Thanks for the info. I've been using the glides with a nail, and only seem to discover a problem after there's serious damage to the wood floor. I'm going to try the felt pads, and check them periodically.
Another great video, you produce some of the highest quality woodworking content on CZcams. Would love to see a video that overviews different options of touching up wood finishes. You’ve done this in other videos but one comprehensive guide for homeowners who might want to touch up a dresser or dining table but won’t totally refinish it
I either remove the adhesive or buy the ones that don't come with it. Then I glue them to the bottom of whatever I'm putting them. The thicker the felt, the longer it lasts. I check them every year and they usually hold up for awhile.
Even with proper prep, the store bought pads always seem to fail in some manner. I finally solved this and extended the life of the pad quite a bit by taking the thickest pad I could find and carefully removing the adhesive film with a razor blade. Next I adhered the pad using a hot glue stick. The pads no longer slide or detach and last quite a long time.
Dear Sir. Thank you for your review. I have a problem perhaps you can help me with. I have a carpeted tuition center. The student's chair legs dig into it. I need "gilders" or something else to protect the carpet. Felt bottom are obviously not suitable as they increase friction. The problem is : I can't think of a way to get the gliders to attach to the feet. I was considering epoxy, but with 40 chairs × 4 feet! What a project! I considered 3d printing, but don't know how to go about it (I live in Malaysia. ) Any suggestions? To NO avail, I have not found ANY solution online. Everything ive come across is either hard wood floors, or office chairs in a central location requiring a mat. My problem, which I can imagine is not unique, is in between these two.
Here's a question unrelated to the classic furniture application for felt pads: I just bought a used Porter Cable 505 1/2-sheet finishing sander. It needs a new pad. I understand the original pad would have been felt. On Amazon, the "official" replacement is $45! Instead, I thought I'd buy a 40" x 5" VOCOMO felt furniture pad roll on Amazon for $12. It could be cut down to make FOUR 4.5"x9" pads. Clearly, the savings is enticing. I am assuming pad drift would not be a problem because the half-sheet of sand paper mounts in such a way that it ought to clamp the felt pad in place. What do you think?
Hello Scott, Thank You, this was very informative. Many stores do not have a full variety. I also tried to hit the like button and it would not let me.
I've been focussed on my other CZcams channel, where we just got to 100,000 subscribers. Here's link to it where there are 80+ videos czcams.com/users/FixingFurniture
Nail and screw are only good if you have carpet or tiles, if you use it on wooden floor, you're sure to ruin the floor once the pad is gone or the plastic cracked. Using hot glue to stick simple pad is a good solution.
Dear Sir. Thank you for your review. I have a problem perhaps you can help me with. I have a carpeted tuition center. The student's chair legs dig into it. I need "gilders" or something else to protect the carpet. Felt bottom are obviously not suitable as they increase friction. The problem is : I can't think of a way to get the gliders to attach to the feet. I was considering epoxy, but with 40 chairs × 4 feet! What a project! I considered 3d printing, but don't know how to go about it (I live in Malaysia. ) Any suggestions? To NO avail, I have not found ANY solution online. Everything ive come across is either hard wood floors, or office chairs in a central location requiring a mat. My problem, which I can imagine is not unique, is in between these two.
Wow, great video as always!
Thanks for the clear explanation of everything
Glad you liked it Jose! Thanks for sharing that. Scott
Great quality instructional video! Thank you!!
Thanks for the info. I've been using the glides with a nail, and only seem to discover a problem after there's serious damage to the wood floor. I'm going to try the felt pads, and check them periodically.
Great one! I feel a little fooled, but at the same time educated 😂
Glad you liked it. In what way do you feel a little fooled? Scott
Another great video, you produce some of the highest quality woodworking content on CZcams. Would love to see a video that overviews different options of touching up wood finishes. You’ve done this in other videos but one comprehensive guide for homeowners who might want to touch up a dresser or dining table but won’t totally refinish it
Thanks for sharing that idea for a video
I either remove the adhesive or buy the ones that don't come with it. Then I glue them to the bottom of whatever I'm putting them. The thicker the felt, the longer it lasts. I check them every year and they usually hold up for awhile.
Thanks for sharing 😊
You’re welcome!
Hi Scott, can you do a show on furniture painting and the correct paint that is durable and hard?
Thanks for the suggestion Shawn. My new video (tomorrow on Fixing Furniture channel) has some painting tips in it. Scott
Great! Thank you, and have a blessed day Scott.
Even with proper prep, the store bought pads always seem to fail in some manner. I finally solved this and extended the life of the pad quite a bit by taking the thickest pad I could find and carefully removing the adhesive film with a razor blade. Next I adhered the pad using a hot glue stick. The pads no longer slide or detach and last quite a long time.
Thanks for the videos, I'm been DIY'ing my chairs. But I'm concerned with how to remove smoothed out nails from broken gliders.
Dear Sir.
Thank you for your review. I have a problem perhaps you can help me with.
I have a carpeted tuition center.
The student's chair legs dig into it.
I need "gilders" or something else to protect the carpet. Felt bottom are obviously not suitable as they increase friction.
The problem is : I can't think of a way to get the gliders to attach to the feet.
I was considering epoxy, but with 40 chairs × 4 feet! What a project!
I considered 3d printing, but don't know how to go about it (I live in Malaysia. )
Any suggestions?
To NO avail, I have not found ANY solution online.
Everything ive come across is either hard wood floors, or office chairs in a central location requiring a mat.
My problem, which I can imagine is not unique, is in between these two.
Here's a question unrelated to the classic furniture application for felt pads:
I just bought a used Porter Cable 505 1/2-sheet finishing sander. It needs a new pad. I understand the original pad would have been felt. On Amazon, the "official" replacement is $45! Instead, I thought I'd buy a 40" x 5" VOCOMO felt furniture pad roll on Amazon for $12. It could be cut down to make FOUR 4.5"x9" pads. Clearly, the savings is enticing. I am assuming pad drift would not be a problem because the half-sheet of sand paper mounts in such a way that it ought to clamp the felt pad in place. What do you think?
Hello Scott,
Thank You, this was very informative. Many stores do not have a full variety.
I also tried to hit the like button and it would not let me.
Hi Brett. Glad you found this helpful. It’s odd that the like button doesn’t work for you as you seem to be logged in. Cheers. Scott
@Home Improvement Woodworking Hello, I did go back and it allowed me to like, probably my phone LOL
The felt has made marks on my floor that I can’t seem to get up. Any suggestions
Where ya’ been?! It’s been five months since your last upload. Have you quit CZcams? I sure hope not!
I've been focussed on my other CZcams channel, where we just got to 100,000 subscribers. Here's link to it where there are 80+ videos czcams.com/users/FixingFurniture
Nail and screw are only good if you have carpet or tiles, if you use it on wooden floor, you're sure to ruin the floor once the pad is gone or the plastic cracked.
Using hot glue to stick simple pad is a good solution.
Thanks for sharing those tips! Scott #tips
After 10 years of sanding your chair will be 6 inches shorter
Dumbest comment I’ve seen on social media all week. I’ll bet you sharpened your pencils all the way to the eraser the first go around as well…
Dear Sir.
Thank you for your review. I have a problem perhaps you can help me with.
I have a carpeted tuition center.
The student's chair legs dig into it.
I need "gilders" or something else to protect the carpet. Felt bottom are obviously not suitable as they increase friction.
The problem is : I can't think of a way to get the gliders to attach to the feet.
I was considering epoxy, but with 40 chairs × 4 feet! What a project!
I considered 3d printing, but don't know how to go about it (I live in Malaysia. )
Any suggestions?
To NO avail, I have not found ANY solution online.
Everything ive come across is either hard wood floors, or office chairs in a central location requiring a mat.
My problem, which I can imagine is not unique, is in between these two.