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looking for tips on how to anchor moulded arm rest on 8 ft straight bar (sides also)
Very carefully to be sure:
Do a dry run of all sections to be sure they fit and your angles are correct.
Line up the seams and glue them with Elmers type wood glue. The bottom should be glued to the bar top using a PL-200 type construction adhesive.
Once all segments are clamped in place, drill pilot holes from below, being carefully not to drill too deep, then screw from below the rough bar top layer with 1″ to 1 1/4″ screws.
One screw every 16″ should be sufficient to hold it in place until the glue sets up.I’ve also seen people use a air powered a finsish or brad nailer, then putty up the holes. Remember, not a framing nailer – it will definitely split the molding.
I highly recommend drilling pilot holes are using screws from behind.
Hope that helps.
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