Fixing uneven chair leg.
Adding a shim to fix an uneven chair leg.

It’s easier to attach a shim to the short leg of a wobbly chair than cutting off one of the legs. Here’s how to go about it.

How to fix uneven legs on a wobbly chair:

  1. Start by placing the chair on a perfectly flat surface.
  2. Slide a wood shim under the short leg so the the chair no longer rocks.
  3. Trace the outline of the chair leg on the shim.
  4. Cut the shim to size using a hole saw.
  5. Attach the shim to the leg and hold it in place with a furniture glide.
  6. Install glides on the other three legs.

Watch the video above to find out more.

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Mitchell Layton

Mitchell Layton is a former professional mover who currently lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mitchell spent years packing and moving for REAL Rock N Roll Movers, a commercial and residential moving company based in Los Angeles that’s primarily staffed with up-and-coming musicians. That gave him plenty of experience navigating box trucks up and down the winding streets of LA. In addition to moving hundreds of happy customers into new homes and apartments all across Southern California, Mitchell has also performed corporate moves on company lots for Nickelodeon, Warner Bros, Universal Studios, Paramount, and more. After pouring blood, sweat, and tears into his profession, Mitchell has all the helpful tips you need for your next move.

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