Squeaking shell chair

[ChetMaker]

Hi,

I have a few of those 'shell' chairs. That's the model, but you can find dozens of variations - https://www.officesight.com/wholesa...k-plastic-mid-century-modern-shell-chair.html

They start to squeak when I sit down. I tried to tighten bolts, but they're are too worn out. I'm looking for replacement for those, but I wonder what else can be worth trying. Applying WD-40? Trying to add some cushion pads between the screw and plastic or the metal part?

 

[foxhole]

Hi,

I have a few of those 'shell' chairs. That's the model, but you can find dozens of variations - https://www.officesight.com/wholesa...k-plastic-mid-century-modern-shell-chair.html

They start to squeak when I sit down. I tried to tighten bolts, but they're are too worn out. I'm looking for replacement for those, but I wonder what else can be worth trying. Applying WD-40? Trying to add some cushion pads between the screw and plastic or the metal part?

Fixing them securely should stop the squeaks.

 

[conny]

Slacken the bolts slightly and put some talcum powder between the frame and the seat. Re-tighten bolts.
You may have to do this every couple of months.
Alternatively slip a little piece of thin rubber in the gap and make sure fixings are tight as possible.