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**richard2717** · 09-23-2020, 06:10 PM

I am trying to renovate my wife's childhood rocking chair for her birthday. I am not a typical wood worker but figured I would give it a shot. Over the years the glue has broken down on the top half of things but the bottom is pretty solid. Couple questions.

Should I try to work the bottom half loose and reglue while doing this or leave alone? I could not get them to budge and skeert I am gonna break something.

What type of glue is best nowadays to glue this back together? It will get painted back white.

Should I glue before paint or after?

Thanks

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**special-K** · 09-23-2020, 07:30 PM

Glue before paint. I use Titebond. Here is their product line:

http://www.titebond.com/guide

If the bottom joints are tight I'd leave them alone.

**richard2717** · 09-23-2020, 07:40 PM

Thanks Tim

C-ries · 09-24-2020, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Glue before paint. I use Titebond. Here is their product line:

http://www.titebond.com/guide

If the bottom joints are tight I'd leave them alone.

X2 the above...Titebond before paint. Titebond is a thinner glue than an Elmer's wood glue so a little bit goes a long way and can make a big runny mess in a hurry. I'm slowly learning that it's easier to add more glue than to clean up excess glue.

**special-K** · 09-24-2020, 08:57 AM

I was going to say clamp and/or ratchet strap till glue sets. I deleted it because it looks like that might be hard to do right with the way that chair is made. Probably best just to get it all ready, apply glue, and stick all together real tight and quick. Of what you see at hardware stores and the big boxes are three types, usually, and I get the waterproof (Titebond III Ultimate) kind just because it's good for most uses. but looking at that link I gave I see they offer faster setting, which is good for unclamped, but certainly make it harder to do... gotta work fast!. And that stuff you'd have to order up. You might not have the time for that.

**richard2717** · 09-24-2020, 07:01 PM

Stopped by Lowes today and picked up some titebond and got it all glued up. already got 2nd coat of paint on it. Probably put 2 more coats on it. Thanks for the help.

**special-K** · 09-24-2020, 07:52 PM

Now that's gittin' her done. Glad to hear. I guess we'll need pictures now

**richard2717** · 09-25-2020, 04:27 PM

It went back together pretty good. Still gonna need a couple more coats of paint, the wood soaking it up big time. All in all momma was happy for her birthday.

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**Palf70Step** · 09-25-2020, 05:29 PM

It came out real good!

**GOPAPA** · 09-28-2020, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard2717

It went back together pretty good. Still gonna need a couple more coats of paint, the wood soaking it up big time. All in all momma was happy for her birthday.

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Like Bill said,, it came out real good.. but. even so ,,heavy heavy people should not sit it a chair or rocker like this one .,.no glue can hold long with big folks ..And I quit Elmers glue a long time ago .. I use ?? I forget but its better.

**special-K** · 09-28-2020, 09:11 PM

Looks great Richard. That's a child size chair, right? Go Papa says don't let this kid sit in it

**richard2717** · 09-29-2020, 07:06 AM

Thanks guys, Tim, yes it is a kid size chair that I think was actually used for her doll collection way back.

**GOPAPA** · 09-29-2020, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Looks great Richard. That's a child size chair, right? Go Papa says don't let this kid sit in it

A-huh ,,thats what will take the arms right off

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard2717

Thanks guys, Tim, yes it is a kid size chair that I think was actually used for her doll collection way back.

I acually have a nephew who looked something like the kid in Tims collection of photos...

He now 6'3'' and somewhere around 600 lbs .. a truck driver long haul

**special-K** · 09-29-2020, 08:37 PM

I think most children's chairs end up broken by people who are to big for them. Probably a lot are the kid who's chair it is who got too big.

09-23-2020, 06:10 PM	#1
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,867	could use some wood working help I am trying to renovate my wife's childhood rocking chair for her birthday. I am not a typical wood worker but figured I would give it a shot. Over the years the glue has broken down on the top half of things but the bottom is pretty solid. Couple questions. Should I try to work the bottom half loose and reglue while doing this or leave alone? I could not get them to budge and skeert I am gonna break something. What type of glue is best nowadays to glue this back together? It will get painted back white. Should I glue before paint or after? Thanks . Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

09-23-2020, 07:30 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: could use some wood working help Glue before paint. I use Titebond. Here is their product line: http://www.titebond.com/guide If the bottom joints are tight I'd leave them alone. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-23-2020, 07:40 PM	#3
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,867	Re: could use some wood working help Thanks Tim __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

09-24-2020, 08:57 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: could use some wood working help I was going to say clamp and/or ratchet strap till glue sets. I deleted it because it looks like that might be hard to do right with the way that chair is made. Probably best just to get it all ready, apply glue, and stick all together real tight and quick. Of what you see at hardware stores and the big boxes are three types, usually, and I get the waterproof (Titebond III Ultimate) kind just because it's good for most uses. but looking at that link I gave I see they offer faster setting, which is good for unclamped, but certainly make it harder to do... gotta work fast!. And that stuff you'd have to order up. You might not have the time for that. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-24-2020, 07:01 PM	#6
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,867	Re: could use some wood working help Stopped by Lowes today and picked up some titebond and got it all glued up. already got 2nd coat of paint on it. Probably put 2 more coats on it. Thanks for the help. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

09-24-2020, 07:52 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: could use some wood working help Now that's gittin' her done. Glad to hear. I guess we'll need pictures now __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-25-2020, 04:27 PM	#8
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,867	Re: could use some wood working help It went back together pretty good. Still gonna need a couple more coats of paint, the wood soaking it up big time. All in all momma was happy for her birthday. . Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

09-25-2020, 05:29 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,608	Re: could use some wood working help It came out real good! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-28-2020, 09:11 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: could use some wood working help Looks great Richard. That's a child size chair, right? Go Papa says don't let this kid sit in it Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-29-2020, 07:06 AM	#12
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,867	Re: could use some wood working help Thanks guys, Tim, yes it is a kid size chair that I think was actually used for her doll collection way back. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

09-29-2020, 08:37 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: could use some wood working help I think most children's chairs end up broken by people who are to big for them. Probably a lot are the kid who's chair it is who got too big. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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