How to repair broken leg “fixed” with Gorilla glue

[BigC]

I'm a newbie when it comes to phonographs but with glue I've worked with alot. Stay away from ANY wood glue that states its expanding glue! I've learned the hard way that this wood is terrible for furniture restoration because it continues to expand even when left overnight. You might be able to get the excess off with some paint thinner. Titetbond Premium glue is super strong and is easy to clean up the excess with a damp rag, it does take a while to set. Gorilla wood glue is great it sets really fast, it's easy to clean with a damp rag and it's super strong. On both of these glues you place a small amount on both sides of the wood and cover the complete joint and squeeze them together. Gorilla glue will set fast! I can guarantee that if done correctly the joint will not fail. I have built many many projects and have never had joint failure. If you follow the instructions the glue is stronger than the wood you will not be able to take them apart! I have done many experiments with different types of glue and these to are the best in my opinion. Good luck.

[JeffR1]

But that is the problem with Gorilla glue, it's sets too fast, you have no time to adjust the joint or correct it.
Same with hot-pot hide glue, it's awful stuff to work with.

I prefer a 24 hour 2 part epoxy resin glue, lots of pot time to work with, it needs clamps though, but clamps should be used in any descent job.
Sorry for saying, but these handy-man quicky glues that require no clamps are not practical to get a satisfactory job, and if you do, you're lucky.
They're good for repairing the busted dowel lawn chair for the flea market.

As for the OP and his leg, a heat gun may get things warm enough with out destroying the leg to soften the glue enough to let go.
Use some aluminum foil to protect the leg while slowly moving the gun around the joint _ some hand pressure on the joint while heating and I think it would let go.

[BigC]

Well not really a handyman, but with over 10 years as a machinist and working with the US military on every from guns to tanks I got to play with tons of stuff. But I'm new at this hobby and just trying to help out with this. My other hobby is carpentry and I've been doing that since 1985. If you wanted to repair a odd shape piece with contours like a leg from a table or cabinet you can't use a clamps but you can use bands made from bicycle inner tubes to hold it in place. Good luck with your project.