How To Repair A Broken Chair Leg Or Table Leg - DIY Furniture Repair & Restoration

Rod Keyser demonstrates how to fix a lateral or horizonal break on a furniture leg. This DIY technique applies to broken chair legs, broken table legs or broken bench legs and this technique doesn't require clamps. Lateral breaks on furniture legs are often considered unrepairable, but Rod will demonstrate that's all we need is the right approach and the correct basic tools and products. See links below for discount codes and products used in this video.

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[c.coleman]

This is exactly what I needed. Now, I can salvage an antique buffet. The leg broke. Your video demonstrates the steps to repair it. It was clear and understandable. Thank you.

[stephenlines]

I like how you do all this without a huge shop with tens of thousands of $ of hi-tech machinery.
I've been in these spaces; you've shown me some very 'smart' ways of fixing common problems (with Windsor-style chairs). This should allow me to fix chairs that I previously viewed as skip-fodder. But quickly and properly...
Therin lies the cost-effectiveness conundrum of restoration - old pub chairs (my arena) which are probably technically antiques but in practice are probably 3rd generation auction mixed-lot-fodder.
Love fixing them up though. Learn loads. Massively satisfying.
Beer is a lot cheaper on the days I take the finished items back!
it'll never be a business, but it's satisfying and keeps me plugged in to the local community...

Hello my friend,
you did a good job You fixed the broken feet well. It was nice that you set a wooden dowel diameter. I watched a good renovation. congratulations. See you. stay healthy and happy. big greetings.

[coolmishime]

This Video is very methodical, and easy to accomplish for a normal human being. Thank you

[tedbarnhart]

Great video and good advice! Repairing broken furniture legs is particularly challenging because of the stress and weight placed on many legs. I am in the process of repairing two broken legs on separate projects -- this video is helping to bolster my knowledge of the repairs!

[MrMooseSlayer]

I actually do the very same method, only using epoxy for adhesive on both glue-ups. I've always felt that end-grain really needs the epoxy, although the CA is a good alternative!

[TheBengstonWoodshop]

Thank you! I have a friend that has a broken leg on an antique table. She wanted me to fix it but I felt it was above my skill level. After watching this I feel comfortable and more educated. I'll have to film this repair! Thank you!

[HBTwoodworking]

Great job, Rod. Looks super! Thank you.

[thegretnaexperiment.]

Thanks! I have a broken leg on my vanity/desk and needed this. You made it accessible for people who are not that experienced. ❤❤❤

[joanchantler]

Thank you so much for this! Very clear - learned a lot. I never knew about scoring a dowel and didn't know about Get stain. THANKS

[thejakelegion]

Very cool video! This is exactly what I had in mind and had already bought the wooden dowel but wanted to see if someone else had done it first. You gave me some good ideas and now I'm confident I can get the job done. Thanks!

[LostMountainRestoration]

Thanks, Rod. Great video. Best to you and yours this holiday season.

[cynthiasullivan]

Thank you sharing this repair. I like that you used internal dowel to strengthen the leg. I think I may be able to do this myself!

[cryptomadic]

Thank you...I have an end table leg to repair...this video really helped me fill the gaps on what I need to make it look good

[emilycenatiempo]

This was so good I watched it a normal speed

[FurnitureRefinishingStudio]

Let me clear up a few comments for those uncertain of the Dowel method. " In this case", the dowel is not being used as the main source of strength. I was very happy with the surface to surface wood contact and allowed the glue to do what glue does. To this day it has not failed, but there are situations that a larger dowel would have been a better choice and OBVIOUSLY a new leg would be ideal, however this bench was not valuable and from a cost perspective a new leg was not an option because we run an actual for profit restoration business. Its also called a DIY repair in the title, with the objective being to show a method achievable by an average person with average hand tools and skills. Thank you for watching !

[bubba]

Good technique and well done. Thank you.

[joelcouture]

Wonderfully excecuted...easy to comprehend and follow

[stevehall]

Exactly what I was looking for. My break is a little more jagged any may be more difficult to match up the break, but I am going to give it the old college try. Excellent work.

[saucepanaustin]

This is a great video. Thank you so much! Really hope you start making videos again.