Old yellow glue can be easily cleaned out of a previously repaired (failed) joint using white vinegar. Just brush the old glue with a small wire brush (brass or stainless steel). It's best if the vinegar is hot during the application. It may take several applications, but after a little while, the glue will become soft, rubbery and pliable and can be easily picked out with a dentil pick. Using the brush helps prevent damage to the wood fibers and helps to avoid the problems sandpaper can cause by removing too much wood so the joint no longer meshes together. After cleaning, neutralize the acid with baking soda, then rinse with clear water and let dry. The newly cleaned and bare wood joint will then be ready to accept new glue. BTW, your channel is excellent and quite enjoyable to watch. Your videos are clear, concise and specific. They are positively presented and easily understood by anyone. Really good work!
Scott, I really appreciate your professionalism and expertise and artisan way of explaining and whys and wherefores of each step. I make sure I watch several times before assembling my tools and materials. I recommend your videos to all my family and friends. I have family and friends I went to school with who are from dinorwic ontario. :) Thanks again for sharing and teaching. David and Saehee Carr, Apex NC
Hi David and Saehee. Thank you for your support. I have to admit, I had to look up where Dinorwic is and was surprised to see it's near Thunder Bay, where I went to university. Small world! Thanks for sharing that! Scott 🇨🇦
I really like watching the process of furniture repair. I’ve had a longing to know how to fix items in my home. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
@@robertherrera3699 The #1 criteria for success is you have to have the skill level to successfully tackle the repairs you're taking on. If you've got the skills, you need to setup your business so you're meeting local requirements for running a business. You will need business insurance, a phone number, an email address, a business name, and forms so you can issue quotes and invoices. The most challenging part is figuring out your pricing. I can help you with that. I provide 1-on-1 advice sessions over Zoom - here's a link to our advice sessions. Scott homeimprovementwoodworking.square.site
Thank you for the video. I enjoy the channel. Question: on that broken stretcher would a scarf joint (with fresh and perfect glue surface) have been a viable fix? I suppose it would shorten the stretcher slightly.
Thanks for your videos--very helpful. I was wondering if you might do something on repairing split sides on like a dresser or cabinet? I believe the pieces were joined originally, but due to moisture they have warped slightly and pulled apart in places. Thanks!
You have great timing! Subscribe and you'll get notified when we publish a video this Saturday on repairing a cabinet with a split side due to wood movement. Filming and editing is underway. Cheers. Scott
The more I scan youtube for other furniture repair videos the more I appreciate your channel. I found examples of some 8 sided draw pulls on a recent edition of Fine Furniture magazine that you might wish to consider for your cabinet. A modified version could be turned on your lathe. Let me know if you have any interest and I can get you a copy of an illustration. Thanks for what you do.
Wow, thanks! Yes, I'd like to see what you're suggesting. I don't put my email in comments due to spam, but if you go to our channel page, you can email me from the About tab. Thank you! Scott
Hi Scott, I just came over from Tom's channel where you and him had a collaboration talking about glues...I heard you mention Toronto, are you in Canada ? I'm watching from Mattawa Ontario Canada...
Hi Martine, thanks for subscribing. Yes, I'm in Brooklin, Ontario, which is in the Greater Toronto Area (near Oshawa). I'm glad you found our channel. Happy New Year! Scott 🎉
Thanks Scott! This week I had the screw the legs to make the solid. No biggie, the real issue was they put a screw through every wedged tenon on the chairs. Destroying it.
Oh, really? That's frustrating. I hope videos like this help prevent people from tacking repairs that way in the future. That way you and I can fix them! Scott
Hi I wish I could send you a video that I used your techniques ( or at least whatever that would be my take and understanding of it) so that you could share with viewers that it actually is possible to learn these techniques from your channel
I'm sure viewers would like to see that. We could meet via Zoom and I could record the session - if it turns out well, I could edit and publish it. Let me know what you think. Scott
@@FixingFurniture then I will pick one specific project of let’s say tier 2 or 3 then using your techniques will do it while filming it and will send you the video and then attend the zoom to speak about the highlights. I can imagine that I wouldn’t be that well-equipped to make it a live fixing session on zoom meeting
@@fatersaadatniaki That sounds like an interesting experiment. Please email me directly using the link in the About section of our UA-cam Channel page and we can talk more about this privately. Thanks! Scott
I have one I've Never seen on any furniture show. Is the Worm holes in some old furniture. How do you get rid of the worms, and how do you fill the holes?????
I've never dealt with this but I have heard you need to first determine if there are active insects in the wood (you will see wood dust piling up), and if so, fumigate to kill them (a task only for a professional). Filling the holes can be done with wax fill sticks, tinted wood putty, or burn-in sticks. I hope that helps. Scott 🇨🇦
There is also what I would consider to be a production mistake in your first example. That stretcher cracked along the wood fibre, which goes across it. Had it been made originally so that the stretcher follows the wood fibre, it would have been much stronger and much less likely to break. But a lot of furniture is unfortunately made in such a way, not taking full advantage of the structure of the wood
I don't know if it's a keen observation. I live in a country that got power tools relatively late compared to other countries, and have been taught by men who were used to working by hand. Specifically boat building in an old fashioned way is still very much respected here. Rowing those old boats is our unofficial national sport. You have to be very conscious of wood structure when making oars out of one piece of pine, traditionally only using and axe. Without power tools you are more likely to follow the fibres because it is less work.
the problem i had with the glue-up was the glamping it have to make jigs i can put over it and clamp it tight too I make sure i have covered up the jig with packing tape so it would not be, glue to the furniture i was repairing glue t it yea learn from your mistakes to
Ah, yes. Packing tape works well so glue doesn't stick to the clamping cauls. I also use clear plastic report covers for flat parts as well. Thanks for sharing that Jennifer! Cheers. Scott
How much would it cost a person to fix your chair? The very pretty one with all the carving and springs in the seat. If it were made a "customer" chair, you would get to fixing it sooner. And it would be a GREAT video. :)
I could share the cost, but it wouldn't make sense to viewers around the world because prices vary by region. If you live near a big city, prices are much higher than in rural areas. From a time perspective, the chair that I purchased will likely take 7-10 hours to repair. I'm not sure when I'll have time to get to it but I agree, it will make a nice video. Cheers. Scott
Firstly, I'm a bit surprised by the clamps you use. I usually use sash or F clamps, but clearly, your clamps provide enough pressure to force the glue into the fibres of the wood. Secondly, if I come across a joint that has some old PVA glue on it, instead of removing the glue, couldn't I just re-glue it using 2 part epoxy?
I have to have at least some good feeling for someone who tries rather than throws away -- at least their instinct and attempt (despite the lack of skill and/or lack of access to experts that you mention) isn't to throw things out the door.
Yes, I agree it's always better to repair than discard. My hope is that these videos help people be successful with their repairs so less furniture ends up in the landfill. Cheers. Scott
Interesting question. In a case where a Level 4 Woodworking Repair isn't possible, the next solution would be making a replica of the piece, which is in the custom woodworking field - no longer considered a repair. I hope that helps. Scott
There is no wrong way to fix things. Legs are not supposed to come off and a well placed nail can accomplish that. I'd wrap that stretcher with baling wire and call it good.
Old yellow glue can be easily cleaned out of a previously repaired (failed) joint using white vinegar. Just brush the old glue with a small wire brush (brass or stainless steel). It's best if the vinegar is hot during the application. It may take several applications, but after a little while, the glue will become soft, rubbery and pliable and can be easily picked out with a dentil pick.
Using the brush helps prevent damage to the wood fibers and helps to avoid the problems sandpaper can cause by removing too much wood so the joint no longer meshes together.
After cleaning, neutralize the acid with baking soda, then rinse with clear water and let dry. The newly cleaned and bare wood joint will then be ready to accept new glue.
BTW, your channel is excellent and quite enjoyable to watch. Your videos are clear, concise and specific. They are positively presented and easily understood by anyone.
Really good work!
Great idea to separate the levels into playlists. Thanks.
You're welcome! I hope that makes things easier to understand and learn from. Scott
@@FixingFurniture I'm sure it will.
Level 5 repair is making a UA-cam channel teaching everyone to be better at woodworking
Reading your comment made me laugh out loud! Thanks Erik! Scott
Scott, I really appreciate your professionalism and expertise and artisan way of explaining and whys and wherefores of each step. I make sure I watch several times before assembling my tools and materials. I recommend your videos to all my family and friends. I have family and friends I went to school with who are from dinorwic ontario. :) Thanks again for sharing and teaching.
David and Saehee Carr, Apex NC
Hi David and Saehee. Thank you for your support. I have to admit, I had to look up where Dinorwic is and was surprised to see it's near Thunder Bay, where I went to university. Small world! Thanks for sharing that! Scott 🇨🇦
I really like watching the process of furniture repair. I’ve had a longing to know how to fix items in my home. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Great video 👏
Thank you!
Just found this channel and I'm really enjoying learning all these different skills!
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing that. Scott
enjoy the holiday with family merry Christmas
That's very kind of you - thank you! Merry Christmas to you too! Scott
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Thank you and the same to you! Cheers. Scott 🎉
Sanded off the little jagged but matching faces of the break. Thank you.
Thank you. Have a restful holiday.
Thank you, it was a nice break. Happy New Year! 🎉
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it. Scott
Happy Holidays to too. Stay Safe!
Thanks Gary. Same to you! Scott
Just wanted you to know I Subscribed following your collab with Tom Johnson.
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄
Awesome! Thank you Jeanette! Happy New Year! Scott 🍾
This was an excellent video! The breakdown of the different levels was really helpful.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing that Beau. Scott
How do I get in the business?
@@robertherrera3699 The #1 criteria for success is you have to have the skill level to successfully tackle the repairs you're taking on. If you've got the skills, you need to setup your business so you're meeting local requirements for running a business. You will need business insurance, a phone number, an email address, a business name, and forms so you can issue quotes and invoices. The most challenging part is figuring out your pricing. I can help you with that. I provide 1-on-1 advice sessions over Zoom - here's a link to our advice sessions. Scott homeimprovementwoodworking.square.site
Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas.
I just discovered you through your collaboration with Thomas, and subbed. 👍
Awesome! Thank you!
Saw your vlog with Thomas Johnson. Very nice
Awesome! Thank you!
where is the best place to buy new chair stretchers? and is a stretcher and spindle the same thing?
I love Habitat. Never know what you are going to find.
Thank you for the video. I enjoy the channel. Question: on that broken stretcher would a scarf joint (with fresh and perfect glue surface) have been a viable fix? I suppose it would shorten the stretcher slightly.
You've assessed this well. Yes, but as you suggested it would have shortened the stretcher too much. Thanks. Scott
Question.... Have you done any work on your chair? and if so is there a video of it? If not are you going to film yourself repairing it? Thanks
Saw you on Tom’s channel and subscribed!
That's awesome! Thank you Gregory. Scott 🇨🇦
Thanks for your videos--very helpful. I was wondering if you might do something on repairing split sides on like a dresser or cabinet? I believe the pieces were joined originally, but due to moisture they have warped slightly and pulled apart in places. Thanks!
You have great timing! Subscribe and you'll get notified when we publish a video this Saturday on repairing a cabinet with a split side due to wood movement. Filming and editing is underway. Cheers. Scott
That's a nice chair you found. Would like to see that repair.
I found your channel via your video with Tom Johnson.
That's great. Thank you for subscribing! Scott 🇨🇦
The more I scan youtube for other furniture repair videos the more I appreciate your channel. I found examples of some 8 sided draw pulls on a recent edition of Fine Furniture magazine that you might wish to consider for your cabinet. A modified version could be turned on your lathe. Let me know if you have any interest and I can get you a copy of an illustration. Thanks for what you do.
Wow, thanks! Yes, I'd like to see what you're suggesting. I don't put my email in comments due to spam, but if you go to our channel page, you can email me from the About tab. Thank you! Scott
Hi Scott, I just came over from Tom's channel where you and him had a collaboration talking about glues...I heard you mention Toronto, are you in Canada ? I'm watching from Mattawa Ontario Canada...
Hi Martine, thanks for subscribing. Yes, I'm in Brooklin, Ontario, which is in the Greater Toronto Area (near Oshawa). I'm glad you found our channel. Happy New Year! Scott 🎉
Great video as always Scott, my family wishes your family a blessed and merry Christmas, take care and thank you for the excellent video content.
That's very kind of you. Thank you. Happy holidays! Scott
Thanks Scott! This week I had the screw the legs to make the solid. No biggie, the real issue was they put a screw through every wedged tenon on the chairs. Destroying it.
Oh, really? That's frustrating. I hope videos like this help prevent people from tacking repairs that way in the future. That way you and I can fix them! Scott
Where can I find certain metal parts for an older chair?
The key is to know the name of the part you're looking for. Once you know that, sourcing is fairly easy using internet searches.
Hi I wish I could send you a video that I used your techniques ( or at least whatever that would be my take and understanding of it) so that you could share with viewers that it actually is possible to learn these techniques from your channel
I'm sure viewers would like to see that. We could meet via Zoom and I could record the session - if it turns out well, I could edit and publish it. Let me know what you think. Scott
@@FixingFurniture then I will pick one specific project of let’s say tier 2 or 3 then using your techniques will do it while filming it and will send you the video and then attend the zoom to speak about the highlights. I can imagine that I wouldn’t be that well-equipped to make it a live fixing session on zoom meeting
@@fatersaadatniaki That sounds like an interesting experiment. Please email me directly using the link in the About section of our UA-cam Channel page and we can talk more about this privately. Thanks! Scott
I think what you have right there is my old chair. Thanks for fixing it. Now, can I have it back?
Lol, now you know how to fix it Chuck. Cheers. Scott
I have one I've Never seen on any furniture show. Is the Worm holes in some old furniture. How do you get rid of the worms, and how do you fill the holes?????
I've never dealt with this but I have heard you need to first determine if there are active insects in the wood (you will see wood dust piling up), and if so, fumigate to kill them (a task only for a professional). Filling the holes can be done with wax fill sticks, tinted wood putty, or burn-in sticks. I hope that helps. Scott 🇨🇦
There is also what I would consider to be a production mistake in your first example. That stretcher cracked along the wood fibre, which goes across it.
Had it been made originally so that the stretcher follows the wood fibre, it would have been much stronger and much less likely to break.
But a lot of furniture is unfortunately made in such a way, not taking full advantage of the structure of the wood
Very keen observation Jógvan! Yes, the stretcher should have been made with straight grain wood. Thanks for your comment. Scott
I don't know if it's a keen observation. I live in a country that got power tools relatively late compared to other countries, and have been taught by men who were used to working by hand.
Specifically boat building in an old fashioned way is still very much respected here. Rowing those old boats is our unofficial national sport.
You have to be very conscious of wood structure when making oars out of one piece of pine, traditionally only using and axe.
Without power tools you are more likely to follow the fibres because it is less work.
the problem i had with the glue-up was the glamping it have to make jigs i can put over it and clamp it tight too I make sure i have covered up the jig with packing tape so it would not be, glue to the furniture i was repairing glue t it yea learn from your mistakes to
Ah, yes. Packing tape works well so glue doesn't stick to the clamping cauls. I also use clear plastic report covers for flat parts as well. Thanks for sharing that Jennifer! Cheers. Scott
How much would it cost a person to fix your chair? The very pretty one with all the carving and springs in the seat. If it were made a "customer" chair, you would get to fixing it sooner. And it would be a GREAT video. :)
I could share the cost, but it wouldn't make sense to viewers around the world because prices vary by region. If you live near a big city, prices are much higher than in rural areas. From a time perspective, the chair that I purchased will likely take 7-10 hours to repair. I'm not sure when I'll have time to get to it but I agree, it will make a nice video. Cheers. Scott
Enjoy your holiday time with your family. The older you get the more special it gets.
Thank you. And the same to you. Happy holidays! Scott
Firstly, I'm a bit surprised by the clamps you use. I usually use sash or F clamps, but clearly, your clamps provide enough pressure to force the glue into the fibres of the wood. Secondly, if I come across a joint that has some old PVA glue on it, instead of removing the glue, couldn't I just re-glue it using 2 part epoxy?
I have to have at least some good feeling for someone who tries rather than throws away -- at least their instinct and attempt (despite the lack of skill and/or lack of access to experts that you mention) isn't to throw things out the door.
Yes, I agree it's always better to repair than discard. My hope is that these videos help people be successful with their repairs so less furniture ends up in the landfill. Cheers. Scott
Absolutely! And more power to you. :-)
is there a secret 5th level? something even you would have to call in the cavalry on?
Interesting question. In a case where a Level 4 Woodworking Repair isn't possible, the next solution would be making a replica of the piece, which is in the custom woodworking field - no longer considered a repair. I hope that helps. Scott
There is no wrong way to fix things. Legs are not supposed to come off and a well placed nail can accomplish that. I'd wrap that stretcher with baling wire and call it good.
It a funny joke.
....No??
Tim, Tim, you really shouldn't use such bad language in public.