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I have an old wing chair that was recovered about 10 years ago to update it. I would like to find a way to get new, plain, legs for the front to go with the back legs. The front legs have ball and claw feet and screw on to the chair. Are they available to purchase anywhere that you know of or would I have to have them made?

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Pat,

There are a few places that I use for replacement wooden parts, such as the ones you want for your chair. Try these places:

http://www.vandykes.com/category/chair-parts (You may want to search around their site, as the legs you want might be under "furniture parts" instead of chair parts.)

https://www.adamswoodproducts.com/configure.asp?cat=30 (LOTS of choices here!)

or

http://www.tablelegs.com/Legs/OtherLegs.aspx (Great quality here)

All three of these sites carry the legs you need, the question is - are they what you're looking for? I've purchased parts from all three of these places, and they're very reputable.

Good luck, write back if you need more help.

Jamie Yocono
Wood It Is! Custom Cabinetry
Las Vegas, NV
www.wooditis.com
My woodworking blog: www.wooditis.blogspot.com  

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Woodworker, Furniture designer/builder, industrial arts educator. Bachelor degree in Furniture Design, and journeyman carpenter, with a 4 year apprenticeship. Currently owner of custom furniture/cabinet shop in Las Vegas, NV. Can answer most woodworking questions EXCEPT those regarding repairs, refinishing, and antiques.

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Bachelor in Furniture Design - Ohio University (1980) Journeyman Carpenter, Local 639 Adult educator - Developed adult education woodworking program for the University of Akron, and taught classes there for 9 years. Opened a private woodworking school in Las Vegas, NV and teach private and semi-private lessons. In 2011, I will begin teaching UNLV woodworking classes at my school. Sweet!

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Tile Design and Installation Magazine (Article on inlaying tile into wood)

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Journeyman Union Carpenter Bachelors degree in Furniture Design (Ohio University) College of Hard Knocks!

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