Repairing wooden legs
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Rhonda
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I have an old (maybe not antique, but at least 65 years old) rocker that belonged to my in-laws. They raised German Shepherds and one chewed on a couple of the legs. What would be the easiest way to "repair"?
7 answers
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Sanding depending on how badly the legs are chewed... may not be real easy but it's the most effective way. Some deeper gouges left may give it character! :)
Delyne Nunez
on May 07, 2015
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If the tooth marks are deep, you will have to use wood filler, sand, and try to match the finish.
Darla
on May 07, 2015
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Depending on how bad it is small stuff I use Elmer's wood filler. If it is really bad Durham's. It is wonderful.
Sherrie
on May 07, 2015
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Yep, agree with above. Get the heavy duty wood filler. It is pretty straight forward from there! Agree with above answers!
Hope Williams
on May 08, 2015
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I used the wood filler on the legs and rungs of 3 chairs I am re-doing. (Same chewing problem. People are so stupid to let their pets do that.) It worked great, but it won't hold a stain. I don't know if there is another brand that will, but I was really disappointed in it. I finally just primed the legs with ZInzer 1-2-3 and am going to paint them. So ask the man at the hardware store about the type of filler if you plan to stain.
Shirley Kalinosky
on May 08, 2015
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wish there were pictures, but I have used sawdust and glue to fill similar chew marks. I have also used crayons or 'filler sticks' which are basically the same thing.. Hope this helps..
Rus1058682
on May 08, 2015
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Thank all of you for your suggestions. I am going to paint the chair so any wood filler will work I guess. ruslzplace-I didn't think about filler sticks but I think I'll try it.
Rhonda
on May 09, 2015
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