How To Fix Wobbly Dining Chairs

How To Fix Wobbly Dining Chairs

• First, thoroughly assess your chair for loose elements.

• Sit and jiggle them to test and note exactly what moves.

• Position an L-bracket as if it will brace the leg to the frame of the chair.

• Mark the exact outline of the bracket, taking extra care when marking the center hole where your screws will hold the brace in place.

• It might be beneficial to "x" the through the marked circles to approximate the exact center for the screw to enter.

• If possible, detach your chair legs.

• In the case you cannot detach your chair legs, consider buying longer L-brackets so you still have enough room to hold your drill parallel to the chair surfaces.

• Check if the drill bit is longer than the width of the chair leg.

• If so, consider marking the drill bit to your desired depth.

• Before drilling any holes, ensure that your drill bit is slightly smaller than the width of your screw. This will result in a more secure hold.

• Pre-drill holes through the center of your marked circles on both your chair legs and chair frame.

• Using the drill, secure your L-brackets to the chair legs first.

• Be sure to hold the drill and screw parallel to the drilling surface.

• For extra hold and durability, use a small amount of wood glue at the chair legs joints.

• Be sure to wipe away any excess wood glue.

• Tighten any preexisting hardware holding the legs to the chair base before fixing the L-bracket to the chair.

• Finally, screw the second side of the L-bracket to the base of the chair.

How To Fix Wobbly Dining Chairs

Source: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Fix+a+Wobbly+Leg+on+a+Solid+Wood+Chair/89095