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How to repair a broken spindle in a French Country dining chair
I like @Aloysius-Defenestrate 's answer, but suggest that it be taken one more step.
Start by loosening the dowel by twisting it, if possible, and removing it in its entirety. If it cannot be ...
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How to repair a broken spindle in a French Country dining chair
Clearly, the right way to fix this is to take much of the back apart and replace the broken bit.
I have a slightly hack-y suggestion, though.
Flush cut the spindle at the bottom. (Or rough cut and ...
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Should I stain/seal outdoor furniture before or after pre-drilling lots of pocket holes?
If I stain and seal, then drill the pocket holes, I'll be exposing wood that is unfinished.
If bare wood being exposed by the drilling is a major concern there's a simple solution: don't do it ;-)
If ...
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