Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks/Bedpost Repair

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Expert: - 5/8/2007


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I would like to repair bedposts of a 4-poster bed.  The posts originally were screwed into the wood of the headboard/footboard.  The grooves in the wood are 'stripped'.  I would like a solid repair - any ideas?  

Answer
Hi Denise
Nice to hear from you.
Without seeing this damage, it sounds like mortise and tenon construction with screws added for additional support.
And your mortise joint has become too big for the tenon to fit tightly. This happens with movement.
Look at this site to see if thats how your bed is constructed.
http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/articles/mortiseandtenon.cfm
This will require the help of a skilled woodworker to fix.
Get back to me if this is not your type of construction.
Then I will need a picture is possible.
Kindest Regards
Eileen

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