Before anyone asks, yes I did this... I leaned on it and it just sort of folded. :-(
I saw other discussions on the brads (pin nails) holding trim pieces; they might work there but I think they're too light for the construction of the bench seat. That's why I'm posting... not to brag on my prowess with a screwdriver, but to say "ugh" regarding the bench construction.
To repair, I cut off the staples and used screws with pilot holes.
The screws are wood screws, #8 x 1¼. (1½ and above is too long.)
I didn't upgrade the other bench because it's against a wall and doesn't flex like this one does.
I saw other discussions on the brads (pin nails) holding trim pieces; they might work there but I think they're too light for the construction of the bench seat. That's why I'm posting... not to brag on my prowess with a screwdriver, but to say "ugh" regarding the bench construction.
To repair, I cut off the staples and used screws with pilot holes.
The screws are wood screws, #8 x 1¼. (1½ and above is too long.)
I didn't upgrade the other bench because it's against a wall and doesn't flex like this one does.
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