Hey everyone! I've got a drawer that's a bit wonky—it's lower on the left side. I think I just need to tighten a screw that's hard to reach. To get at it, I'm trying to remove the drawer, but I'm having some trouble with the clips at the bottom. The right clip seems fine, but the left one feels like it's glued. I'm considering using a heat gun to help loosen it, but is that safe for the wood? What should I do?
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It sounds like you might just need to mess with the drawer slide releases. They usually come out in different directions, so try to push the right clip toward the wall and the left one toward the middle of the drawer. I really doubt it's glued. As for the heat gun, I wouldn't recommend it—you could end up damaging the finish on the wood.
Yep, that's good advice! I also struggled with similar clips before. Just hold the drawer steady and try twisting or lifting to release it. If you do find glue, you can use isopropyl alcohol to soften it. Just be careful not to hurt the surface.