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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;verybrad, post: 9545941, member: 37&quot;]Any good wood glue is fine. Just be sure to clean off any old glue on the joined surfaces first (down to bare wood as much as possible).&nbsp; You will need to clamp this and/or attach with finish nails to get a proper bond.&nbsp; If you use finish nails, pre-drill holes the same size or just slightly smaller diameter than the nail you use.&nbsp; Countersink it and fill the holes afterward.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The Howard&#039;s comes in colors so no need for a stain.&nbsp; You can apply it all over and may need to coat bare areas more than once.&nbsp; This is the fastest possible fix to spruce this up.&nbsp; If you don&#039;t like the way the top turns out, you could wipe the top with lacquer thinner to remove any oxidized finish and spread any existing finish more evenly.&nbsp; This is a gunky process that removes finish and I recommend working quickly so that your rag does not stick. Alternately, you can always strip and sand it for a more uniform look.&nbsp; I generally do not recommend sanding antiques, as it removes patina that can&#039;t be replicated.&nbsp; Sometimes it comes down to losing patina or living with a stain you don&#039;t like.&nbsp;&nbsp; Use a paste wax once you are happy with the look for additional protection and depth of finish.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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