Most of my repair work as a flipper was fixing bad repairs. It is critical to repair older furniture correctly. With patience and the right tools, tung and grove, dowels, mortise and tendon, and natural and faux wood pieces can be saved. A madman with staples, nails, and glue can destroy much furniture. And believe me, I have seen many horrible half-assed repair jobs on beautiful furniture. When only glue and pressure are needed to bring back the original artistry, please take the time to learn how to repair breaks correctly. Your efforts will be rewarded. Continue Reading