The Noblesvillain

The chairs in our kitchen take a lot of abuse.  In addition to regular duty supporting our weight during meals, they also serve as a

• table (when a boy kneels and plays with toys on the chair)
• stand (such as when a bigger boy wants to play with playdough but doesn't want his booster)
• bridge (the dump trucks being pushed by both boys have to go somewhere!)

They also get moved around and perhaps stood upon by an adult needing a convenient step ladder.

It is no wonder that the legs of the chairs started to wobble a bit. For a simple Sunday project, Mark, Adam, and I decided to tighen things up.  The base of the chair has two nuts (not to be confused with the nuts working the project) per leg and these had loosened themselves a turn or two.  After I found the right size socket, Mark was able to get them snug (and then dad helps to get them tight), but I was very proud of the proper use of a ratchet.

It may not be clear, but Adam has a socket extender (a metal bar) that he is using to test the soundness of the seat through striking it.

By the way, you'll have to check out Jenny's post about Mark reading a book to Adam (video).