wobbly leg |
(what's inside?) |
This sofa is made of factory stretched leather, so I wasn't keen on removing any of it unless I had to. I unscrewed the leg, then carefully pulled the dust covers back (2 layers) by removing the staples with a small head screw driver.
Yikes! The inside. |
split leg |
not much support here! |
I then pre-drilled a hole through the sofa frame and the piece of wood holding the leg. I drilled though the frame far enough to make a mark on the wood with the leg fitting on it, then I took it out, put it in a vise, and drilled through the length of the piece.
After that, I put the piece back into place, used a 6" bolt screw (with a washer) and carefully drilled it through and into the other side of the sofa arm. Now, the piece of wood holding the leg is not only stronger, but it is locked into place with glue, 2 bolts that go all the way through it, and anchored by metal braces.
This should now support heavy people, kids, and the occasional elephant.
locked and anchored into place |
So.... again: Since you almost never get a chance to see what's "under the hood" when buying a sofa - remember the weight. Good wood is heavy. Pine and particle board is light.
You absolutely get what you pay for.