Re: Rocking Chair repair




"pookie03" <pookie03@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi y'all, first time posting here. And I am glad to BE here.
>
> I was asked to repair and restore an ole child's rocking chair. The
> seat is cracked it a number of places and was repaired (badly I might
> say). The splits have glue coming from them and I am afraid the wood
> will split if I try to pry them open.
>
> Can anyone guide me as to how or what to use to soften this old glue so
> that I might remove it and repair with minimal damage?
>
> Again very happy to be a part of this group.
>
> Mike
>

White vinegar will soften some glue but don't use any metal scrapers or
you'll get black stain on the wood.

Gordon

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