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#1
Split Oak Cross member
I haven't encountered this before in this situation, but I have a client who has a dining room table whereby the cross member support has split lengthwise. Not sure if it's split all the way through the thickness of it but it is split the entire length. I'm also not too sure if there is any 'play' in the wood ie, squeezing it together whereby gluing it could mend it, if there is any glue or epoxy strong enough. I haven't physically seen the problem first hand yet, but thought I'd through this out there for some ideas.
Thanks in advance...

Thanks in advance...

#2
Group Moderator
It looks like the crack has been glued once before. I think I see glue in the joint. Since glue has already failed at least once I'd probably glue and screw to hold the two sides together. Counter bore one side so the screw heads are well recessed and you can cover the hole with a plug.
#3
Thanks PD for your reply.
That seems to be the best case for the repair in this situation. Shouldn't be a problem.
That seems to be the best case for the repair in this situation. Shouldn't be a problem.
#5
You could also add a piece of wood to the underside to hold the 2 halfs together. Being on the underside and a 1/4" or so narrower it isn't likely to be noticed.
Yeah, that too could work. Maybe better so you don't see filled holes or plugs on the outside edges.
Thx
#6
I'd probably glue and clamp it as is... then make a decorative piece with rounded edges to cover the top then glue and fasten those pieces together. Adding one on bottom would help too.
#7
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..Could, but you'd have to use more material on all pieces..the Y's included. May become too bulky..
I'd probably glue and clamp it as is... then make a decorative piece with rounded edges to cover the top then glue and fasten those pieces together. Adding one on bottom would help too.
#9
Member
You could use a metal plate or straps on the bottom.
Router it in and use countersunk screws so you cannot see it.
I would try to scrape out some of the prior repair glue.
Do this with the table upside down so the bits do not fall into the crack.
Then use a glue that dries clear.
Router it in and use countersunk screws so you cannot see it.
I would try to scrape out some of the prior repair glue.
Do this with the table upside down so the bits do not fall into the crack.
Then use a glue that dries clear.