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LEG REPAIR

Before starting the repair make a reference mark on the leg and top piece so the leg will be positioned as it was originally.

before repair [ click to enlarge ]

Drill out both broken tenons.dry fit new tenon making sure it's not too long and that the leg lines up square.

drill out broken tenon crimp tenon

With clean pliers crimp new tenon so the glue will stay on the sides of the tenon instead of getting pushed to ends.clamp leg.

Using glue brush swab both mortise and tenon on both sides with glue, line up reference marks and clamp. clean up any excess glue and leave overnight.

 

 
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July 1999

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