I just took an oak chair apart for a family friend. Oak, simple slat back, has sentimental value. It was getting wobbly, some steam and the hide glue loosened up.
It is joined with dowels. On the main "box" of the seat there would be room to use a domino instead. Good idea? Bad idea? Indifferent?
I have a a bit of time. I did one armrest to verify that it has a shellac finish; I'll let her do the rest before I glue it back up, since it will be easier to clean.
Terry T.