I bought a used 6-section sectional barrister bookcase that needs a little bit of rehab. There are two things wrong with it:
The open leg base broke apart
The doors are kind of tight in the frames when you try to open/close them (paste wax for lubrication?)
This is not an antique, and I did not pay much for the unit. I don't have the make/model on hand, but I'd guess it was manufactured no earlier than the 90's.
Anyhow, I need to repair the base and I'm a bit confused. The base was assembled with triangle blocks glued and stapled, but the tenons were *not* glued in. Is there a reason for this? When I reassemble it, I'm planning on gluing them in unless there's a reason not to. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
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