I have two cat shelfs (brought, sorry). The problem that i have is that they are sometimes quite weak.
How do I make them more secure? What do I need to do?
This is the bottom of the shelf
This the actual split from the top of the shelf
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Sign up to join this communityI have two cat shelfs (brought, sorry). The problem that i have is that they are sometimes quite weak.
How do I make them more secure? What do I need to do?
This is the bottom of the shelf
This the actual split from the top of the shelf
That's a cantilever design
It looks like someone (or somecat) has put more weight on it than it is capable of supporting (was it located somewhere a child might have been tempted to try it?)
After repairing the split (disassemble, glue and screws or clamp, reassemble) I would add some bracing struts to the underside, secured to the wall.
Looks to me as though the joint where the side pieces meet the back has failed. I'm not sure how it is currently joined, but I think this would be the best strategy:
If the dowel method is beyond your skills/tools, then just glue the crack and then use an appropriately sized wood screw.