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Learning how to fix a wobbly chair can save you money and frustration.
Below, weve rounded up 6 ways to fix a wobbly chair, making them sturdier and safer.
Cause: Worn Fasteners
Many chairs are assembled with screws and bolts.
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Overtime, these fasteners maystrip out or loosen.
Similarly, a thread-locking adhesive or a secondary lock nut can solve the issue for nuts and bolts.
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Cause: Slightly Uneven Legs
If your chair wobbles on the ground, check the legs.
If the fasteners continually loosen, glue can prevent that as well.
Solution: Disassemble and Re-Glue Chair
Chairs wobble for many different reasons.
The most common causes of a wobbly chair are legs that are different lengths and worn-out joinery.
Many older wooden chairs get wobbly over time as the joints and fasteners wear from day-to-day use.
The easiest way to make a chair sturdier is to tighten loose fasteners.
Look for screws and bolts that have come loose and snug them up with the appropriate tool.
If they continue to come loose, a dab of wood glue on the fasteners will keep them snug.
To fix a wobbly swivel chair, start by tightening any loose hardware holding the chair to the base.
If the swivel chair has wheels, tighten any loose wheels, and replace any broken ones.
If the chair has adjustable feet, adjust them until it sits level on the floor.
