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
Good one Kev !
I tried this once, but my hand is obviously not as stable as yours. I was concerned that I would apply too much pressure with the drill and have it scream across the side rail like a skater on ice !
I might give it another go. Great tip !
