Serious question, has anyone else tried fixing a wobbly chair with a stack of old coasters versus a single shim?

After my 5th coaster slid out and the chair tipped over, I spent $2 on a pack of wooden shims from the hardware store and the difference was like night and day, so what's the weirdest thing you've used as a temporary fix that totally failed?

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scott.mia3mo ago

Wait you used COASTERS? Those are way too slick, no wonder they slid out. I tried a folded-up fast food napkin once and it just turned into a gross, pulpy mess under the leg.

terry_shah173mo ago

Grab some rubber shelf liner from the dollar store and cut little squares. That stuff grips like crazy and doesn't break down. Works every time lol.

the_rowan2mo ago

Honestly that whole napkin thing brings back bad memories. My cousin tried to level his grill with paper plates once during a cookout. Next thing you know we're chasing a runaway sausage tray across the patio. Sometimes the simple fix just makes a bigger mess.