The Molding on one of the feet had been worn down or broken off so the first step in replacing this was to remove the broken wood and glue on a new patch. Below is a photo of the new patch being glued onto the foot:
After the glue had dried I was left with a solid block of walnut which I carved down by hand with chisels and gouges. Here are a before and after photo:
When the piece is finished I will stain the foot to blend in with the rest of the piece.
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