Quality crafted braces add charm and extra strength to existing or new chairs.
These braces are similar to the original style hip rests used on chairs for many years. Made from smoothly sanded oak and predrilled for easy installation.
1) Submitted by
Kennard Weaver, from Traverse City, MI
on 4/18/2008
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The braces had to be clamped while the screws were installed, which is good since they put positive tension on the back of the chair. Sanding was unnecessary due to using a high quality primer which filled the grain lines.
2) Submitted by
Phil Coleman, from Davis, CA
on 5/4/2009
Customer Rating:
Like others, I needed a brace replacement when the original brace cracked under pressure from a stout dinner guest.
The replacement brace was slightly more pointed than depicted in the photo. Very minor issue as I rounded it by sanding to conform to the original. Also, the curve of the brace was not quite the same as the original. Again, a minor issue as I wiggled the replacement brace around to where it met seat and chair spindle well enough.
After staining to match, the replacement is virtually the same as the original. I upgraded the screw mounting on chair spindle side to increase the structural integrity of the whole assembly. For the bottom, I bolted it. That should hold it for a while!I'd like to see original manufacturers do the same. This is a very common manufacturing defect on these style chairs.
3) Submitted by
Thomas, from Smallwood, TX
on 9/10/2009
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Product was well-made and substantially as described; service was excellent. However, the braces were approximately 1/2 inch too long on both sides, and not at the proper angle for my application. Regretably, they had to be returned.
4) Submitted by
Robert P. Giese, from Bedford, WY
on 1/22/2008
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The second brace had broken on an 80 year old kitchen chair. The first had been previously repaired with fiberglas. I was very happy that the new braces were an exact fit with holes in the correct place. Sanding was required due to raised grain on the new braces.
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