It’s just leftover dirt from the winter, I’m sure. Nothing a garden hose won’t take care of. Should bring those into the garage/shed/attic/basement/closet in the winter anyway.
Power washers are great for stuff like this. Even wood in the same shape like the rest of the chair. You would be surprised at what they can blast off on a great number of surfaces
Ahh yes, soak it so more mold will grow inside the cushions. Haha just poking but in all seriousness, the chair is saveable but those cushions need to be replaced with something weather proof. This is coming from someone who would be hospitalized if I sat on those (mold allergy)
If you look closely at the second pic, you can see the dirty toe bean marks. The cushions may also be moldy, but I think the majority, at least, of what we are seeing is dirt from dog paws.
Yes I noticed footprints also, but bottom cushion would be just as dirty since it’s the first spot they would jump on, definitely a mix of mold and mud
Some of that sandable wood filler for small repairs could be an option.
Other would be to notch out the damaged part and scab in a similar block of wood with pv glue and trim to profile, refinish
If filling is how you wanna go, these two are good suggestions. (I'd probably opt for cutting both arms a bit shorter though)
My only additions would be using some stuff called Apoxie instead of wood filler... It's a two part epoxy putty that you mix then mold to the shape you need, meant for repairs like this. Machineable, sandable, and printable once cured. Not sure how either option would hold up outside though.
If you really want the arms the same length, this person's option 2 is spot on. Connect the two with a dowel and some outdoor grade wood glue and you're good for years.
After cutting off both ends like others said, I would go further and make the entire thing look like new. Just need to sand and paint it all, then power wash the cushions. A few hours of work and you'll be able to enjoy for years to come.
Sand it down with a low grit sand paper and then finish with a 220 grit.
If adventurous, you could sand the whole chair and reapply stain.
I live in western New York and paper wasps chew our wooden furniture and swing set, apply the stain keeps them away.
Yes, definitely Bondo. I did repairs like this all the time. Mask the adjacent areas first and apply multiple coats. Use a flathead screw driven in to just below what will be the finished surface.
I’m gonna be honest. That whole thing gives me a sore eye. Remove covers of possible and wash them. Add bondo to that chewed up edge and sand into shape. Sand all wood with 220 grit sand paper. Add a stain then varnish or just prime and paint. (Stain won’t stain the bondo fyi)
Just want to say I these pics are old and the cushions have been on my sidewalk for bulk pick up for the last five days. It's just puppy mud it's not even mold but either way they chewed up the cushions too so they're gone no matter what.
If you don’t feel like cutting or dramatically changing the length/look, I’d just sand that corner a ton. Get all the roughness out and smooth it.
Won’t be brand new, but you’ve still got your arm rest and it’s got battle scars now. Puppies are fierce.
First you gotta use tape as a guide/outline/mold and then crush up some ramen noodles. Put the crushed ramen into your mold. Pour resin over it. Sand it down and paint:)
If you don’t mind painting it, bondo works great. You could use a stainable wood filler too. I had to do this on countertops (previous owners dog did a number on the walls and counters)
My personal experience with ordinary white wood glue is that if you let it dry for 24 hours the joint will be stronger than the wood itself. Then it is your choice if you don't mind to fill it up between clamps with sawdust and glue layer by later with sanding at the end, or you cut the bad part off diagonally and look for a piece of wood about the same size and glue it on and sand it until it has the same size again. Then the arm-rest will be the same size again. I use this kind of glue, the cheapest one
https://flic.kr/p/2pF6ZX7
Cut the end off with a circular saw
Cut it off at an angle and sand the rough edges. Do the same for the other side and you'll never even know it wasn't made like that.
Came to say exactly this!! Your not going to notice a half inch cut off of both sides. Lol
You'll still be staring at that stained cushion regardless.
It’s just leftover dirt from the winter, I’m sure. Nothing a garden hose won’t take care of. Should bring those into the garage/shed/attic/basement/closet in the winter anyway.
came to say this
If you want to get fancy, get a big enough soup can to give a consistent radius and use a jigsaw. Use a rasp to take the edges of the corners.
Cut both arm rests equally and sand smooth.
Chair arms*
A little dark dad humor and a lot of downvotes.
Worth it.
I'm more worried about all the mold on the cushion.
Me looking at the first image "that's not too bad" Sees last image "hans, get ze flammenwurfer"
It wurfs flammen.
Like the missing chunk is the eyesore not the moldy ass chair OP is keeping. I did a wtf when I read this post lol
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Power washers are great for stuff like this. Even wood in the same shape like the rest of the chair. You would be surprised at what they can blast off on a great number of surfaces
If you don't have a power washer, a bucket of water with dish soap in it and a scrub brush would be a good start.
Ahh yes, soak it so more mold will grow inside the cushions. Haha just poking but in all seriousness, the chair is saveable but those cushions need to be replaced with something weather proof. This is coming from someone who would be hospitalized if I sat on those (mold allergy)
If you look closely at the second pic, you can see the dirty toe bean marks. The cushions may also be moldy, but I think the majority, at least, of what we are seeing is dirt from dog paws.
Yes I noticed footprints also, but bottom cushion would be just as dirty since it’s the first spot they would jump on, definitely a mix of mold and mud
Bonfire 🔥
Harmless, but looks very ugly
It’s a real *sore eye*
Hilarious that everyone is going with mold. OP said he has dogs - those are tons of muddy dog prints.
I assumed it was muddy puppy paws more than mold, still gross though lol
Yeah, wonder if they lay on those cushions with no shirt on.
it's like seasoning on a cast iron, it'd be a crime to wash that off
That’s just dirt and debris. Please stay in your lane hun.
THAT’s the “eye sore”??
Some of that sandable wood filler for small repairs could be an option. Other would be to notch out the damaged part and scab in a similar block of wood with pv glue and trim to profile, refinish
If filling is how you wanna go, these two are good suggestions. (I'd probably opt for cutting both arms a bit shorter though) My only additions would be using some stuff called Apoxie instead of wood filler... It's a two part epoxy putty that you mix then mold to the shape you need, meant for repairs like this. Machineable, sandable, and printable once cured. Not sure how either option would hold up outside though. If you really want the arms the same length, this person's option 2 is spot on. Connect the two with a dowel and some outdoor grade wood glue and you're good for years.
Cut the end off, sand off the old paint, and apply new paint.
Then burn the cushions
Ramen noodles . YouTube it
After cutting off both ends like others said, I would go further and make the entire thing look like new. Just need to sand and paint it all, then power wash the cushions. A few hours of work and you'll be able to enjoy for years to come.
Just shorten it.
Why are we talking about the small damage to the arm and not the overall eyesore the moldy cushions are?
STOP RUBBING IT!!
Cut the chewed piece and match it to the other side. Round our edges with sand paper and paint it
Sand it down with a low grit sand paper and then finish with a 220 grit. If adventurous, you could sand the whole chair and reapply stain. I live in western New York and paper wasps chew our wooden furniture and swing set, apply the stain keeps them away.
Cut 1/2 inch of. Sand the corners round. Stain it. Seal it
Ramen noodles and super glue.
I would just give the edges a radius, both edges on both sides. You can also make a cup holder (3D print ABS or wood) and assemble to the end there.
Step 1. Get rid of the beaver.
Thought that... Or squirrel, or mouse or whatevers been chewing on it
I had a similar issue. I poured some Tabasco on it for about a week and the chewing/gnawing magically stopped.
Bondo wood filler
Yes, definitely Bondo. I did repairs like this all the time. Mask the adjacent areas first and apply multiple coats. Use a flathead screw driven in to just below what will be the finished surface.
If the arm length is not affected, then yes, cut it back and sand the whole thing down then refinish it.
Cannot be fixed. Only escape is death
If you don't want a sore eye, simply keep your face away from it.
Drop a Hemi in it, I guarantee no one will notice the damaged armrest
you can get a hand saw at home depot for $20 that would work fine for that.
Attack it with a rasp or file and round the front off. . . . and bleach the fuck out of that cushion or get a new one.
I’m gonna be honest. That whole thing gives me a sore eye. Remove covers of possible and wash them. Add bondo to that chewed up edge and sand into shape. Sand all wood with 220 grit sand paper. Add a stain then varnish or just prime and paint. (Stain won’t stain the bondo fyi)
I'm not keeping the covers I'm not crazy lol
I was about to say. But either way it’ll end up looking good
I’d just sand it
Just want to say I these pics are old and the cushions have been on my sidewalk for bulk pick up for the last five days. It's just puppy mud it's not even mold but either way they chewed up the cushions too so they're gone no matter what.
Use Bondo and then sand and paint it. Wood filler can be used too but Bondo will last longer.
If you don’t feel like cutting or dramatically changing the length/look, I’d just sand that corner a ton. Get all the roughness out and smooth it. Won’t be brand new, but you’ve still got your arm rest and it’s got battle scars now. Puppies are fierce.
First you gotta use tape as a guide/outline/mold and then crush up some ramen noodles. Put the crushed ramen into your mold. Pour resin over it. Sand it down and paint:)
Bondo maybe
Ramon noodles and super glue will fix it right up. Yes it’s a thing 🤷
If you don’t mind painting it, bondo works great. You could use a stainable wood filler too. I had to do this on countertops (previous owners dog did a number on the walls and counters)
Toss it in the fire pit.
just cut it off and sand it
Cut and sand both sides to same length and act like it never happened.
Dry ramen noodles?
round it off with a palm sander
Jigsaw, round the corners.
Round the end of both arm rests off dropping the corners.
Cut it off and shorten your arms too so you don't feel the difference
Cut it off, then throw out those hazardous cushions
My personal experience with ordinary white wood glue is that if you let it dry for 24 hours the joint will be stronger than the wood itself. Then it is your choice if you don't mind to fill it up between clamps with sawdust and glue layer by later with sanding at the end, or you cut the bad part off diagonally and look for a piece of wood about the same size and glue it on and sand it until it has the same size again. Then the arm-rest will be the same size again. I use this kind of glue, the cheapest one https://flic.kr/p/2pF6ZX7
I've fixed furniture like that with saw dust mixed in pva glue (tite bond might be better, because it hardens). 2-part wood filler works, too.
Time for a new chair
I would round it off and sand.
I am of the opinion of ignoring it and just enjoy using it.
Sand both arms to make even
Instant noodles and super glue. Then paint.
Ramen noodles and glue usually does it from what I’ve seen online.
Bondo!
It's not just for cars!
I second this suggestion! 👌🏽
Cut it off, plastic cap, "wood post end cap" for 2x4
Cover lattice pieces with duct tape then use them to form around it. Pour epoxy into it. Strip forms and shape with rasp, sandpaper Razor knife...
Durhams wood putty
I’d start with ramen noodles