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I have done a few repairs using "chair doctor" which is a very liquid glue applied with a syringe that wicks into the joints and seems to hold OK, saves having to take them apart.
I did consider an electric or air stapler but have been talked out of using one by a professional Upholsterer. Lesley advised me that they push the staples too far into the seat frame and you will never get them out again. Her advice was to use a hand stapler with the staples that end in a sharp point (ceiltile staples) and finish them with a pin hammer. I've tried it and it works Jo
Hello Jo Bump, bump, In the past I have found an industrial quality upholstery stapler is essential for attaching a leather cover to the hard (oak ?) seat frames. Manual staplers don't seem have quite enough clout and they are tough on your wrists and forearms.You may wish to consider something like a 'Clarke CSG1C Air Staple Gun - 3110375' from e-bay for about £40 and also a box of 6 or 8mm long upholstery staples. Please note; usual disclaimer: I have no connection or business interests with e-bay, just an ordinary customer.CheersMike
Thanks Kim and Mike,I did consider an electric or air stapler but have been talked out of using one by a professional Upholsterer. Lesley advised me that they push the staples too far into the seat frame and you will never get them out again. Her advice was to use a hand stapler with the staples that end in a sharp point (ceiltile staples) and finish them with a pin hammer. I've tried it and it works Jo
They'll go faster now that you've got the process down, right?
Splendid Can you come and work on ours (holiday in Switzerland )
one of the tenons broke and I had to learn how to repair a tenon (with success )
but first you have to learn how to cut a mortise to accommodate the new tenon - it look like a never-ending job...
I bet you were grateful for the power assisted stapler.