http://she-of-emeralds.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] she-of-emeralds.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2015-10-27 01:48 pm

carpenter for in-home furniture repair?

Hi all,

I checked the tags and couldn't find anything on what I need: someone to fix the wooden frame of my futon/couch. Parts have started to separate from each other and I think all that needs to happen is to knock them back together and, I dunno, re-glue them or something, but I don't know how to do that. Do we know of anyone who would do it without wanting to move the thing to their workshop?

Thanks for any advice you may have!

[identity profile] dphilli1.livejournal.com 2015-10-27 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
I did something similar myself. Suggest you look at the parts (maybe take pictures) and then go to a good hardware store (Not Home Depot!) as ask for suggestions about parts to fix.
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[personal profile] irilyth 2015-10-27 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I bet your average handyman type person could help. http://davis-square.livejournal.com/tag/home%20repair has some posts with recommendations. I've had good luck with Rick Miller, +1.617.331.3321.

[personal profile] ron_newman 2015-10-27 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't know if this old post is helpful, but maybe?
http://davis-square.livejournal.com/3518043.html

[identity profile] pywaket.livejournal.com 2015-10-28 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
This is something I do, and would be happy to help out. Send me a PM or email my lj name at bronze.mit.edu.

This sounds straightforward and easy to fix on-site.