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gnisna t1_j1z74ff wrote

Reattach the legs with PL and whatever is currently holding it. Cheap easy way you can do it for a cheap table. Every other suggestion is too much investment and time for something made of chip board.

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MelodicCampaign4314 t1_j1zf5hd wrote

Finally someone who actually knows when to cut losses….More than 5$ and they might as well put it towards a new table.

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danauns t1_j1zdobf wrote

This.

However these legs are attached to cheap particleboard, disassembling the thing, and liberal application of PL on all hardware and contacting surfaces - they will be rock solid. I would be tempted to even do a caulk style bead around each leg as a final step to really lock them in.

Don't over think a solve for a cheap piece of furniture folks. I'm all for fixing stuff and avoiding landfill, but the right fix here is PL. New legs? Adding cross braces? Absolutely not necessary.

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TheSnootBooper t1_j2084ka wrote

The internet says PL is polyurethane adhesive? Why that instead of another adhesive? I'm asking to learn - not doubting you.

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FoxyOne74 t1_j20ga9h wrote

Not who you asked but I think the answer would be pretty universal. PL glue such as PL400 or PL Premium is kind of the go to glue for trades people. Not expensive, readily available, and it works very well if you use as directed.

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TheSnootBooper t1_j20ht74 wrote

That's the impression I got, but it's weird I haven't heard of it. I'm not a tradesman but I've done a fair bit of work at my house.

Is it gap filling? Something you'd use (among other things) to stick two pieces together where you may not have as much surface contact as you'd want? In this case, it will fill in gaps in the screw holes in addition to being adhesive?

Again - just looking to learn. The next DIY project is always around the corner. >.<

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FoxyOne74 t1_j20kwsb wrote

Within reason it's gap filling. I think if used as the original commentor of this thread suggested, it will probably make the desk feel fairly sturdy.

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No-Awareness-1834 OP t1_j21kf4u wrote

So I would just detach the lags, add PL and stick them back and for good measure add some around the legs on the inside too? That seems pretty cheap and easy

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gnisna t1_j21rm3n wrote

No need on the exterior, as PL is an adhesive, and not a caulking. It wouldn’t hurt, but it won’t help much all that much. Plus it’s kinda ugly.

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