Restoration file #2: Joining 2 metals without welding

     It's easy to join wood, plastic, rubber and cloth together. You only need a glue or a needle and a thread, but what about if you join a metal leg of a chair without welding. Here's an easy way.

Our wooden stool looks OK from afar. 

But, if you look closer, one leg needs repair. We need to join it back together to is frame for better support. I am a housewife and I do not have any experience on welding things. Here's my solution: 

Step 1: Buy Galvanized Wire. Choose the thinnest so that, you can easily wrap it around the metal leg.
I used (2) 50 centimeter wires to join the leg to the frame. Use PLIERS to tighten the wires.

Step 2: Apply PAINT PRIMER to the joint. Let it dry for an hour then apply a second coating.

 

Step 3: Paint the joint using an ENAMEL that will match your chair or tables original legs.