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I need to separate the seat portion from the rockers of an antique rocking chair. I have been able to get three of the legs out from the seat but the fourth leg will not cooperate. I have tried vinegar, but no luck. Any suggestions and Thanks. JR
Hi JR
Nice to hear from you.
Check to make sure there is not a small nail or screw in the joint.
They can be very hard to see at times.
Are you using hot vinegar?
I find this works every time.
Keep a dish of hot vinegar at hand and keep dipping a rag into it and applying to the joint. When the rag cools, dip again in hot vinegar. Always wrap the hot rag around the joint.
Just pouring hot vinegar on will not do it.
The idea is to keep the area hot till the glue softens.
It could take a few applications so be patient.
Heat can also be applied with a heat gun if you have one.
Never use force.
Hope this helps
Regards
Eileen
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