Asked on Jan 22, 2016
Refurbishing antique buffet with mirror
by Kelly
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I was wandering how to get the piece of wood that connects from the front leg to the back leg re-attached. I was wandering if this piece of wood is essential.
9 answers
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Great piece, wish I had it, would covert to a bar for a friend. Not sure on the wood, do you have the piece of wood, was it nailed in or notched in. Recently did a similar piece, just reinserted with wood glue and small brads. I had to re-recreate my piece from a small scrap of poplar wood and stain to match. I am assuming you will be painting this piece. Please Post when you finish it! OH FOR GOT ANSWER Question. Yes it is needed, it helps legs from being pulled out and provides satbility.
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Lagree Wyndham
on Jan 22, 2016
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You should show pics of exactly what you're talking about.
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Sweetb
on Jan 22, 2016
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No paint, this is a good thing, looks like it is worth fixing, watch some woodworking videos related to your question(s), it will help.
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Naomi
on Jan 22, 2016
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What is all the white stuff?+what exactly are we talking about. Is it wobbly+are there any other problems. At the moment the only thing i can think for it, is using all the drawers attached to-gether to make an epic kitty condo.
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Lulu
on Jan 22, 2016
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If you're talking about one of the spindles on the front leg to the back leg close to the floor I would use a little glue and a pocket screw on the bottom of each end of the spindle. If there is room enough use 2 screws. There was probably a small round piece of wood that fit into a hole at each end that broke off. I have one almost just like this one. It's oak and very nice.
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Nana moving on
on Jan 23, 2016
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Yes you need it, it is essential to support the whole thing! Refinish as originally done to keep value. The mirror is the bomb! Many people took them off and threw away or hung over fireplace. Very few pieces are in pristine/original shape! Good luck!
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Janie Osborne-Dumas
on Jan 23, 2016
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TY Jean!
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Lulu
on Jan 23, 2016
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TY jean.
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Lulu
on Jan 23, 2016
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Not sure about your question, but in my opinion refinishing with chalk paint would be more desirable than the original finish, because of all the repairs with the wood filler I don't think there is much value left to be concerned about. Just do what makes you happy. (FYI the spelling is "wondering" not wandering)
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Monica
on Jan 24, 2016
Lagree Wyndham
on Jan 22, 2016
Sweetb
on Jan 22, 2016
Naomi
on Jan 22, 2016
Nana moving on
on Jan 23, 2016
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