How to Reattach a Broken Piece of Wood

Written By: Zen Miller
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How to Reattach a Broken Piece of Wood

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

35 minutes

Introduction

These instructions provide a simple technique for reattaching a broken piece of wood to any type of furniture. We demonstrate this technique on a nightstand, but it can be used on any wooden surface that needs to be fixed. No carpentry skill is required to complete this repair.

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    • 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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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • Insert the wood fragment into the glued spot on the furniture.

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    • Wipe away any excess glue using a damp rag.

    • Be careful not to move the fragment out of alignment as you are wiping.

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    • 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.

Conclusion

Continue using furniture as you had before!

Author

Zen Miller

Member since: 20/09/16

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3 comments

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?

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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/

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