This oak chair was loose enough for me to completely dis-assemble.
I began by removing the wood plugs and screws from the arms. Then used a rubber mallet to knock apart the stretchers and legs.
![Oak chair dis-assembled](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1048b-850x494.jpg)
As with most chairs, the back frame was solid and did not have to be taken apart.
Next, the old glue was scraped off the joinery.
I then applied new glue, re-assembled the chair, and clamped the joints tight until the glue was dry.
![Oak chair glued and clamped](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1048c-638x850.jpg)
The screws (original) and wood plugs were re-installed, and the chair was given a fresh oak of wax.
![Oak chair after re-gluing](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1048a-595x850.jpg)
This oak chair was re-glued for a Lakeville CT client.