I have a wooden outdoor set and the chairs are coming apart at the seams. it's pretty old and faded to a silvery grey, but I like the set and want to try to fix it. There are little peg things holding the seat pieces together and they're coming out. Can I buy new ones, and what are they called? And also I notice that they're bigger in the middle than the hole so wonder how they'll fit? Many thanks if anyone can help:-)
woody89,
Jan 29, 10:18am
Dowels, they're tapped in with a mallet & are supposed to be a snug fit. I think you can also put a bit of PVA in with them. Usually they get loose over time as the timbers dry up.
Problem will be finding dowels that are decay proof. Most of the local ones will be pine or birch, and they only last a few years in NZ climate.
Know any local woodworker than can make you some new pegs from Lawson or Mac that will last for a good while, then tap those in with some Gorilla (polyurethane) glue.
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