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Split Table Leg

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Indiana

Split Table Leg

I have an antique mahogany double pedestal dining table. Each Pedestal has three legs, one of those legs has split along the grain and is pulling away from the pedestal. From what I can see, the leg is attached to the pedestal by two very thick dowels. It appears that one dowel is above the split and one is below. I put a link to photos of the damage above, if that doesn't work, please try flickr.com/indiana06

I believe this split is the result of too much weight on the table top for an extended period of time. Someone used it to hold a few rather heavy computer monitors.

I would like to repair the damage so that the table can return to normal light use in the dining room, but I'm not sure if simply filling in as much as I can with wood glue and clamping will leave it strong enough to support the weight of the table top, though the burden is shared with 5 other legs.

Any suggestions on the best way to repair this table leg?

#1

Illinois Woodworker

That's actually quite common, we just purchased a really nice table and 8 chairs that has the same problem - only worse. Cracked in the same place between the dowels. Check the bottom of the table leg assembly for a screw in the middle of the center support. If it does, remove that screw and a cap will come off revealing 3 more screws that hold the leg to the center support. My leg was badly cracked and is now apart in 3-4 pieces as I figure out what glue to use. Also, I will be drilling and installing long screws from the bottom side of the leg to hold it all together securely. You won't see the screw heads as they are facing the floor. Best of luck!
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Gaithersburg, Maryland
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Hello Indiana, I looked at the photos of the pedestal , we get a lot of pedestals with the same problem.It seems to be inherent to the design.

If you are able to remove the leg, do so and clamp the leg in a vice with the crack being perpendicular to the floor and facing up; next you'll need to work some wood glue in it , spread it open carefully and with a thin metal spatula loaded with glue, get both sides of the crack coated and clamp overnight.( wipe off with a damp rag )

Next thing is to replace the dowel at the bottom of the post, this is the guy that is the most important .Saw off the dowel if needed and the goal is to install a longer dowel in its place, the extra inch or so should go into the leg, so after some measuring you'll need to determine how much longer the dowel can be, drill and dry test.

To attach the leg to the post a jig or a form has to be made out of scrap ply.

The form is needed cause of the curvature of the leg, it has to have a section with a cut running parallel to the post so you can clamp it on .

(I'll post a diagram if you need it )

We like to add a brace made of flat steel at the bottom of the post across, the joint and on to the leg, fasten with screws and paint brown.

It is important to set the pedestal on a flat surface to make sure is not crooked.

I hope this little bit helps you do a long lasting repair.

Thanks for reading.

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