How To Fix A Metal Chair Leg: Methods To Fix A Metal Chair Leg


Methods To Fix A Metal Chair Leg

There are two methods by which the user can fix a broken metal chair leg i.e. to weld a broken chair leg or use epoxy resin on to the joint broken metal in order to fix its cracks. The brief overview of both the methods is given below:

Weld A Broken Chair Leg:

In order to weld a broken metal chair leg, the user needs to follow the below-given steps:
  • The first step will be to set the broken leg againt the chair.
  • The next step will be to hold the tip of welding electrode close to the joint.
  • After that, the user needs to melt the metal into the joint by activating the welding electrode trigger.
  • The next step will be to repeat the process across the joint until the weld penetrates to get the deep strength.
  • The last step will be to wait till the metal cools down before repeating the whole process on to the back of the joint.

Fix The Chair With Epoxy Resin:

The broken or cracked metal chair leg can be fixed by using a cold-weld compound such as epoxy resin for which the required steps are given below:
  • The first step will be to clean the broken leg by rubbing a rag over it in order to remove the loose rust or dust from the cracked chair leg.
  • The next step will be to cut the wire metal or mesh and then coat it with epoxy resin.
  • After that, the user needs to set the wire mesh so that its edges bond firmly.
  • Then the user needs to set the wire mesh over the cracks and add some extra epoxy resin on to it until the mesh sets fully.
  • The next step will be to apply metal hardener and paste on to the chair leg in order to fill in the chips present in it.
  • The last step will be to sand down the chair leg once the epoxy resin on to it is completely dry.

Note: The user can apply a coat of protective wax or paint on to the fixed chair leg section whether fixed by weld or epoxy resin. The user can also re-chrome the legs of the metal chair if required so that the legs match.
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