The joints on this sofa were very loose because some of the dowels were broken.
![Sofa before repair](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1052b-850x605.jpg)
To repair it, all the upholstery was removed.
![Removing upholstery from the sofa frame](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1052c-850x525.jpg)
The frame was taken apart, and the broken dowels were drilled out and replaced with new.
![Sofa frame dis-assembled](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1052d-850x850.jpg)
The frame was then re-glued, re-assembled, and clamped tight.
![Sofa frame glued and clamped](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1052e-850x482.jpg)
All the tack holes were filled with sawdust and glue and sanded flush.
![Sofa frame with tack holes filled](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1052f-850x850.jpg)
Here’s the repaired frame, ready to be sent to the upholsterer.
![Sofa frame after repair](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1052a-850x482.jpg)
This sofa frame was repaired for an Amenia NY client.