Thread: Furniture repair?

Hey guys,

So I have a pretty nice couch that i need to get repaired. One of the wooden beams broke and I was wondering if any of you woodworkers might know how to repair it. I can get pictures in when I get home this afternoon. Any feedback would be appreciated! ;D

Depending on where the break is and how it broke, it could be an incredibly simple fix.

Originally Posted by Theseus

Depending on where the break is and how it broke, it could be an incredibly simple fix.

hopefully so! I really like this sofa!

The way they make furniture these days it's hard to tell. If it's a solid wood piece it can probably be replaced or repaired. If it's that press board stuff which tends to crumble that could be another story.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

The way they make furniture these days it's hard to tell. If it's a solid wood piece it can probably be replaced or repaired. If it's that press board stuff which tends to crumble that could be another story.

Its a pretty hefty sofa made in the good ol' USA. ;D

If you can get access to it where it broke, it should be an easy fix to scab a good piece of wood across the broken section. You can glue it to the broken parts, then use long wood screws on it in or drill it through both pieces and bolt it.

If it's in a tight spot you might be able to set the crack, and plate it with a piece of flat steel or possibly angle iron.

If you decide to bolt it, I'd recommend some pretty large washers on both sides if using wood or on the wood side if using steel. That will help spread the compression load when you tighten the bolts.

Post a pic and let's see if we can help you add "furniture repairman" to your resume.

Alright guys lol.. I have had my couch like this about an entire semester! Now that summer has started i actually have time to repair it. Here are some pictures I just took.
I managed to take the broken piece out and removed the springs, I then places it back and now I have a few questions. Should I sister this section of the wooden brace?
If yall have any more suggestions please let me know!

Replace the entire piece.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Replace the entire piece.

lol, If I had the money I would :P

Quick and dirty fix, 2' piece of 2x4, some 2.5" #8 screws, and a 1/8 drill bit to predrill the 2x4 only. Load it up with PL glue (small caulking gun type) and 5 screws per section.

Dont over torque the screws or you may as well not bother putting them in!

You could just clamp and PL glue, but I would screw it.

Good luck, you should be able to get all that stuff for less than 20$ and depot will cut the wood for you if you dont have the tools handy.