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I have taken the chair apart, sprayed every connection with WD-40. Stopped squeak briefly. Took chair apart again and used candle wax on all moving part. Stopped briefly, but now back. Have tried tightening everything tightly - no go. Then loosen everything - no go. What do you suggest?
Hey Jan...this can be very frustrating, especially because the squeaking can be coming from the actual frame as well....I have even resorted to a stethoscope at times to find the location of a noise like that...WD40 is so thin that I don't use it for lubrication, it can actually wash away heavier lubricants when applied.I like the LPS products...a lot of science goes into their products and they are very good quality. I like the TKX, and #3, which is really a rust inhibitor, and leaves a waxy, lubricating film behind....whether or not they will solve your issue...I can't say...but something tells me it's more than just the metal parts..or it's an area you've missed or overlooked, like where the springs are held. Wish I could offer more help- Post back if need be - Regards- Greg
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| Comment | Thanks Greg. I did in fact put stuff on the springs!! So I will try the product you mentioned. I think you are correct when you say it might be in the frame itself. Thank you again for taking the trouble to help me. | ||
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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