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- How to Reattach a Broken Piece of Wood
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Introduction
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Step 1
How to Reattach a Broken Piece of Wood
- Dust the surface of the fragment and the damaged area of the furniture.
- Any household cleaner will work; we recommend a damp rag.
- Clean carefully, making sure not to cause further damage by splintering the fragment.
Dust the surface of the fragment and the damaged area of the furniture.
Any household cleaner will work; we recommend a damp rag.
Clean carefully, making sure not to cause further damage by splintering the fragment.
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Step 2
- Check that the fragment fits well into the break in the furniture.
- If the fragment does not fit perfectly, cut away any irregular slivers on the fragment using a utility knife to achieve as neat of a fit as possible.
Check that the fragment fits well into the break in the furniture.
If the fragment does not fit perfectly, cut away any irregular slivers on the fragment using a utility knife to achieve as neat of a fit as possible.
Step 3
- Apply glue to both the fragment and the furniture.
- Check that the glue is spread evenly throughout both pieces.
- Using a brush to spread the glue to all crevices is most effective.
Apply glue to both the fragment and the furniture.
Check that the glue is spread evenly throughout both pieces.
Using a brush to spread the glue to all crevices is most effective.
Step 4
- Insert the wood fragment into the glued spot on the furniture.
Insert the wood fragment into the glued spot on the furniture.
Step 5
- Wipe away any excess glue using a damp rag.
- Be careful not to move the fragment out of alignment as you are wiping.
Wipe away any excess glue using a damp rag.
Be careful not to move the fragment out of alignment as you are wiping.
Step 6
- Clamp the two pieces together.
- You can use any type of clamp that you have on hand. If you don’t have a clamp, any type of clip would work.
- Wait 30 minutes for the glue to dry before removing the clamp.
- Be careful not to bump the fragment out of alignment as you are clamping.
Clamp the two pieces together.
You can use any type of clamp that you have on hand. If you don’t have a clamp, any type of clip would work.
Wait 30 minutes for the glue to dry before removing the clamp.
Be careful not to bump the fragment out of alignment as you are clamping.
Continue using furniture as you had before!
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Amanda - Feb 24, 2018
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Thank you for the post. It will help me with the leg if a cigar table. However, a piece of wood broke off the front of my mom’s cedar chest and I won’t be able to use a clamp. What do you recommend?
anita.6j - Nov 15, 2019
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White Wooden - Mar 9, 2020
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Very easy to follow instructions. I’ve found the most difficult part of any fence build is getting the posts lined up properly and getting them plumb. Even with a line, it can be tough . https://www.whitewooden.com/
