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How to Fix a Cedar Chest With Split Wood Where the Hinge Mounts

The quality of a cedar chest comes from the craftsmanship of its maker. Even well crafted wood furniture, however, can start to show the signs of use by developing cracks. Proud owners of well used cedar chests, for example, continuously open and close the lid. The repetitive stress that occurs between the hinge and the wood can eventually cause the wood to split. Repair the split with powerful adhesive so the sealed wood is strong enough to continue supporting the hinge.

Things You'll Need

  • Screwdriver
  • Utility knife
  • Epoxy adhesive
  • Cedar sawdust
  • Putty knife
  • Denatured alcohol
  • Clamp or weights
  • Drill
  • 1/4-inch dowel
  • Saw
  • Wood glue
  • Hammer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Back out the hinge screws with a screwdriver and remove the hinge.

    • 2

      Clean out any frays from inside the split, using a utility knife.

    • 3

      Mix together equal parts of epoxy adhesive and saw dust until a wood-toned and textured mixture is achieved.

    • 4

      Force the adhesive into the split, using a putty knife. If necessary, wedge the split with the tip of a pencil to open it slightly. Clean any smeared adhesive quickly by wiping it away with a rag dampened with denatured alcohol.

    • 5

      Clamp the chest lid or apply pressure with weights to compress the split. Leave the clamp until the epoxy cures.

    • 6

      Drill out the previous screw holes with a 1/4-inch drill bit. Saw plugs out of a 1/4-inch dowel to fit into the drilled holes. Coat the sides of the plugs with wood glue and tap them into the holes with a hammer. Leave the wood glue to dry.

    • 7

      Drill new pilot holes for the hinge, using a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the thread diameter of the hinge screws. Set the hinge in place and drive screws through the screw holes and into the pilot holes to secure it in place.

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