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I have a heavy wood picture frame (16x20) that was knocked on the floor and broke at the bottom corner joint (thankfully the glass didn't break). What is the strongest glue to fix this?
The frame/picture will be hung above fragile items so I don't want to worry about the glue failing and the glass falling out.
Also, can someone suggest how I should clamp the frame? With it being a 90 degree angle, I'm not sure how to effectively clamp it.
I wouldn't use just glue. Minimally use a L shaped mending plate if possible, any hardware store should have them. Put one on the inside and outside corner. if possible. If you have two people you should be able to get it reasonably tight fit. Depending on the size of the frame you may need some really short screws:
Elemers or any wood glue glue. If you are going to do this yourself use a hot glue gun, only because you can hold it together and it will set quick, then you install the l brackets. If you want to take this a step further drill a very small pilot hole through both pieces on the side. Use a small finishing screw. I started doing this with moldings on outside corners and it was like "wish I thought of that 25 years ago.".
They are more versatile than corner clamps, so you are likely to find another use. It will be finicky to get around the entire frame, but it does work with some care.
The mechanical fasteners coalman recommended will work as well, but they do create small stress points where the screws go into the wood. Most likely not a problem, but occasionally they will fail. Whatever you do, make sure to drive a small pilot hole.
x 2 on Titebond wood glue. Make sure to remove all the old glue buildup from the mitered joints to get to the raw wood, without removing any of the wood through. New glue to old glue seldom works for long. JMO
I think for a one-off I would probably just drive a small nail into the molding on either side of the corner (perpendicular to the molding and parallel to the glass) and then once I got everything glued up and assembled, just wrap rubber bands around and around to hold it tight while the glue sets up. When completed, just undo the rubber bands and pull the little nails. Because it's on the side, no one will ever notice two small nail holes.
I have a heavy wood picture frame (16x20) that was knocked on the floor and broke at the bottom corner joint (thankfully the glass didn't break). What is the strongest glue to fix this?
The frame/picture will be hung above fragile items so I don't want to worry about the glue failing and the glass falling out.
Also, can someone suggest how I should clamp the frame? With it being a 90 degree angle, I'm not sure how to effectively clamp it.
Unless is a very valuable frame that you don't want to get rid off, the fastest way to take care of it is by replacing the frame with a new one. That is fast and easy to do, and you don't have to worry about it until you drop it again.
Gorilla glue has a variety that you can get in the drugstore or heavy duty variety in the the big hardware stores.... epoxy, construction glue, brush on etc. Didn't know they had a vast range till I needed some.
Gorilla glue has a variety that you can get in the drugstore or heavy duty variety in the the big hardware stores.... epoxy, construction glue, brush on etc. Didn't know they had a vast range till I needed some.
That is a good suggestion that is good for a temporary repair. The problem is that glue alone is not going to hold a frame from separating at the corners, unless these are braced.
Gorilla glue has a variety that you can get in the drugstore or heavy duty variety in the the big hardware stores.... epoxy, construction glue, brush on etc. Didn't know they had a vast range till I needed some.
Does all Gorilla glue expand as it cures? That is why I don't use it often on wood. For the OP, regular Elmer's white glue will work well (as long as you secure the pieces while it cures).
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