Comments on: I suck at IKEA.

Question: I suck at IKEA.

hellbient — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:20:47 -0800

How do you get a plastic IKEA rivet out of a half-built drawer?

I was on auto pilot putting together the last drawer and did this step, except I put the middle board in upside-down. So I desperately need to get that middle board turned right side up, otherwise the drawer set is pretty useless. I tried pulling it out, but unfortunately it seems to be in there nice and good. I'm afraid I'm going to tear apart the particle board if I pull too hard.

By: bizwank

bizwank — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:34:44 -0800

The particle board is stronger than the plastic rivet, so if something's going to give it probably won't be the drawer piece. Use something flat to pry the boards apart a little then just pull them apart, being sure to keep them straight. You can always get replacement rivets from Ikea if necessary.

By: hortense

hortense — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:57:01 -0800

Use a car jack inside the drawer.

By: hellbient

hellbient — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:58:03 -0800

It worked! Got one side, working on the other. Thanks, with your help, I may get some sleep tonight.

By: hellbient

hellbient — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:05:12 -0800

Just got the other side!
Car jack's a good idea too.