Wooden Dining Furniture

We have a lovely set that we got about 15 years ago and it was probably 10 years old at that time. It is all wobbly but still in good shape. Thanks!!

It all depends upon how it's put together. I'm assuming if there are bolts or screws, you would have figured out how to tighten them. About every 20 years chairs will wood joints will loosen up and need to be re-glued. This is how I do it:
* Label every piece so you get it back in exactly the same position. The only thing worse than trying to decide which of 4 slightly different pieces belongs where is to discover you've got a piece in the wrong place or wrong orientation the next day.
* If there is an upholstered "slip" seat, remove it.
* Remove any corner blocks held in place with screws
* If there are screws or nails in the joints, remove them and throw them away. They do more damage than good.
* Knock the joints apart with a dead blow hammer
* If there are broken or weak dowels, replace them. If you need to remove a broken off stub in a hole. Drill with the next-smaller-sized drill bit, then carefully chisel out the rest.
* Clean up all the joints with sandpaper or a wire plumber's brush. Easy does it, you don't want to change the diameter.
* Get some white glue (plenty of closed time), and put a light layer of glue on both sides of each joint. If you have a chair with a slab seat, my preference is to lay the seat upside down and assemble the legs and stretchers. Then flip it over and do the top. If you have a frame chair, I like to do the front legs together, clamp and set aside for a minute. Then assemble the back frame (often this is OK and does not need to be disassembled). Put the front to back members on, then add the front leg assembly. Use clamps when needed.
* Replace the corner blocks if any.
* Set the chair up on a known flat surface and wrestle it into position where it sits level.
* Wipe off excess glue with a damp rag and double check all the joints for tightness
* Leave undisturbed for 6 hours or more.

2008-05-08 13:09:48 by Christine F

Western Heritage Furniture builds unique, heirloom quality furniture from reclaimed wood of old barn, buildings and other American structures ...

My mother gave me her dining room furniture. It's stored in my garage and it smells like cigarette smoke. I'm worried once I move it into the house, the house will smell like stale cigarette smoke. No one smokes in my house. Will it always smell like smoke?

I would try Orange Glow on it. I have a wooden bench that had sat in storage and smelled like mold and nastyness, and we used Orange Glow on it and it smells great now. Hope this helps!

2006-11-25 15:26:22 by Bowllynn

I am looking at the region of South East Asia such as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia or any other South East Asian countries. I am looking for a complete range of the home interior furnitures such as the living room set, dining set etc. The look of the furniture should be of an ethnic concept and reasonable priced. I would like to know of any places specifically in the above mentioned countries such as in Thailand=Chatuchak area or etc. Hope anyone can offer some recommendations on places in any of the countries mentioned above.

While our online store is not currently selling furnitures, we do sell artwork from Indonesia.

Our artwork may help you to get the touch of South East Asian atmosphere in your home decor needs with handmade wood carving, wall decorations, batik, wayang, etc.

Just visit our store at http://www.batikncraft.com and let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks.

2009-05-04 00:10:41 by anna

Table measures 24 3/4 inches wide by 18 7/8 inches deep by 17 3/4 inches high; 11-by-11-inch chairs stand 11 inches high
Product Materials:Main parts: Fiberboard, Acrylic paint, Solid softwood Top rail/ Seat frame: Solid softwood Table top/ Seat: Fiberboard, Foil, Acrylic paint
Child-sized table and chair set from IKEA ; includes rectangular table and 2 chairs

bought a used dining room table, chairs,and china cabinet - reaks of cigerette smoke...tried vinegar, newspaper, fabric softner sheets, Murphy's Oil....still there! STINKS! I've removed cushions and have not reupholstered the chairs yet......Thanks!

give me a break!!!!!!!!

2007-02-02 12:57:15 by Staci

She (Petal) is still less than 1 year old, and has chewed all the dining table and chair legs in the kitchen, which is where her bed is. She has completly chewed off the gallery rail from one of our kitchen display cabinets, the bottom knobs off a chest of drawers, and the edge of the carpet by her bed.
The "anti-chew" spray we bought made no difference at all.
I honestly don't think that she does this as much as she used to. Is it something that she'll eventually just grow out of?. She does have plenty of chewable toys to play with.

The following is adapted from the article, PREVENTING DESTRUCTIVE CHEWING By Sarah Wilson, Greatpets.com

All puppies chew. What you can control, both for his safety and your sanity, is what the pup chews. Controlling unwanted chewing is not difficult. Here are the basics:

* Accept the Inevitable

Your puppy will chew. He isn't a bad puppy. He isn't defiant.

He's just a pup. Some pups, like Retrievers, chew a great deal for a long time. Many such dogs can't be left unsupervised until they are two or more years old. Don't rush things.

Behavior is much easier to prevent than to change.

* Supply Good Toys

Good toys mean safe, long-lasting dog toys not used human items. Dog toys teach him to focus his chewing urges on rubber, nylon or non-splintering bones. Used human items encourage him to seek out fabric or things that smell strongly of you.

* Supervise

If you can't see him, you can't help him make the right choices. He has to be in your sight all the time or confined (during the training phase).

If you see him starting on a table leg, tell him sharply (not loudly) to "Leave it!" then redirect him to a toy and praise him. Whenever you give your dog a 'No,' give him a 'Yes' as well.

* Deter

There are plenty of anti-chew products that a pet owner should apply to all electrical cords a pup can reach. That way, if you miss the moment, your pup will not be hurt and he will get yet another lesson in what should not be chewed.

Such simple measures will get you through puppyhood with minimal damage.

WHY DID MY DOG START CHEWING?

"My Yorkie Toby, who is now 10 months old, has always been a very good puppy up until last month when he started chewing on everything in sight. He has ruined many shoes, belts and furniture and doesn't understand why he can't continue chewing on what he wants. How can I train him to chew on his own stuff? Toby has tons of chew bones and toys, but isn't very interested in them anymore. Is it time to replace his toys with new ones?"

SARAH'S COMMENTS

Since Toby was a nonchewer up until last month, this situation begs the question -- what happened last month? Did someone move out or in? Did a work schedule change? Is he chewing when you are home? Does he make sure you see him chewing or "sneak" off to chew?

Regardless, here's what I would do:

* Keep him in sight, on lead or confined in a crate or small room.

* Put away things he likes to chew.

* Keep doors closed to rooms you do not want him in.

* Work on his "Leave it" and "Out" commands.

* Teach him to work for a living -- perform a positive behavior in order to earn attention, food, treats, walks, and playtime. This will help establish you as leader and prompt him to pay attention to you.

* Give him more exercise.

* Stay CALM when you see him chewing. If need be, let him drag a leash around attached to a FLAT, nontightening collar WHEN YOU ARE HOME so you can easily get a hold of him to CALMLY remove the item if he chews on something.

* When possible, apply an anti-chew product at items he likes to gnaw on.

* Stuff a sterilized bone or small Kong toy with cheese or peanut butter. Kongs are excellent chew toys. For creative ways to use them, see http://www.kongcompany.com/how2use.html

* Rotate his toys to help keep him interested in them.

* If he is on puppy food, consider changing him to a good quality adult food.

2007-06-15 06:28:05 by Macaroni