I Gave This Up Years Ago | Chair Repair

Recently, a kind woman brought in a broken chair for chair repair. While I typically avoid this type of work, her story made it hard to turn down. Apparently her husband had back surgery and frequently drops into the chair with some force. So I decided to take the job and I didn’t end up charging for the work.

Whenever I take on a repair, my first step is always a thorough inspection. In addition to the obvious damage, it’s important to check for previous repairs, as they can offer valuable insights for the current fix.

In this case, I found at least two prior breaks, one of which had been repaired with a dowel and appeared to be holding well. The current break, however, was in a new location.

After evaluating the damage, I concluded that crafting a new leg or leg portion would be the best solution. But for a quicker fix, I opted for epoxy to glue the broken pieces back together. While this isn’t a permanent solution, it should give the chair several more years of use.

With a bit of cleanup and color matching, the repair blends in well. I’m confident the chair’s owner will be pleased with the results.

Stuff I Used

• West System Epoxy With Pumps Kit 
• High Density 404 Filler
• Total Boat Epoxy Kit w/ Pumps

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