Hi,
I have to repair a stair tread that has split along the front edge.
I'm thinking of putting glue in the split, then putting a couple of screws in to close the split. Then using five dowels to reinforce the join. Finally removing the screws and filling the holes.
The split is about 3 cm from the front of the tread, so I figure I'm going to need 6 cm dowels.
I've never made a dowel joint so was wondering how tight a fit they are, and whether I'm going to have a problem inserting the dowels? What would be the best glue to use?
Does this sound like a sensible solution? Any recommendations/advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Dauph
I have to repair a stair tread that has split along the front edge.
I'm thinking of putting glue in the split, then putting a couple of screws in to close the split. Then using five dowels to reinforce the join. Finally removing the screws and filling the holes.
The split is about 3 cm from the front of the tread, so I figure I'm going to need 6 cm dowels.
I've never made a dowel joint so was wondering how tight a fit they are, and whether I'm going to have a problem inserting the dowels? What would be the best glue to use?
Does this sound like a sensible solution? Any recommendations/advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Dauph