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Whether it's for a roll top desk, a Hoosier cabinet, or an appliance garage, tambour doors can wear out over time.  Sometimes it's due to the material backing breaking down or an excessive amount of friction in the tambour channel.  I will show you how to choose the right material, the right glue, and the right techniques to repair the tambour door so it will last for decades to come. In this YouTube video, I show each step of the process, from taking the tambour apart to reinstalling it into the Hoosier cabinet.  If you're a visual learner, this will...

Wood glue can be confusing to understand because there are so many options out there.  I'll break it down for you, so you know which bottle to grab for your next project. For woodworking, these are the wood glue options you have: PVA Glue (aka Yellow Glue or Carpenter's Glue) Hide Glue Fish Glue Epoxy Polyurethane Glue CA Glue Contact Cement PVA Glue For the majority of woodworking projects, PVA glue is the glue you want to use.  This works by soaking into the wood fibres and bonding them together in a way that is normally stronger than the wood...

It can be difficult and frustrating to understand how to build skills for furniture repair work.  After publishing more than 50 videos dedicated to furniture repair on our Fixing Furniture YouTube channel and responding to many viewer questions, I have developed a list of 15 skill levels for repairing furniture.

Learn about the various types of wood fillers available to repair dents, nail holes, and general defects in wooden furniture.  See how they're applied and which one to use on your repair project.