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Re: Side Rail Removal
« Reply #15 on: March 15, 2009, 08:37:15 PM »
Any tips on removing side rail rivets before i wreck it with my long screwdriver & hammer  !)# - havent removed or refitted one yet.
Millsy
Begun to remove my siderails today - Found it easier to drill them out like rivets.
1. First using a centre punch - centre punch centre of nail.
2. Start with small drill bit (around 5/64) - drill a fraction in so large drill wont slip and damage rail.
3. Keep drilling with 5/32 drill bit till past nail head.
4. Pull out rail using thin ruler or screwdriver - Nail head will fall out.
5. Do all nails then side rail will come off.
6. 1/2 the nails will be sticking out minus their heads - grab the pliers and srew em out.
All done - hope this makes sense.
Millsy
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