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Repair crack in table leg.

  • 17-01-2019 1:55pm
    #1
    Vexorg
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    I had to remove some broken hinges from our table gateleg to replace them. There is a crack in the upper section and I am wondering what the best way to repair.

    I was going to try to get glue into the crack and clamp as tight as I can, is this the best way to fix? The new hinge is slightly longer and will span the crack with the screw being closer to the joint.

    Would it be worth drilling and putting a dowel in to hold the crack closed?


    What glue should I use?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    kennethsmyth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,188 ✭✭✭kennethsmyth


    You can probably get away with injecting glue (evostick wood glue or like - should go clear on setting) and using a strap to clamp the leg in to make the crack smaller while glue setting. If not the best would be to put in a butterfly in the top of the leg to tie together (but this is difficult unless you are a wood worker)


  • #3
    dathi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,412 ✭✭✭dathi


    Vexorg wrote: »

    Would it be worth drilling and putting a dowel in to hold the crack closed?

    Thanks

    a steel screw would be better than a dowel make sure you drill a pilot hole for the screw and counter sink it fill the countersink with a plug


  • #4
    recipio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    The whole aim of restoring is to do as little damage as possible. Simply work some PVA glue into the crack using a slip of veneer or plastic and clamp using a sash clamp. Leave it 24 hours to cure fully.


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