I have a vintage china cabinet, it is missing pieces from it bun feet

Sunshine
by Sunshine
Is it possible to cut them off and replace with new ones?
  10 answers
  • Meredith Donovan Meredith Donovan on Feb 19, 2018

    Anything is possible! However, I probably would just cut each off so the cabinet remains level

  • What a beautiful piece! Yes, but I would shop carefully to maintain the integrity of the cabinet. You might want to Google or visit antique restorers that might be able to help you out. I would also visit your local habitat re store, always a treasure trove of odd bits. Salvage yards are great too.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Feb 19, 2018

    You can buy Bun feet - different sizes on eBay and probably DIY or cabinet makers can supply..........

  • Melody Culler Melody Culler on Feb 19, 2018

    I saw this repair done just last week. They took a hot glue gun and made a mold from the other leg. Filled the mold with Bondo (used to repair auto bodies) and pressed bondo to broken leg.. not perfect but looked great,,

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    • Micki F Micki F on Feb 19, 2018

      Yes, this is what I would say do. Rebuild it! They are so beautiful

  • 19698379 19698379 on Feb 19, 2018

    Hire a carpenter to remake the feet based on the existing ones. Or, just remove them altogether.


  • 19698379 19698379 on Feb 19, 2018

    Or, here's another idea. Buy replacements. They are not expensive. https://www.homedepot.com/s/bun%2520feet?NCNI-5

  • Tinyshoes Tinyshoes on Feb 19, 2018

    If you know a machinist they can look at it and make one from a chunk of wood. I miss my Dad sooooo much...he was a machinist and made pieces that had broken from antiques to match perfectly!

  • Wri9497670 Wri9497670 on Feb 19, 2018

    If you have a Habitat for Humanity Restore in your area I bet you could find feet there. They have the best things for projects.

  • Paula Bois-Brady Paula Bois-Brady on Feb 19, 2018

    I often rescue discarded items from our HOA dumpsters. After examining the gem I go through my collection of bits and pieces. I keep an open eye browsing garage sales for cast-offs that are the right size/scale to complement compliment current or future repair projects. Sometimes I have to be patient if I don't have the right piece to camouflage the defect. A photo on my phone is great when I take a trip to Hardware store, craft, antique, thrift or rehab shops. Depending on the item and the strength of the repair needed. It only takes a little time with a drill to make holes in the furniture and the wooden bobble to insert a peg, toothpick, screw to attach wooden blocks or trim to add strength and stability and interest value. Use your glue gun, Gorilla or other appropriate glue to attach decorative bobbles beads, etc. You are only limited by your imagination. You are now ready to paint, stain or decorate your repaired item. I keep a collection of 1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 wooden stock ready to go. I also have a large collection of nail polish to change and embellish some of the trinkets I add to my creations. 'Voila,' you will have a unique accent piece. Hope this helps you. Have Fun.

  • Marianne Howley Marianne Howley on Feb 20, 2018

    Home Depot sells bun feet to match that about 8.00 each