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danauns t1_j1zdobf wrote

Reply to comment by gnisna in Easy and cheap way to reinforce my table legs to avoid wobble by No-Awareness-1834

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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