repairs. Just curious. ;-) When I am not working with the celebration of the first official broadcast in Sweden 100 years ago - I will start fixing my old teak table.

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have a package of plastic razor blades. I use them if I have a dried drip of glue on finished surfaces and they work great. I prefer to wipe off the thinner glue with water to be extra cautious to not create another problem scraping the finish with the plastic blade. Good luck with your broadcasting project! Scott

@petero2693 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite site..

@lighthouseEnt 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent repair job, learned some new tips. Was suprised that you did not cover the back upholstery with plastic before doing your repairs.

@DocteGaby 3 жыл бұрын

Very nerve-wracking to break the chair further! But what an amazing result 👏

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you appreciated me keeping that scene in the video. Thanks for the feedback! Scott

@restorationconstantines7731 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing👍

@dpmeyer4867 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@singhA1968 3 жыл бұрын

excellent

@figrollin 3 жыл бұрын

PVA is water soluble. So, if syringing it, you can thin it with some water. Works well.

@Jessiebes 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully done, it looks great

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate that. Scott

@davecurda2350 3 жыл бұрын

Great repair and nice information.

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Dave. I appreciate that. Scott

@johngalanes5264 3 жыл бұрын

Great repair! Do you need to neutralize the vinegar before reglueing?

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Good question John. Household white vinegar evaporates and doesn't leave a residue, so it only needs to dry out before gluing up the joint again. I hope that helps. Scott

@justincase2281 3 жыл бұрын

Very instructive and a nice repair. 👍

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin. I appreciate that. Scott

@justincase2281 3 жыл бұрын

@@FixingFurniture You got it.👍 Your vids are great little tutorials in repair and I will continue watching. I enjoy repairing furniture and thought of doing it part time in retirement, which is fast approaching. But I could use a bit more learning and experience. You seem like the "go to" guy for high quality videos on the subject, and I like your low key demeanor. Very relaxing in a hectic world. Will check out your web site soon. If you don't already have one, perhaps you could produce a DVD program on furniture repair starting with the basic stuff and gradually going on to more complex repairs. Essentially a home study course. Like for a couple hundred bucks. I'd buy it. All the best!!👍

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to think about doing that. Cheers

@andreacantoni415 2 жыл бұрын

Hello!!! I love that you use vinegar to break down the glue. I didn't know it. I'm curious about it. After separating the parts, do you neutralize the vinegar on the wood or just dry it and that's it and If you neutralize how do you do? Thanks for your videos and greatting from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

@FixingFurniture 2 жыл бұрын

The vinegar evaporates and doesn't leave a residue. When the parts are wet though, it's a good time to wipe off any excess glue before it hardens again. I hope that helps. Scott

@paulaamicone13 2 жыл бұрын

@@FixingFurniture thank you!!! I will use it and I see you on youtube

@robertlivingstone5759 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so Robert. Thanks for watching. Scott

@mennobaak Жыл бұрын

I wonder whether the use of vinegar to dissolve old glue, prevents the new glue to become solid again. 🤔 Because the vinegar seems not to be removed, hence enters into the wood.

@frankhynes4514 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks sharing your trade with us I enjoy video, I need buy more clamps Is there way used carbon paper or something to find high spots

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Frank. That's a good question about carbon paper. It might work to find high spots, but that's not what to look for when determining how the split wood comes back together. What you need to look for is where there are points where the grain isn't meshing together, which isn't necessarily the high spots. Does that make sense to you? Scott

@frankhynes4514 3 жыл бұрын

@@FixingFurniture when used word mesh make sense now - what heard was high point and I was think it was to much material for space causing high spot

@invest48 3 жыл бұрын

13:37 - instead of fingers I use a set of wood sticks (no bark) from some bushes. Also to apply glue in difficult cavities. Keeping your fingers clean is always safer.

@kenbrown5217 3 жыл бұрын

We are living the same experience. Must try hide glue now! One tip I have is to use the marker on the raw edges before glue up. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Ken

@ellisc.foleyjr9778 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott another great video, I must admit you have the patience of Jobe, but am wondering. TJ. uses hide glue he mixes up and heats up etc, is there any difference in the bonding strength of that glue vs the one you use out of the bottle? is it a matter of strength? or economics? perhaps? thanks again I always come away learning something. if nothing else that patience counts! thanks for sharing.

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Ellis. That's a good question about different types of hide glue. TJ is experimenting with pre-mixed hide glue now. You can buy hide glue mixtures in different strengths, but the higher the strength, the less open time you have to clamp up your work. To be honest, I don't have the interest in cooking a batch of glue over a day or two so the pre-mixed bottle suits me well.

@christurley391 Жыл бұрын

Do you need to rinse the residual acidity from the vinegar away before you reglue with new hide glue?

@FixingFurniture Жыл бұрын

No, there's no reside. You need to make sure it's fully dry though. Cheers. Scott

@tomazsluga8832 11 ай бұрын

I do have a problem with a very fine chair, namely, it has cracked on one scale at least 3 times where the chair is held in the middle and at the end. What I could do, I nailed it correctly, but in this part where it sits, the glue did not flow too damaged, broken, dry wood, very sensitive wood -Leisure Garden OUIBACK furniture made in Vietnam price is 100EUR.

@FixingFurniture 11 ай бұрын

I offer advice sessions on Zoom if you like. You can purchase one on our website woodenitbenice.ca

@CarsRestored 3 жыл бұрын

Me: No way he can restore this Fixing Furniture: Hold my chair

@FixingFurniture 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks for the chuckle. Scott

@rj33015 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! How much would you charge for this project? Thanks

@beardyface8492 2 жыл бұрын

If you were wanting to inject PVA into a split, there's no reason not to dilute it with a little water to make it less viscous, shouldn't need to add much, say around 10% & mix well.

@ruthellen8370 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, as always! I have heard a few times that you have a Patreon account. I think I am missing something, I cannot seem to find a link in your video descriptions nor can I find your account using the search feature on Patreon. Do you still have a Patreon account?

@Brad26843 3 жыл бұрын

i am wondering, why wouldn't this repair have been fixed using a syringe to get glue in? i am not doudting, just trying to learn why finishing the brake and reassemble is the ideal way?

@alans1816 3 жыл бұрын

Because it allowed him to open the other joint too. That one was loose, but not loose enough for the syringe.