Hey. Any advice on the best way to reattach the metal piece that fell off the rim of my antique wooden table?

Lulu Dubin
by Lulu Dubin
There is a hole that a nail used to be in but it was warped in a move. Any specific glue I can use that won't ruin the table?
  3 answers
  • Hudson Designs Hudson Designs on Nov 06, 2011
    I would use a little Loctite PL PREM. adhesive caulk. You can find it at Lowes.
  • KMS Woodworks KMS Woodworks on Nov 06, 2011
    I would use a 2 part epoxy...before mixing it up though be sure that the metal piece is the right shape...and has not gotten bent or kinked. You want the pieces to match each other perfectly. The glue I use the most is the 5 min epoxy from Devcon. mix up a small batch on a scrap of cardboard and apply a thin layer to the metal. Position the piece exactly where it need to be and secure with a few strips of painters tape pulled tight over the metal. clean up any glue squeeze out before it hardens... use just enough glue to minimize this. After a few hours you can remove the tape.
  • Lulu Dubin Lulu Dubin on Nov 07, 2011
    Thanks guys I will definitely look into both of your suggestions and let you know how it goes.