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Re: Cracked Footboard

Posted By: Sam Birch <chaff@wireweb.net> (ip-66-234-162-216.ebola-dhcp.dialup.wireweb.net)
Date: 12/9/4 21:51

In Response To: Re: Cracked Footboard (Greg Scholl)

In the attempt to fix the cracked portions with epoxy, I'm concerned that the top rail may break again through a close area due to the leverage the high top places on that section.

I have considered drilling holes up from the bottom (through the groove that holds the lower panel) in order to epoxy in either dowels or aluminum rod to strengthen that section. I know wood would be most appropriate, but I don't think that a small dowel would add much strenth. I think the aluminum rods would add the extra strength, but...is that an "acceptable" solution given its hidden nature?

Thanks, Sam

Messages in This Thread

Cracked Footboard
Sam Birch (ip-66-234-162-139.diablo-dhcp.dialup.wireweb.net) -- 12/8/4 23:19
- Re: Cracked Footboard
  James Schooley (0-1pool247-170.nas2.sioux-city1.ia.us.da.qwest.net) -- 12/9/4 10:43
  - Re: Cracked Footboard
    Jane (adsl-68-91-80-4.dsl.ksc2mo.swbell.net) -- 10/22/5 11:35
- Re: Cracked Footboard
  Greg Scholl (ct-waterbury1b-56.wtrbct.adelphia.net) -- 12/9/4 23:17

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