Preparing the damaged area
A damaged corner is best repaired with a patch. If the edges of the break are ragged or sharp, use a wood chisel to cut a shallow, oval-shaped mortise with smooth edges around the damage. Hold the chisel with the bevel facing down and work with the grain of the wood.
Installing the patch
Cut a patch that roughly fits the mortise, then shape it with sandpaper or a chisel until it fits perfectly. Spread some glue in the mortise and set the patch in position, aligning its grain with that of the workpiece. Use masking tape to keep the patch in place while the glue dries. To level the patch with the surrounding surfaces, pare away the excess with the chisel. Cut with the grain, keeping the chisel bevel side up.
Filling a damaged a corner
An alternative to patching a damaged corner is to reconstruct it with wood filler. Secure the workpiece in a vise. Make a form No keep the filler from sagging by taping a thin piece of metal or plastic, or a tongue depressor to the side of the stock. If you use a tongue depressor, place a strip of wax paper underneath to keep the filler from bonding to the stick. Apply the filler with a putty knife, then tape a second form to the top surface.
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