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How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair

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  1. How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Identify the repair area: step 1, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Identify the repair area: step 1, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Identify the repair area: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the joint mechanism that connects the arm to the rest of the chair.

    • In this example, the arm of the chair used to be connected by a screw that has gone missing and now there are two holes left (red circles).

  2. How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Find a replacement screw: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Find a replacement screw: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Find a replacement screw: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Use the other chair arm as an example to find the right screw size (yellow circle).

    • Using a screwdriver, remove the screw from the chair arm.

    • Set this screw aside to check the replacement part.

  3. How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Select and test the replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Select and test the replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Select and test the replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Compare the example screw with the spare parts and choose the piece that resembles it the most.

    • Once you have selected the replacement, test it to see if it fits in the right size.

    • For the testing, introduce the screw and then try pushing it outwards (red arrow).

    • Note: The right replacement should stay in place.

  4. How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Screw on the replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Screw on the replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Screw on the replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Once you have the right replacement, you should screw the piece in the right place.

    • Tip: Make sure the the screw is passing through the cloth part and metal structure of the chair.

    • After securing the new replacement, you can reassemble the other chair arm that was used as an example.

  5. How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Finished and ready!: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Repair a Loose Armrest on a Camping Chair, Finished and ready!: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • 🛠️🏆👏 Congratulations! The repair is complete, and you're ready to go!

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