Vintage Boston Rocking Chair Repair and Restoration

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

In this week's repair and restoration video, we do a complete break down and rebuild to restore an antique mid-century made Boston style rocking chair that had been left out in the weather and was falling apart. Not only was there staining and damage from humidity and the environment, but several of the joints and supports were detached or loose. This chair was not only unsightly, but unsafe to sit on.
Timecode chapters:
00:00 Intro and presentation of "before" project
00:28 Disassembly
03:46 Headrest Repair
05:12 Lathe Work - Spindle Repair
07:20 Armrest Repair
09:37 Seat Repair
10:30 Rocker Repair
11:36 Wood Bleaching
12:13 Assembly
15:29 Staining and Finishing
17:23 Final Reveal
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  • @Restorology
    @Restorology2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you everyone for visiting the channel. This project was a ton of work but a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy watching the process. Please leave a comment with your thoughts and please consider subscribing if you haven't already if you would like to see more content like this. Thanks again and cheers!

  • @Tictac-37

    @Tictac-37

    2 жыл бұрын

    Très joli rocking chair bien restauré ! (et bravo pour le chien, je ne sais pas pour celui là, mais trop d'animaux sont abandonnés!)

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tictac-37 Merci! Je crois qu'elle a été abandonnée ou peut-être juste échappée à son propriétaire. Elle est dans la rue depuis longtemps mais une fois qu'elle n'a plus eu peur de nous, elle s'est très bien adaptée et était déjà entraînée à utiliser les toilettes à l'extérieur. Elle fait maintenant de nombreuses apparitions dans des vidéos. Elle adore me regarder travailler ! Je suis désolé si ma traduction n'est pas correcte. Merci d'avoir visité la chaîne !

  • @Tictac-37

    @Tictac-37

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Restorology Non très bonne traduction! Etant abonné, à bientôt pour de nouvelles restaurations !!

  • @janelloyd4332
    @janelloyd4332Ай бұрын

    There is something about a rocking chair that makes me think of home..I still have the one belonging to my grandmother.. you did an excellent restoration on that, hope it gives someone hours of happiness

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Ай бұрын

    This is the chair that I was rocked in as a child and the one I rocked my kids in when they were young. I'm passing it down to them. Thanks for the nice message. 🍀

  • @52memor
    @52memor Жыл бұрын

    USE an electric soldering iron on nails and screws that have been in the wood a long time. It expands the screw and breaks the bond with the wood when it cools it's easier to unscrew

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    That is a great idea! Thank you!!

  • @rettpanda6203
    @rettpanda6203 Жыл бұрын

    Please do more of these furniture restorations. You are THE BEST!

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! I'm working on another rocking chair right now.

  • @KevinPeters-ny6vq
    @KevinPeters-ny6vq2 ай бұрын

    Found what I was looking for on the boston rocker. Thanks

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 ай бұрын

    Are you going to work on one? If so, good luck!! Hope this video helps.

  • @SparrowStockwell
    @SparrowStockwell5 ай бұрын

    So nice! Doggie and rocking chair restored!

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks!! That doggie ate one of my favorite shoes today so she is on the naughty list...

  • @lisajllewellyn3131
    @lisajllewellyn31313 ай бұрын

    I admire you for taking on that challenge..turned out lovely. Congrats on your furry find, she is a pretty girl ❤

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! She's been with us for over two years now. 😍

  • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
    @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 Жыл бұрын

    This came out very nice. Clever idea to use a lathe for the sanding! That is something I have never thought to do, though I do have a lathe, daaa. One thing I would suggest, if you know the approximate age of the item you are restoring, they most likely used hide glue. So you may want to use hide glue instead of pvc glue when assembling it again. If you or someone else ever has to take apart the chair or a joint, a bit of heat will liquify it again and the part will come apart easily. I know what a pain it is to have broken screws when taking apart something. A real pain. I use a plug cutter in the wood around the screw when trying to get at a head or the broken part. In steel, well that is a whole new game. Great work!

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi. Thanks for the feedback and the nice comments. I agree with you about hide glue but I felt that I had to use epoxy glue on this because the joints were not tight and that hide glue or wood glue would not have worked. I do not enjoy working with epoxy but it fills spaces well where wood glue would not. A plug cutter around a broken screw head is an excellent idea!! Thanks for the tip! Cheers!

  • @judydietrich566
    @judydietrich5662 жыл бұрын

    I love this! Thanks for seeing the beauty in old things. I am sure your mama is proud.

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope so. Thanks!

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana Жыл бұрын

    Lovely rebuild I am thinking of doing my porch rocking chair now. Thank you very much.

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Good luck with your chair. Just be sure to research good sealants for outdoor use. That is how this one got to be so bad. It was on a porch without the proper finish. ✌🏽

  • @larrykelly2838
    @larrykelly28382 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful restoration

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @mariadefatimadossantossouz3756
    @mariadefatimadossantossouz37562 жыл бұрын

    A cadeira ficou fantástica. Parabéns pelo belo trabalho 😉

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Obrigado pelo comentário agradável. Este foi um dos meus projetos favoritos até agora. Fico muito feliz que tenha gostado de assistir. Felicidades!

  • @GT_Racer347
    @GT_Racer347Ай бұрын

    So much fun to watch and such a great result 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for that!

  • @michellemcknight4185
    @michellemcknight4185 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much!

  • @bonnieyuse5876
    @bonnieyuse58763 ай бұрын

    I have that same Rocking Chair! ❤

  • @DANYMITERESTORATION
    @DANYMITERESTORATION2 жыл бұрын

    You can definitely see that this chair was in elements for a while but love the good bones it has - you did an excellent job!

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Other than the weathered layer and a ton of cracking, the wood was still strong but the weather really gave a beating to the old glue. After I filmed I regretted not showing a clip of me trying to sit on it before disassembly. It was super sketchy and almost broke when I shifted my weight. Thanks for the comment! Cheers!

  • @adrianorosa8423
    @adrianorosa8423 Жыл бұрын

    Very good work. Dogs are something good to have around. Thank you for the video.

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    It's been a year and she is still hanging around! Thanks for the feedback! ✌🏽

  • @traumarnri
    @traumarnri Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed it, thanks!!!

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome, thanks for the nice feedback!! ✌🏽

  • @Dani_-ec4is
    @Dani_-ec4is Жыл бұрын

    This is called RESTORATION - precision and attention to detail 👍🏻.

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! 😃

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job well done.

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @lynettemayhew1723
    @lynettemayhew1723 Жыл бұрын

    The rocking chair turned out great👌

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! 🤙

  • @RestorationEndeavours
    @RestorationEndeavours2 жыл бұрын

    Came out looking amazing. Nice work!

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @fabianemonteiro5863
    @fabianemonteiro5863 Жыл бұрын

    Lindo seu trabalho, a cadeira ficou lindíssima!😊 Congratulation!❤

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Muito obrigado! ✌🏽🙂

  • @carolvanrooyen4929
    @carolvanrooyen4929 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely restoration. Good for another 1pp yrs of rocking! Love the dog! Very sweet face. 😊

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. She is very sweet. It's been just over a year since we found her and she is a great addition to the family. 🙂

  • @Phil197
    @Phil197 Жыл бұрын

    WoW alot of work but it paid off with a beautiful rocker I get a lot of ideas and techniques that i can use on my next project Thanks

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Good luck with your next project!

  • @javierperezgonzalez8903
    @javierperezgonzalez8903 Жыл бұрын

    MUY BUENO

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    ¡Gracias!

  • @jamescannon2040
    @jamescannon20402 жыл бұрын

    WOW!!

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for leaving a comment. Cheers!

  • @antikaplanet2970
    @antikaplanet2970 Жыл бұрын

    Great work brother 👏👏👏👏

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @calhoun1925
    @calhoun1925 Жыл бұрын

    I have just come again to restoring beautiful things. I learned much from thks video. Thanks, beautiful job.

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the nice feedback. Good luck with your projects.

  • @josephinehogg3629
    @josephinehogg3629 Жыл бұрын

    very nicely restored and thank you for sharing

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome, thanks for tuning in to watch this project!!

  • @MegaPulpito
    @MegaPulpito Жыл бұрын

    Buen trabajo y gran restauración felicidades quedo bien saludos desde lima Perú

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Hola a Lima y gracias por visitar mi canal. ¡Estoy muy feliz de tenerte aquí y espero verte de nuevo en los comentarios!

  • @olivernash2240
    @olivernash22402 жыл бұрын

    Nice job!👍👏

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Cheers! 🍻

  • @WordsWorth137
    @WordsWorth13714 күн бұрын

    Great job and supervid

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    13 күн бұрын

    Thanks!! This is an old one. I use this chair all the time now! ✌🏽

  • @ishtarashtaroot7126
    @ishtarashtaroot71267 ай бұрын

    Amazing!!! Keep up the good work👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much! 😀

  • @Amourtendresse
    @Amourtendresse11 ай бұрын

    Superbe travail, beau résultat, de nombreuses heures de travail et de soins. Merci de nous en épargner le temps réel. Il y a beaucoup d'amour dans ce que vous faites. 👏✨

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    11 ай бұрын

    Merci d'avoir visité ma chaîne et d'avoir pris le temps de me faire part de vos commentaires. J'espère vous voir dans le prochain. Cheers! 🤙🌻

  • @Austeration
    @Austeration2 жыл бұрын

    Very nicely done 👍 looks like a lot of time has gone into that. Fantastic

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It was SO much work and I am please how it turned out for my first furniture restoration. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

  • @user-ht4fl6vl7e
    @user-ht4fl6vl7e5 ай бұрын

    That is a really really god job👍

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. 🙏🏽

  • @vinceianni4026
    @vinceianni40262 жыл бұрын

    Good job very good

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @Restomaniac
    @Restomaniac2 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely chair! And you gave it back it's former beauty, my friend. That's why I love restorations like this 😊 A little criticism for the video: A little normal speed streaming could be better. Sometimes everything is so fast 😊

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Thanks for the feedback. I agree with you about the speed. I wanted to try something different for this project since there was so much to show but at the end I think I like using normal speeds with maybe a few faster clips mixed in if I want to show more. It is certainly easier to edit! Thanks again and have a peaceful day (night?).

  • @Restomaniac

    @Restomaniac

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Restorology I think over time you will establish your own style. And in this process, it is necessary to do a lot of trials 😊 We are living the night right now. Time is: 00:24

  • @larannar123
    @larannar1232 жыл бұрын

    Great use of the dowels and hidden screws to make repairs!✔👍 Fantastic job,chair looks amazing!!!😎💯

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to check it out. I was excited to make the dowels. It was my first time making something on the lathe.

  • @billyfoster3223
    @billyfoster32232 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work! Nice chair! Keep up the great videos!😁🔧🙂🤟

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Will do!

  • @johanevert8040
    @johanevert8040 Жыл бұрын

    Great job. I loved your attention to detail. Personally I don’t like the dark stain, but it is a matter of taste👍🏻🍻

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    I actually agree with you. I am not a fan of dark stain but most of the photos I saw of these showed them with dark stain so I tried to be consistent. I wish I had used a lighter hue now but overall I guess it doesn't look bad. Thanks for the feedback! 🤙 🍻

  • @some-idea
    @some-ideaАй бұрын

    You can build up loose tenons by gluing on additional wood and reshaping (or even using plane shavings). That way you can use a reversible glue. The next restorer will curse you for that epoxy, but nice job on extending its life 👍

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Ай бұрын

    Yep, thanks! I know this now. Was just kind of getting started back then. Luckily, the next restorer will be me because this one is staying with me. It's been in the family for years. 👍🏽

  • @cathybenson5119
    @cathybenson51192 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful job mate. 👏 👏👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate the comment. Cheers!

  • @taribule
    @taribule11 ай бұрын

    nice work my friend , i do the same in canada

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    11 ай бұрын

    That is awesome! Thanks for sharing. ✌🏽

  • @fdort3971
    @fdort3971Ай бұрын

    @Restorology you did a great job! Snapped screws...ugh...no way to predict it.

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks! I am used to snapped screws. I'm always amazed how a rusty screw or nail can be almost impossible to remove from wood sometimes.

  • @fdort3971

    @fdort3971

    Ай бұрын

    @@Restorology there is a tool called easy outs for removing screws...might be called tap outs

  • @cantiliver26
    @cantiliver26 Жыл бұрын

    Tan buen trabajo de reparación, y lo entinta oscuro. 🙈

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    ¡Gracias! ✌🏽

  • @terrihoeper
    @terrihoeper6 ай бұрын

    Well, this was another mighty fine restoration. Can't believe you've been making content for years and I'm just now finding your channel. Oh well.. I've found it now! Hoping to see more furniture restoration projects....especially old, dirty antiques in the future. You're really good at it. Nice work my friend!

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    6 ай бұрын

    I am so very glad you found us. It is not a big channel but I do try to be consistent with content and do my best on each project. See you in the next one!!

  • @stefanwild326
    @stefanwild326 Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! ✌🏽

  • @robvermeulen4043
    @robvermeulen40432 жыл бұрын

    Well that must have been a time consuming job. But the result is there, enjoy your beautiful rocking chair. 😉

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It took several weeks to finish this but well worth it. Thanks for the nice comment. Cheers!

  • @worldofmusica64
    @worldofmusica64 Жыл бұрын

    Wooow

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks ✌🏽

  • @avatar5419
    @avatar5419 Жыл бұрын

    Parabéns pelo trabalho! Porque a maioria dos restauradores usam verniz escuro? Eu gosto do verniz bem claro, que deixa vermos bem como a madeira é. O mercado dos móveis direciona para essa tendência de uso de vernizes mais escuros?

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Na verdade, prefiro um acabamento natural nos móveis, mas me disseram que este originalmente tinha um acabamento mais escuro, então tentei combinar com esse estilo. O acabamento mais escuro também cobre muitas imperfeições na madeira, então talvez seja por isso que tantas pessoas o usam. Obrigado por perguntar. Felicidades!

  • @c.a.chambers68
    @c.a.chambers68Ай бұрын

    I like this one - aww bless that beautiful dog - do you rescue them or just take that one in?

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Ай бұрын

    Both of our dogs are rescues, but this is the only one we found on the street. She is sitting here next to me right now!!

  • @davids6533
    @davids6533 Жыл бұрын

    I have a chair identical to this one, except that it has been kept inside. It belonged to my Grandmother and she heated with wood, so the temp and humidity fluctuated a lot and has caused the chair to need to be taken apart and re-glued. Do you know about how many hours you have in this great restoration job? Thanks! : )

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks! This took several weeks doing it a little at a time. Maybe 30 - 40 hours total...that is a total guess. I did not have a clue what I was doing until I was doing it so it probably won't take you as long. It is a really nice piece now and well worth the time to work on it. Good luck!!

  • @jonathanharding5103
    @jonathanharding51032 жыл бұрын

    What were you using to unstick the spindles that used the heat gun? @restorology

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Denatured alcohol and vinegar. Was hoping it would dissolve any remaining glue while the heat softened it. Thanks for the comment. 🍻

  • @brandonmuldoon8805
    @brandonmuldoon88057 ай бұрын

    What stain did you use?

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    7 ай бұрын

    I used a Varathane brand oil stain in the color Kona. I like it a lot but wish I would have made it a little lighter in tone.

  • @deborahsmith5541
    @deborahsmith5541 Жыл бұрын

    I need to know what epoxy to use and what you had int the syringes please.

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi. I just used a commercial brand two-part epoxy available from JB Weld. I am not a fan of epoxy but used it because I needed to fill gaps between the wood in the joints. If your joints fit well, a good wood-on-wood fitting, try using a carpenter's wood glue. It is easier and cleaner to apply. The syringe had either isopropyl alcohol or vinegar in it. I've used both to loosen up old glue. If you add heat it might work even easier but be careful not to burn the wood. Thanks for the question!

  • @AmyNyan00
    @AmyNyan00 Жыл бұрын

    Sir, What kind of wood is this chair? Thanks 🙏🏻

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Жыл бұрын

    I do not know for sure but it is some type of softwood. It is probably some species of pine and may have been a mass produced chair from the 1950's or 1960's. Thank you for visiting the channel. ✌🏽

  • @AmyNyan00

    @AmyNyan00

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Restorology Thank you Sir.

  • @theskyehiker
    @theskyehiker2 жыл бұрын

    Nice job on this chair. Especially with all the repairs required. However there is nothing “mid century” about the design. Unless you are referring to when it was first made? Wasn’t sure about what you meant.

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good point. Yes I was referring to when it was first built. I know the Boston rocker style has been around for much, much longer. Thanks for mentioning it. I'll think of a new description. Cheers! 🍻

  • @theskyehiker

    @theskyehiker

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Restorology It really was an amazing restoration.

  • @gonzochick360
    @gonzochick360Ай бұрын

    I can’t believe that’s the same chair.

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    Ай бұрын

    I know, right? The weather really took its toll on it. Thanks!!

  • @dawneckert6622
    @dawneckert66225 ай бұрын

    Hope it won’t be an outside chair anymore. It’s deserves a nice spot by a fireplace

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    5 ай бұрын

    That is exactly where it is now! If I could leave a pic here I would. Thanks!!

  • @tripped42
    @tripped429 ай бұрын

    So, after all that work, why stain it?

  • @Restorology

    @Restorology

    9 ай бұрын

    Agreed! I don't know. I guess because it was stained before it sat outside for a few years and looked nice. I would do it differently today. This was from two years ago.

  • @joergcrux
    @joergcrux2 жыл бұрын

    1a ng

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