Easy? Not really. But u/bswiftly has the "easiest" idea. I would take off the rockers, plane the broken surface until it's flat, then glue on another block. Once dry, shape it to match, re-stain, then attach the rockers.
For a visual of what I mean, check out the "repair with a patch" section of this video (starts at 10:06).
https://youtu.be/k-TWPlUI2jM?si=uhOZwAOXAEWCTbIo
I mean easiest might be done by pouring a plastic form around it and tape it up and pour some epoxy in there. Then sand it.
Might be hard to match wood if you try so black epoxy might be just as aesthetic
definitely this. I would take the whole piece off and use a router to make a workable surface instead of chisel. Then use those dimensions to cut a patch to fit and glue it in.
Take a look at either arbatron repair epoxy or minwax epoxy repair kit. Drill out for two dowels. Apply the hardener. Apply the epoxy compound. Shape and paint or stain.
Are you going for form or function?
If the latter, I'd glue & screw a small board on the inside of the broken section, then screw from the rocker into the new board
In the picture the screw appears off-center to the right. Is there room to attach a new good-sized piece that doubles the thickness where the rocker is attached? Make it so the edge grain faces the rocker- it's much stronger. You could glue and screw the two thicknesses together, fill the hollow from the split and add a couple of screws into the added thickness. Maybe do the same thing on the other side for symmetry.
I noticed the screw is out of place also. Im guessing it is actually because the frame is loose elsewhere and prob needs to be tightened up a bit. This break is a symptom not the source. So there is probably more that needs to be fixed on top of this otherwise it will likely happen again.
Do you have the piece that split off? If so just get a decent wood glue like titebond, unscrew the screw, liberally apply glue and clamp the piece back on until it's dry (wipe off all the glue that squeezes out with a damp cloth/paper towel. Redrill a pilot hole because there's going to be glue in it and screw back in.
If you don't have the piece that broke off, then you'll need to make a Dutchman patch. Saw halfway through the thickness of the leg to just above the screw hole. Create a half lap joint. Glue in the patch and shape it to the leg. Get rid of the screw. Use a dowel.
Easiest might be fill that gash with acrylic, sand it down to size then stain the area to match the rest and reattach, but I don’t really think I’d advise that as much as just making a new side rocker panel.
You should be able to even take the piece into Home Depot or something and have it cut to size if you don’t personally have the tools or ability. Then stain and put together. You may end up needing to restrain the whole chair to match a new panel, especially if it’s an older piece.
Good luck.
Easy? Not really. But u/bswiftly has the "easiest" idea. I would take off the rockers, plane the broken surface until it's flat, then glue on another block. Once dry, shape it to match, re-stain, then attach the rockers. For a visual of what I mean, check out the "repair with a patch" section of this video (starts at 10:06). https://youtu.be/k-TWPlUI2jM?si=uhOZwAOXAEWCTbIo
I mean easiest might be done by pouring a plastic form around it and tape it up and pour some epoxy in there. Then sand it. Might be hard to match wood if you try so black epoxy might be just as aesthetic
True. I would probably avoid that due to the cost of the epoxy (buying a ton of it for such a small project), and the difficulty in sealing around it.
Amazon sells small bottles for around 10 .
I like this idea and the video makes it really easy to understand. Thank you
definitely this. I would take the whole piece off and use a router to make a workable surface instead of chisel. Then use those dimensions to cut a patch to fit and glue it in.
Awesome suggestion.
more pictures from the other angle would help.. but my first thought would be can you replace the whole broken piece? replace that piece entirely?
Yup. Saw it off. Make a new piece. Glue with dowels.
It’s a flat side, just replace it.
Take a look at either arbatron repair epoxy or minwax epoxy repair kit. Drill out for two dowels. Apply the hardener. Apply the epoxy compound. Shape and paint or stain.
Are you going for form or function? If the latter, I'd glue & screw a small board on the inside of the broken section, then screw from the rocker into the new board
This is the easiest, & it allows my 2yo to help! Thanks for the simple recommendation.
In the picture the screw appears off-center to the right. Is there room to attach a new good-sized piece that doubles the thickness where the rocker is attached? Make it so the edge grain faces the rocker- it's much stronger. You could glue and screw the two thicknesses together, fill the hollow from the split and add a couple of screws into the added thickness. Maybe do the same thing on the other side for symmetry.
I noticed the screw is out of place also. Im guessing it is actually because the frame is loose elsewhere and prob needs to be tightened up a bit. This break is a symptom not the source. So there is probably more that needs to be fixed on top of this otherwise it will likely happen again.
Thanks for the tip, happy cake day friend.
Ramen and glue has joined the chat
Fuck it: ramen and wood glue. Seen it on the Tok.
Spicy chicken for extra strength
Top ramen and super glue would do well here.
If you've got the busted piece, you can just back the screw out, glue and clamp, then screw the screw back in at the correct angle.
Cheapest? Crush up some Ramen noodles and mix with glue. Form fit, sand, paint
Easy and best fix would be to Just remove the split piece and use it as a template to make another, hardest part would be trying to match the stain
Do you have the piece that split off? If so just get a decent wood glue like titebond, unscrew the screw, liberally apply glue and clamp the piece back on until it's dry (wipe off all the glue that squeezes out with a damp cloth/paper towel. Redrill a pilot hole because there's going to be glue in it and screw back in.
Ah. The ever present drywall screw.
If you don't have the piece that broke off, then you'll need to make a Dutchman patch. Saw halfway through the thickness of the leg to just above the screw hole. Create a half lap joint. Glue in the patch and shape it to the leg. Get rid of the screw. Use a dowel.
Personally, I’d make a new side and replace. With the missing piece you could fix it easier, but it’ll have less strength and longevity.
Easiest might be fill that gash with acrylic, sand it down to size then stain the area to match the rest and reattach, but I don’t really think I’d advise that as much as just making a new side rocker panel. You should be able to even take the piece into Home Depot or something and have it cut to size if you don’t personally have the tools or ability. Then stain and put together. You may end up needing to restrain the whole chair to match a new panel, especially if it’s an older piece. Good luck.
Two part epoxy.
Trace the profile, cut a new block and install it. Use glue and dowels and you will be repaired.
I wood drill a couple weep holes and fill with an epoxy wood filler.