Is it possible to repair dovetail joints?

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Is it possible to repair dovetail joints? I've inherited some old drawers which are very nice but a bit a bit wonky after years of misuse.

Simon · Accepted Answer

Hi it is possible to repair dovetailed draws thay will need cleaning out and new glue and clamping while drying

Imre · Answer

Hi, Yes, it is possible to repair it, this is also part of the professional renovation of antique furniture. Take care.

Steve · Answer

Of course anything can be repaired as long as its still there just whip out the draw use white pva glue force it into any joints leave them over night and thats it repaired

Gavin · Answer

Yes if you can separate them clean the glue off and any other dirt re glue and clamp them until set ( next day)

Jason · Answer

Yes if you take them apart and re glue them they should be good to go she’s are probably dry on the joints

Alan · Answer

If the dovetails are really loose the drawer can be disamantles,replied and reassembled..sometimes they can be replied an filled without dissasembly

Mark · Answer

Hi . If the dovetails  are that loose. Probably  best to  take draws apart . Clean of any old glue . And reassemble   with fresh glue.  And  clamp  until  cured. Hope this helps

Lawrence · Answer

clean eny loose bits of the draws give it a little sand down glue the joints again and clamp it and leave it overnight and you have your drawers back

Duane · Answer

I would imagine not to be honest without cutting the timber and doing a re dove tail

Keith · Answer

Hi, if it's broken off then it can't be repair.
But if a peice is left on it then it can be repaired .

Is it possible to repair dovetail joints?

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