This wobbly, old chair was made using mortise-and-tenon construction. There were nails in almost every joint. Always look for hidden nails if a joint doesn’t come apart easily, otherwise you’ll damage ...

Chances are you've sat in a chair that has been less than reliable. Perhaps you have even witnessed a chair collapse under someone's weight. Tens of thousands of chairs break every year because they ...

Old furniture, whether a family heirloom or consignment shop find, is often better made than anything you can buy today. Transform your old or new-to-you furniture into beautiful, functional pieces ...

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At least half of the wood chairs we own are wobbly. We've tried every adhesive we can think of to fix themwhite glue, yellow glue, epoxy, polyurethane. Nothing seems to work. What do you suggest we do ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When wood dries, it shrinks, and when it shrinks, it can split. The ...

If there's one thing all 21st century wood-workers can claim, it's remarkably good fortune. We have the tools to make the most tedious job effortless and the trickiest joint flawless. And, anything ...