# Home repair help? (woodworking) **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 10, 2013, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-repair-help-woodworking/649881 "2013-02-10T15:36:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sehmket](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@Sehmket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sehmket)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2013, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-repair-help-woodworking/649881/1 "2013-02-10T15:36:30Z")
I’ve got a set of kitchen chairs that I have as hand-me-downs, and they are slowly falling apart. The pegs that come from the seat section are pulling from the legs, causing significant instability. We’ve tried putting them back together with wood glue, but that doesn’t seen to be holding (we’ve also done screws in a few of them, that doesn’t seem to help enough, either) Anyone know how to fix this sort of issue? Or have a resource where I can figure it out? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![the\_O](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@the\_O](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_O)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-repair-help-woodworking/649881/2 "2013-02-10T17:28:30Z")
I’d reglue with Plastic Resin glue > **[Dap 00203 Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue, 1-Pound - Wood Glue Cabinet - Amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/00203-Weldwood-Plastic-Resin-1-Pound/dp/B001003J16)** > > Dap 00203 Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue, 1-Pound - Wood Glue Cabinet - Amazon.com while using one or two (or three) of these > **[Rockler Deluxe Band Clamp - Strap Clamps - Amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/Rockler-Deluxe-Band-Clamp/dp/B004GYBRDU)** > > Rockler Deluxe Band Clamp - Strap Clamps - Amazon.com ---
**Author:** ![Pinmin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4af34b/32.png) [@Pinmin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pinmin)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-repair-help-woodworking/649881/3 "2013-02-10T22:17:20Z")
I’ve used a good 2-part epoxy similar to this - [Gorilla Glue epoxy](http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Glue-4200101-Epoxy-Syringe/dp/B001Z3C3AG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_dp_ESbgrb11DSC5B_tt). Make sure you read the instructions on the package and thoroughly mix the epoxy. You probably don’t want the fast drying kind (5 minute, etc). And make sure the joints are clamped (like the straps mentioned above) while the epoxy sets. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-repair-help-woodworking/649881/4 "2013-02-10T22:29:26Z")
Moved from MPSIMS to our advice forum, IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![filmore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7993a0/32.png) [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-repair-help-woodworking/649881/5 "2013-02-10T22:36:18Z")
Check out this article: [Family Handyman: Fix a Wobbly Chair](http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Home-Repair/Furniture-Repair/fix-a-wobbly-chair-reglue-a-wooden-chair/View-All). The Family Handyman site has very good advice for many home repair projects. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2013, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-repair-help-woodworking/649881/6 "2013-02-10T22:37:18Z")
Sounds like poor construction to start with. Usually if glue doesn’t work there’s too much of gap to fill. One thing to look for is some stuff that will make the wood swell up. Chair Swell or Wood Swell might be product names. You could use epoxy mixed with some sawdust to form a strong filler material. But if there’s any wobble room or unfilled gap it will just come loose again. ---
**Author:** ![Dereknocue67](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6de8d8/32.png) [@Dereknocue67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dereknocue67)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2013, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-repair-help-woodworking/649881/7 "2013-02-11T09:17:05Z")
The “Family Handyman: Fix a Wobbly Chair” link is a great reference and the only thing I would add involves using a strap clamp on the legs of the chair after they are glued. A strap clamp provides equal pressure on the legs and horizontal spreaders as the glue sets up. ---
**Author:** ![Fir\_na\_tine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a587f6/32.png) [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-repair-help-woodworking/649881/8 "2013-02-11T19:08:39Z")
> [@Dereknocue67](#): > > The “Family Handyman: Fix a Wobbly Chair” link is a great reference and the only thing I would add involves using a strap clamp on the legs of the chair after they are glued. A strap clamp provides equal pressure on the legs and horizontal spreaders as the glue sets up. You mean a strap clamp like the O recommended? [QUOTE=the O] I’d reglue with Plastic Resin glue > **[Dap 00203 Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue, 1-Pound - Wood Glue Cabinet - Amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/00203-Weldwood-Plastic-Resin-1-Pound/dp/B001003J16)** > > Product Description Wood Glue, Resin, Size 1 lb., VOC 0g/L, Practical Square Feet One Pound Adhesive Powder Plus Water at .0006 Inch Glue Covers 40 Square Feet, Flash Point Greater Than 200 Degrees F, Temp. Range Application 70 Degrees F,... while using one or two (or three) of these [http://www.amazon.com/Rockler-Deluxe...ds=band+clamps](http://www.amazon.com/Rockler-Deluxe...ds=band+clamps) [/QUOTE]