How to repair spindle legged chairs?

[DixyDoodle]

I recently bought some secondhand spindle legged chairs and although they are usable, a few of them have a leg or two that are a bit wobbly. Is there anything aside from replacing them that will make them more sturdy? Can I use a glue or ????

Thanks!

[Windy in Kansas]

While this product might be a disaster in the long run it may instead work and solve the problem without dis-assembly. http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...e&cookietest=1

I would probably give it a try before taking the chairs all apart.

[cfabe]

I have had good luck with Gorilla Glue, used per the instructions on the bottle with wetting down the wood etc. Fixed a wobbly table by removing the legs and re-glueing it with Gorilla Glue.

[Curtis B]

If you have a woodworker near by the shavings from a block plane wrapped around the spindle with glue on both sides and then drive back in.

[Mid Tn Mama]

Wood glue and toothpicks to fill in any space that has opened so you get a tight fix. Then tie a rope around as tight as you can and let dry overnight.

[dixienc]

Originally Posted by DixyDoodle

I recently bought some secondhand spindle legged chairs and although they are usable, a few of them have a leg or two that are a bit wobbly. Is there anything aside from replacing them that will make them more sturdy? Can I use a glue or ????

Thanks!

Found this to help you: http://www.easy2diy.com/cm/easy/diy_...ge_id=35720391