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Hi, I just bought a side board from West Elm and put it together. Everything went fine, till the last piece: the drawer! I put it in and noticed it was tilted. It turns out it's defected and the two rails are not leveled right. West Elm is sending a replacement drawer as we speak. The problem is: I can't get this drawer out to put the new one in!!!
I did put the rails in correctly. The drawer cannot be tilted up, and I can't see any buttons on the rails. Any idea of how I can take it out??
Thanks for any help!
Frank,
Need more information to help you, can you give me more info, or possibly a picture? What sort of drawer slide- metal, wooden, side mount, bottom mount? Ball bearing or single roller slide? Can you see any writing on it at all, like a brand name?
If you want, send a picture to my personal e-mail account and I'll try to help you out. Write me at: jamie@wooditis.com.
Jamie Yocono
www.wooditis.com
Las Vegas, NV
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Jamie Yocono
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Woodworker, Furniture designer/builder, industrial arts educator. Bachelor degree in Furniture Design, and journeyman carpenter, with a 4 year apprenticeship. Currently owner of custom furniture/cabinet shop in Las Vegas, NV. Can answer most woodworking questions EXCEPT those regarding repairs, refinishing, and antiques.
Experience
Bachelor in Furniture Design - Ohio University (1980)
Journeyman Carpenter, Local 639
Adult educator - Developed adult education woodworking program for the University of Akron, and taught classes there for 9 years.
Opened a private woodworking school in Las Vegas, NV and teach private and semi-private lessons. In 2011, I will begin teaching UNLV woodworking classes at my school. Sweet!
Organizations
Furniture Society
Publications
Tile Design and Installation Magazine (Article on inlaying tile into wood)
Education/Credentials
Journeyman Union Carpenter
Bachelors degree in Furniture Design (Ohio University)
College of Hard Knocks!
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