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I was asked to fix a chair recenty but due to the extent of the break I wanted to take a look
around and see which glue would be best to use.
I found a product made by Loctite called Sumo. A polyurethane glue that goes from clear to a white foam.
I'm very satisfied with the outcome. But more importantly the woman who owns it very happy a family heirloom
her mother had made a hundred years ago is back in service.

I'll buy it again

The chair broke under load so the front edge was crushed under the weight.
I must have deleted a photo that showed the depth of the void after picking out the foam that filled it as it set.
But it's visible in a photo during the first application of a two part epoxy to close the gap, bonding that back together as well.















it was a hundred today with heat index - The beer sure was good

Joe.. I have more broken chairs here at the pub than unbroken ones. If you get a couple of days spare.. pop on over and I'll keep you topped up with beer

ATB

DaveB

DaveB wrote

If you get a couple of days spare.. pop on over and I'll keep you topped up with beer

I've got a couple of days spare Dave.I'm no good at mending broken chairs though,but I could supervise from somewhere in the vacinity of the bar! EricT

OK Eric.. I'll pen you in as supervisor without portfolio

ATB

DaveB

damn shame Dave

all those comedians out of work and you had to be a barkeep

Looks to me that someone needs to go on a crash diet!

Seriously, nice job on the repair!

Nigel²

Hi Joe

Nice repair....did I mention that up until a few years ago I was a traditional furniture maker

We used that foam glue, or something similar, to construct bespoke pieces in oak, ash and elm....works a treat, halved the clamping time and easy to clean up the joints, when dry an old chisel will pop off the excess

Is that Federal style furniture in your pics?....

Derek

Was on one Garry, when the dieter crashed.

Interesting question as to the style of the dinning room set Derek. I don't know actually.
I'll ask Barbara tomorrow.

I remember a conversation we had years ago back in 05 - 06 ?, You mentioned that you were a furniture craftsman

Hi Derek

The table might be, - is what she said. The two end chairs were hand made in St Paul MN in the early 1900's
I would guess they were made by a German or Dutch builder. Possibly even a Sweed
The other four are French made
She does have three pieces that are Queen Ann if that peeks any interest. And, I might add, are still solid as a rock. Thankfully there are cushions to sit on.
Interesting Family .....
The Hills first came to the New World in 1640 From Great Britain and Germany.

Joe

Thanks for the info Joe..

...it was the table that caught my eye and that leg you repaired does have a hand-carved look

Many years ago I took a history of furniture course and you've just re-kindled an interest

Derek