How to Repair a Wobbly Wooden Kitchen Stool

Written By: Preston Wirth

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How to Repair a Wobbly Wooden Kitchen Stool

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

15 - 25 minutes

Introduction

Over time, barstools often become loose and wobbly. Nobody wants to fall as they're having dinner because of a wobbly chair! This guide will instruct you on how to fix this problem and make sure it wont occur for years to come. Simply tightening the bolts can often do the trick, but if all the bolts are already tight, use this handy guide to make your stool sturdy and secure again.

There are no hazards and no major requirements needed to fulfil this task.

Tools

Step 1

Completely disassemble the entire stool by unscrewing all the legs, support beams, and the seat using a hex key screwdriver or any matching bit.

Step 2

Apply wood glue to the joints of the stool legs.

Step 3

Attach the pieces you intend to screw together softly to avoid a mess of glue, and wipe away any excess glue with a paper towel.

Step 4

Tightly replace all the screws securing the joints.

Step 5

Apply a small amount of glue to the bottom of the seat near the corners, where the top of the legs will rest.

Step 6

Place the seat of the stool on top of the legs and push down hard to make sure the glue spread evenly and hold for 1-3 minutes.
Wipe away any excess glue with a paper towel.