MTS Creative Services

Completed the Charles Limbert dining table.

Here’s the story.....

Charles Limbert Dining Table Restored I had the chance and the honor to work on an authentic Charles Limbert dining table over the past few weeks. The table was 48 inches in diameter and had only one of its leaves remaining. At first, I was asked just to refinish the top and caulk pai...

Is furniture repair on your radar screen? Thinking of using a polyurethane glue like Gorilla Glue? Well, it might not be your best choice.

I'm working on a table for a client that tried to repair the table legs with polyurethane glue but without a real good way of clamping the joint, the results were less than desirable. The polyurethane glue turned into a foam and had no holding power whatsoever.

I was able to disassemble and clean the joint. One joint requires drilling out two 5/8" oak dowels that were broken. Now with the correct glue and pressure, the legs are back on the table and stronger than ever.

Contact me for any of your furniture repairs.