Calverley TimberworksLoose Chair Joint Regluing
For dining chairs, armchairs, and rocking chairs that creak or rack sideways. We tap apart loose mortise-and-tenon joints, remove brittle old animal glue, and rebuild them with fresh hide glue or modern structural adhesives. The chair becomes solid and safe again.
What is included
- ✓Careful joint separation without splitting timber
- ✓Removal of failed glue from tenons and mortises
- ✓Tenon rebuilding with hardwood veneer shims
- ✓Re-gluing with reversible animal or PVA glue
- ✓Multi-point sash clamp squaring
- ✓Checking of leg level on a flat reference plate
Request a Workshop Estimate
We review your details and reply with an estimated price and lead time.
Why Work With Calverley Timberworks
Dismantling, cleaning, and re-bonding wobbly timber seating.
Structural Safety
Joints no longer stress neighbouring rails, preventing snapped timber.
Level Stance
Every repaired chair sits flat on your floor without rocking.
Reversible Craft
We use traditional hide glue where appropriate for future repairability.
How We Carry Out Work
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Disassembly
Loose joints are gently knocked apart using dead-blow mallets and soft blocks.
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Joint Preparation
We scrape away crystallized glue so the timber pores can grip fresh adhesive.
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Clamping and Alignment
The chair sits in bar clamps on our flat stone table to keep all four feet true.
Our Workmanship Standard
We stand behind every joint we reglue and every surface we finish. If a repaired joint fails or a finish lifts under normal home use within twelve months, we collect the piece and correct the problem without charge. We do not ask for payment until the work is finished and sitting in your home. Pricing & payment
Notes From Furniture Owners
Our Georgian dining table had loose legs and heavy ring marks. Julian dismantled the loose mortise joints and revived the walnut grain with linseed oil. It sits firmly on the floor now.
Marcus B., Leeds, GBThe workshop returned my grandfather's oak armchair wrapped in heavy protective quilts. The wobble in the armrest is completely gone, and the beeswax polish smells fresh.
Helen T., Leeds, GBClear written quote provided at my flat. The repairs to the cracked mahogany desk top were neatly executed without masking the natural patina of the wood.
Edward S., Leeds, GBHave a piece that needs care?
Send us two clear photographs of your furniture and note what needs attention. We will call you back within twenty-four hours with an honest assessment and starting price.