I totally messed up my project by gluing the drawer faces onto the wrong drawers, and now the walnut grain doesn't match up at all! I double-checked everything before making the glue decision, so I'm really at a loss here. I'm looking for advice on how to carefully remove these glued-on drawer faces. I don't have access to a bandsaw, and I'm a bit apprehensive about using a table saw. My best option seems to be hand-sawing it off slowly. Any tips?
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You could try taking the drawers out and swapping them around, if that's possible. Sometimes it's better to work with what you have instead of fighting with glue! Just a thought!
Haha, that would definitely be a creative solution!
Most wood glues will give way with heat, so a heat gun set on medium for a couple of minutes could work wonders! Get a putty knife in there as the glue softens, but don't rush it!
Great tip! I might splurge on a heat gun now, too. It sounds like a useful tool to have around.
A common trick is to use acetone to soften PVA glue. If you can get it in between the glued surfaces, it'll help you pry them apart gently. Just be cautious; acetone can discolor some woods, so testing it in a hidden spot is key.
Absolutely, acetone could save you a lot of trouble—and it’s worth testing first.
If you do have to cut, I suggest using a Japanese pull saw since it has a fine blade and would make a clean cut. Just take your time with it!
Good idea! I might try that if all else fails.
Yeah, swapping them around could save you a ton of work! Just make sure to check the fit since one is upside down.