I received a request from a son-in-law to take a look at a child’s rocking chair that has fallin’ on hard times. It was given to him by his grandfather.
One of the rockers was broken off and needs a potential repair. Ideally the front post holding the front of the rocker should be replaced, but I am afraid that disassembly of the old post may be a challenge not knowing what type of glue was used.
As you can see, ½ - ¾ of the shoulder of the mortise in the bottom of the front post snapped off. Gluing the shoulder back on may not work as I can see it failing again should our grand children decide to use/abuse it.
Any suggestions certainly would be welcome.
Wayne
One of the rockers was broken off and needs a potential repair. Ideally the front post holding the front of the rocker should be replaced, but I am afraid that disassembly of the old post may be a challenge not knowing what type of glue was used.
As you can see, ½ - ¾ of the shoulder of the mortise in the bottom of the front post snapped off. Gluing the shoulder back on may not work as I can see it failing again should our grand children decide to use/abuse it.
The tennon itself (dowel) appears to have pretty much survived.
Wayne