Table Leg joint repair

You might try going to the next larger size screw. You may have to plug them to redrill and counter sink the holes again.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

You might also want to scrub down that joint with some acetone, to make sure there is no glue on it, and glue and screw it back together.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

I can’t tell the size of the holes but you could glue tooth picks or dowels in the holes and use the original screws.

-- WOOD/DON (...one has the right to ones opinion but not the right to ones own facts...)

I think the idea of using a hardwood dowel to fill the existing holes is a great start. That would leave your options wide open for the rest of the effort while preserving the integrity of the wood.

-- Chris

I agree with the hardwood dowel idea. I have repaired many furniture pieces, and I feel better gluing in the dowels so you can ‘start over’ and make new holes.

-- Berta in NC

hardwood dowels – the way to go.

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

Hardwood Dowells set in epoxy glue.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

hardwood dowel and epoxy. Then you can redrill them to the proper size.

From the looks of your pieces, they aren’t position dependent. Yes you can plug them and redrill but it won’t be as ‘good’ as original wood. Plug then if you like but why not just clean up the surfaces, reglue and move the screws to a new locations?

Unless this is an antique or something of value, it’s not going to affect the usability of the piece.

Just thoughts.

Paul

Hardwood dowels and epoxy, then you don’t need to be real finiky about removing old glue.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison