How to Reattach a Broken Table Leg
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Last updated on Jun 4, 2021
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Use this guide if you have a broken leg on a wooden table.
Tables are the most common objects used at home or the workplace. Due to extensive use, multiple adjustments and frequent movements, table legs often get loose. Furniture is quite expensive to replace and very difficult to dispose of. This guide will illustrate basic steps to fix any kind of wooden table or chair.
Prerequisite: Before using this guide, analyze the issue and find all the broken or missing parts. Please make sure to collect all the missing screws and verify the size of the screws that are required. This guide does not require any existing knowledge to fix tables.
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Carefully place the table on an even surface and identify the broken parts.
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Carefully place the table with the tabletop face down on a clean cloth or plastic cover to prevent scratching.
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Remove the screws from the broken leg.
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Remove the broken leg.
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Use a paper towel to clean the surface of the table and legs.
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Press the leg against the glue for few minutes.
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Allow the glue to dry for at least 10 minutes.
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Use a paper towel to remove extra glue stains.
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Allow the table to dry for 24 hours before turning the table.
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After 24 hours, carefully return the table to the original position.
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Depending on the size of the table, you might need some assistance to turn the table.
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Repeat these steps to fix any other broken legs on the table.
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