Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago
πππππHow To Fix A Broken Spindle Leg AND A Missing Piece Of Foot | Thrift Store Vintage Dresser Makeover
If you have, or have come across, a gorgeous piece of furniture with a broken spindle or a missing piece, I hope this tutorial inspires you to grab it up anyway! Here's how I fixed this cracked spindle leg and replaced a missing piece of wood foot. Now this dresser stands tall and proud... and I love it so much, it's a keeper!
In this makeover, youβll learn how to:
β Fix a broken spindle and missing foot
β Remove an existing finish with NO smelly chemicals
β Use a gel stain for a gorgeous finish
β Bring wood back to life with a FOOLPROOF topcoat
π PRODUCTS USED:
π Thrift Store Dresser β SALVAGED
π White Lightning Cleaner β dixiebellepaint.com/white-lightning-cleaner/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Auto Sponge β amzn.to/4lKihiH
π Sanding Sponge β dixiebellepaint.com/sanding-sponge/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Paint Brush β dixiebellepaint.com/dbp-synthetic-brushes/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Golden Ash Gel Stain β dixiebellepaint.com/no-pain-gel-stain-oil-based/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Umber SILK All-In-One Mineral Paint β dixiebellepaint.com/umber-silk-all-in-one-mineral-paint/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Big Mamβs Butta Topcoat β dixiebellepaint.com/big-mamas-butta/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Casting Puttyβ amzn.to/4hL1j2f
π Two Part Epoxy Clay β amzn.to/47E7eSh
π Wood Glueβ amzn.to/4nzI3pJ
π TOOLS USED:
π Carbide Scraperβ (18% OFF as of writing!) amzn.to/4oU4IOz
π Furniture Clampsβ amzn.to/3LnooMA
π Glue Syringeβ amzn.to/4833BWj
π Prybar Tool Setβ amzn.to/47CPzdG
π Dewalt Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Set (17% OFF as of writing) β amzn.to/4nhlBCp
π STEP-BY-STEP WRITTEN BLOG POST
salvagedinspirations.com/how-to-fix-a-broken-spindle-leg
π JOIN THE SALVAGED FAMILY
Get exclusive makeovers, freebies & creative tips β salvagedinspirations.com/become-a-salvaged-inspirations-vip
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Pinterest β /sidenise
Instagram β /salvaged_inspirations
Facebook β /salvagedinspirationsblog
π₯ RELATED VIDEOS:
How To Flip A Gateleg Table | Easy DIY Furniture β β’ Charred Hickory Gateleg Table Makeover
How To Decoupage Furniture | Step-by-Step β β’ HOW TO DECOUPAGE FURNITURE
Beginner-Friendly Furniture Makeovers β β’ Beginner Friendly Furniture Makeover | 7 B...
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πππππHow To Fix A Broken Spindle Leg AND A Missing Piece Of Foot | Thrift Store Vintage Dresser Makeover
If you have, or have come across, a gorgeous piece of furniture with a broken spindle or a missing piece, I hope this tutorial inspires you to grab it up anyway! Here's how I fixed this cracked spindle leg and replaced a missing piece of wood foot. Now this dresser stands tall and proud... and I love it so much, it's a keeper!
In this makeover, youβll learn how to:
β Fix a broken spindle and missing foot
β Remove an existing finish with NO smelly chemicals
β Use a gel stain for a gorgeous finish
β Bring wood back to life with a FOOLPROOF topcoat
π PRODUCTS USED:
π Thrift Store Dresser β SALVAGED
π White Lightning Cleaner β dixiebellepaint.com/white-lightning-cleaner/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Auto Sponge β amzn.to/4lKihiH
π Sanding Sponge β dixiebellepaint.com/sanding-sponge/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Paint Brush β dixiebellepaint.com/dbp-synthetic-brushes/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Golden Ash Gel Stain β dixiebellepaint.com/no-pain-gel-stain-oil-based/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Umber SILK All-In-One Mineral Paint β dixiebellepaint.com/umber-silk-all-in-one-mineral-paint/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Big Mamβs Butta Topcoat β dixiebellepaint.com/big-mamas-butta/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
π Casting Puttyβ amzn.to/4hL1j2f
π Two Part Epoxy Clay β amzn.to/47E7eSh
π Wood Glueβ amzn.to/4nzI3pJ
π TOOLS USED:
π Carbide Scraperβ (18% OFF as of writing!) amzn.to/4oU4IOz
π Furniture Clampsβ amzn.to/3LnooMA
π Glue Syringeβ amzn.to/4833BWj
π Prybar Tool Setβ amzn.to/47CPzdG
π Dewalt Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Set (17% OFF as of writing) β amzn.to/4nhlBCp
π STEP-BY-STEP WRITTEN BLOG POST
salvagedinspirations.com/how-to-fix-a-broken-spindle-leg
π JOIN THE SALVAGED FAMILY
Get exclusive makeovers, freebies & creative tips β salvagedinspirations.com/become-a-salvaged-inspirations-vip
π FOLLOW FOR MORE INSPIRATION:
Pinterest β /sidenise
Instagram β /salvaged_inspirations
Facebook β /salvagedinspirationsblog
π₯ RELATED VIDEOS:
How To Flip A Gateleg Table | Easy DIY Furniture β β’ Charred Hickory Gateleg Table Makeover
How To Decoupage Furniture | Step-by-Step β β’ HOW TO DECOUPAGE FURNITURE
Beginner-Friendly Furniture Makeovers β β’ Beginner Friendly Furniture Makeover | 7 B...
Affiliate links β I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks so much for supporting Salvaged Inspirations! π










