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How to Repair & Restore an Old Chair

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Learn how to repair and rebuild an old chair with expert tips and advice on refurbishing antiques in this free video series.

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Tags: repair, parts, chair, old, oak, antique, refurbish, rebuild

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Summary: Restoring and refurbishing old furniture is a fulfilling hobby and an art form. To maintain the integrity & value of antiques, the restoration must be done in a very precise way to preserve the history and beauty of each piece of furniture. Antique collectors pay thousands and thousands of dollars every year to buy and restore their old pieces, and these processes bring out the best in each piece, allowing their natural beauty for all to see.

In this free video series, our expert Michael McGreary will teach you how to repair, rebuild, and restore an old chair. He will show you all the tools you'll need, how to do the shake test, and how to label the parts so you don't get mixed up along the way. Michael will show you how to remove the seat, deal with old nails and screws, prepare your workspace, remove old glue, apply new glue, clamp the seat, back & legs of the chair, and how to wipe excess glue & materials from the chair. Michael will tell you how to disassemble the parts of the chair including the legs, seat, spindles, supports, side spindles, and the back before showing you how to clamp & glue the new parts back together and and wax and buff the newly restored, beautifully refurbished old chair.

About the Expert

Expert: Michael is a musician, artist, and woodworker in Austin, TX. He has been designing and building furniture for 25 years. He received his training in restoration at the nationally acclaimed Restorationshop in Austin.

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