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Christine
We have a lovely set that we got about 15 years ago and it was probably 10 years old at that time. It is all wobbly but still in good shape. Thanks!!
Answer
It all depends upon how it's put together. I'm assuming if there are bolts or screws, you would have figured out how to tighten them. About every 20 years chairs will wood joints will loosen up and need to be re-glued. This is how I do it:
* Label every piece so you get it back in exactly the same position. The only thing worse than trying to decide which of 4 slightly different pieces belongs where is to discover you've got a piece in the wrong place or wrong orientation the next day.
* If there is an upholstered "slip" seat, remove it.
* Remove any corner blocks held in place with screws
* If there are screws or nails in the joints, remove them and throw them away. They do more damage than good.
* Knock the joints apart with a dead blow hammer
* If there are broken or weak dowels, replace them. If you need to remove a broken off stub in a hole. Drill with the next-smaller-sized drill bit, then carefully chisel out the rest.
* Clean up all the joints with sandpaper or a wire plumber's brush. Easy does it, you don't want to change the diameter.
* Get some white glue (plenty of closed time), and put a light layer of glue on both sides of each joint. If you have a chair with a slab seat, my preference is to lay the seat upside down and assemble the legs and stretchers. Then flip it over and do the top. If you have a frame chair, I like to do the front legs together, clamp and set aside for a minute. Then assemble the back frame (often this is OK and does not need to be disassembled). Put the front to back members on, then add the front leg assembly. Use clamps when needed.
* Replace the corner blocks if any.
* Set the chair up on a known flat surface and wrestle it into position where it sits level.
* Wipe off excess glue with a damp rag and double check all the joints for tightness
* Leave undisturbed for 6 hours or more.
It all depends upon how it's put together. I'm assuming if there are bolts or screws, you would have figured out how to tighten them. About every 20 years chairs will wood joints will loosen up and need to be re-glued. This is how I do it:
* Label every piece so you get it back in exactly the same position. The only thing worse than trying to decide which of 4 slightly different pieces belongs where is to discover you've got a piece in the wrong place or wrong orientation the next day.
* If there is an upholstered "slip" seat, remove it.
* Remove any corner blocks held in place with screws
* If there are screws or nails in the joints, remove them and throw them away. They do more damage than good.
* Knock the joints apart with a dead blow hammer
* If there are broken or weak dowels, replace them. If you need to remove a broken off stub in a hole. Drill with the next-smaller-sized drill bit, then carefully chisel out the rest.
* Clean up all the joints with sandpaper or a wire plumber's brush. Easy does it, you don't want to change the diameter.
* Get some white glue (plenty of closed time), and put a light layer of glue on both sides of each joint. If you have a chair with a slab seat, my preference is to lay the seat upside down and assemble the legs and stretchers. Then flip it over and do the top. If you have a frame chair, I like to do the front legs together, clamp and set aside for a minute. Then assemble the back frame (often this is OK and does not need to be disassembled). Put the front to back members on, then add the front leg assembly. Use clamps when needed.
* Replace the corner blocks if any.
* Set the chair up on a known flat surface and wrestle it into position where it sits level.
* Wipe off excess glue with a damp rag and double check all the joints for tightness
* Leave undisturbed for 6 hours or more.
Cat question. How do you keep a cat from getting on your dining room table?
Stephanie
For the most part, I have trained my kitten, now 6 months old from being on my dining room table when I am there. This week, he has really misbehaved and knocked off the pizza box and vase of flowers (fake, thank goodness). When I was out of the room. He hasn't been on there in over a month until this week. I have a squirt bottle I use when I am there. I know when he has been on there when I am gone because the place mats are on the chairs or floor on occasion. I wanted to know if anyone has any ideas other than my vets idea of getting mouse traps and setting them under newspapers on the table so that when he goes on there, they will go off and scare him. The newspapers are to protect him from getting his feet in them. (He is not one cat that is scared of anything). I have a wierd cat that eats paper and kleenex anyway. Thank you in advance for your honest and Kind answers.
I have an open floor plan, no doorway.
Thanks for your ideas. I might try the mothballs even though I can't stand the smell either. :)
Hmmmm, more good ideas....Spray citrus or another cat repellent.
I believe my wierd kitten likes aluminum, so I actually might try putting the foil on the table and then putting the double sticky sided tape to the foil. That might work with him. It might take me a while to get enough cans to put around on the edge of the table. I don't think it would scare this unscareable kitty. I agree. I am afraid my kitty would somehow stick his paws under the paper and break his paws in the mouse traps if I tried the vets idea. That is why I am asking you guys. Thanks for all of your great ideas.
Answer
I have a kitten about that age, too! It seems you know what to do when you're around, but when you're not around, kittens are harder to keep in check. Let me share a few tips:
+ Spray citrus or another cat repellent where you don't want your kitty to be. You may have to repeat applications to maintain the smell.
+ Stack a pyramid of empty soda cans along the edge of your table, so when your kitten jumps onto the countertop, they'll fall and startle him.
+ Lay down unpleasantly textured material, like aluminum foil, double-sided tape or the bumpy underside of carpet floor runner.
And, of course, keep up your training with positive reinforcement and aversion techniques when you are there. Best of luck with your kitten!
I have a kitten about that age, too! It seems you know what to do when you're around, but when you're not around, kittens are harder to keep in check. Let me share a few tips:
+ Spray citrus or another cat repellent where you don't want your kitty to be. You may have to repeat applications to maintain the smell.
+ Stack a pyramid of empty soda cans along the edge of your table, so when your kitten jumps onto the countertop, they'll fall and startle him.
+ Lay down unpleasantly textured material, like aluminum foil, double-sided tape or the bumpy underside of carpet floor runner.
And, of course, keep up your training with positive reinforcement and aversion techniques when you are there. Best of luck with your kitten!
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