Thread: Hole too large

Turn the shaft down a little bit more then make a sleeve for it out of Blackwood then turn that to the correct size.

Dan

Polyurethane glue will fill a sloppy joint, just dont expect it to fill a massively sloppy joint.

why not turn up a plug for the holes and drill it out a smaller size for your pegs

if its only 1mm or so just wrap some paper around it to fit and give it a good soaking in glue

Is this a record?

One simple question, four responses, all good, sensible and likely effective.

OK, make that five responses, with four good answers

Another suggestion, use a 2 part epoxy glue, they can fill gaps and still retain strength.

Thats 5 possible fixes.

Must just mean we are all good at fixing our mistakes

Ian

Hole too large

I knew a girl like that once

Thanks guys, all good suggestions except the last one which isn't really a suggestion . I'll buy some of the glues mentioned and see how they work. Next time I'll be more careful with the parting tool, it must have been too sharp .

You could use a fine saw ( a hack saw would do if you don't have a dove tail saw) and cut a cross into the end of your tenon (shaft) stopping just below the shoulder. Drive a shim into each cut to expand slightly. Never tried it but it should work.

Mick

A variation on Harry72's idea... paint the shaft with glue and wrap it with thread. Build up "layers" of thread and glue until it's the right diameter.

Old bushies trick for fixing wonky chair legs.