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Where do I find springs that go in the bottom of a glider rocker? There are four long springs that are bent on the ends that go in the wood. I only need two. The chair is too good to throw away.
By Bernice
Did you try your local hardware store?
Where can I get the spring which is a 3/16 inch diameter coated spring and formed in a loop 12 inches in diameter?
By Gary W.
Any upholstery shop should have the part. You could also look online using a search term that includes the words upholstery supplies.
The manufacturer might sell parts as well, find their website either on paperwork from time of purchase or by doing a search with the company name, the type of item you bought, and the words repair parts.
I have a glider rocker where the chair has shifted to one side therefore making a knocking sound and scratching the platform. Any ideas on how to correct this, as the chair has a lot of life left?
By Sandy W.
Put a piece of carpet on the side the chair has lifted on. It will lift it up and off of the platform.
Just wondering where I can find the plastic insert that the metal glides in.
By Kyle
I need the metal part for the glider under the seat of a rocker. Where can I find one?
Where can I get a liner that goes over the coils in a glider? I bought a glider at a thrift store, but I threw the liner away because it was dirty/smelly. Is there an alternative for a liner?
By Sam
On the glider there's a piece that sits within the wood of the glider side that has come out - the screws are worn and need to be reinserted. How do I figure out how to take that one piece off without having to disassemble the entire glider? Is there a step by step guide to how to take the glider apart to fix (or correct terminology of the pieces)?
By Cheryl from Chicago, IL
How do I change the metal mechanism on the glider part because the bearings are coming out?
By Mary R.
I have a glider bearing of 7/8, with 1 in. shoulder, and 1/4 in thick with total length of 1 1/2 in and bolt 3/8 in diameter.
Where can I find this?
By TK
Our glider is not in alignment-rubbing on one side. How do we take the bottom of the rocker apart so we can straighten the chair rung or replace it?
By Dwayne S
When in the glide position the mechanism keeps jumping into the stationary position.
Can I adjust or repair that or is the mechanism gone altogether?
By Jean J.
The back and seat of my glider goes back too far, almost like a regular rocker. The chair does not sit up straight.
By JT
I have a glider and the back rest doesn't stay up. It has a metal bracket on each side and I can't find replacement parts. Any answers?
By Kevin B
I have 2 oak glider chairs. The glider mechanism is pretty much gone.
Where can I get these gliders repaired?
Thank you.
By Tussing Darlene from Tempe, AZ
Where can I find a replacement arm for a Pine Bassett Baby Cape Cod glider rocker?
By Kathy from NV
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I picked up a lovely glider chair from the street, but the seat support is broken. There are 3 curved springs with a square of white cloth (looks like linen) on top.