How to remove nails from IKEA furniture

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  • @denosha6090
    @denosha6090 6 років тому +84

    You sir are a damn brilliant mind- I was freaking out because I did the dumbest thing and had hammered the chipboard on the wrong way around and thought I was going to have to sell a kidney to buy another goddamn Billy bookcase but thanks to you and your brilliant video and modern day technology I was saved. May you be blessed from the high heavens above and good fortune shine on you xxxx

  • @Killjoy3990
    @Killjoy3990 4 роки тому +17

    Your are a lifesaver.
    Sincerely,
    A guy currently standing over his hemnes wardrobe wondering why he had to nail every. Single. Nail. Provided. In the back board

  • @SandraHerber-h2w
    @SandraHerber-h2w 11 місяців тому +5

    Thank you so much!! I accidentally nailed the back of an Ikea bookcase backwards and thought all was lost... and my kid for whom I built the bookcase was pretty upset. I tried to take the nails out and was afraid of causing damage, but your method of hammer-tapping them with a flathead screwdriver did the trick perfectly. I was able to correctly position the back of the bookcase, and now there's no sign that anything had initially gone wrong. Thank you!

    • @8dison
      @8dison 7 місяців тому +1

      OMG I did exactly the same as you, this guy saved me

  • @neh81
    @neh81 6 років тому +10

    Thank you so much! Spent hours putting a pax together to find it won’t fit into the closet assembled. You just saved me a bunch of tears!

  • @nitesight2020
    @nitesight2020 5 років тому +6

    I just put the back on flipped on a dark oak. So noticable! Furious at myself but good ol UA-cam to the rescue. Your video saved the day, all removed and corrected, no one would know. Thank you!

  • @jacklim9288
    @jacklim9288 3 роки тому +7

    The sides of the cabinet were concaved inward when nailing, so the shelves didn't fit. Your trick helped me re-nail so the cabinet was ready for Christmas. You are my holiday hero. Thanks so much!

  • @lasagna.mp4399
    @lasagna.mp4399 5 років тому +6

    I stuck the back on some square thing the wrong way round but luckily we have people like you to help us thanks man

  • @arunjsingh23
    @arunjsingh23 3 роки тому +4

    God sent you for us literally bro we are exhausted from
    Packing and this trick changed everything and you saved my closet from breaking wow what a smart technique your visors does make a difference in life bro keep it up

  • @HolyMariaxo
    @HolyMariaxo 4 роки тому +6

    You're a life saver! thank you & bless you! selling my Billy bookcase and was about to cancel the deal when I came across this video. Thankyouthankyouthankyou

  • @ShonnyboyMushi
    @ShonnyboyMushi 6 років тому +5

    Checking in from Vancouver, this video saved us from attempting to carry a large closet up two stories! Thank you!!

  • @talaltashfeen196
    @talaltashfeen196 2 роки тому +2

    You released this 5 years ago but just helped me immensely today! Thank you so much

  • @sidlerm1
    @sidlerm1 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video, just saved my Billy today :)
    Grew up without a dad and one of the things I miss a lot is the opportunity to learn some craft, since he was very apt at it.

  • @williamday1157
    @williamday1157 4 роки тому +7

    Super useful tip, worked perfectly to disassemble a wardrobe. Thanks for making the video!

  • @jakkirose6436
    @jakkirose6436 Рік тому +1

    This was the best video! It's Short and to the point, it has perfect camera angles and close ups, and I can understand what he's saying. Thank you so much!! ❤❤

  • @axlent123
    @axlent123 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the tips!!! I’m going to have a go at it. I have two pax almost 8 foot tall wardrobes that I need to move. They sure weren’t going to be moved to the new room without disassemble! Though I did spend some time trying to make it work. ( 8 ft cabinets don’t maneuver around tight corners very well!)
    So now armed with a flathead screwdriver, a hammer, and some patience, I’ll give it a go, your way!

  • @zeger22
    @zeger22 7 років тому +3

    I found this out experimenting, thanks for putting it online! People need to see this. I found that with a very thin screwdriver you can push it far enough below the screw, or in the slit between the panel and side and pull out the panel through that bit of wood. Using the back as a hinge. No need for a hammer or rotating around it if you;re careful. And pulling them out can be done with some pliers too.

    • @liveandlearn5486
      @liveandlearn5486  6 років тому

      zeger22 - Depends how well they are hammered in, I couldn’t get the thin screwdriver under my nail.

  • @edraldi
    @edraldi 6 років тому +26

    Damn it!! I did one build perfectly, then did the other with the back flipped; white side facing the back. My wife said she would never have noticed it. Not me!

  • @linleygranger7917
    @linleygranger7917 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your post. Your process worked a treat on sorting a kitchen cabinet that had not been squared properly.

  • @anandv21
    @anandv21 3 роки тому +1

    Finally today I was able to dismantle and then assemble it together. Thanks again mate!!!

  • @lienswings2541
    @lienswings2541 4 роки тому

    Thank you SO MUCH. Like many others, made the stupid mistake to hammer in the back with the back on the inside. This really helped to fix it!

  • @cjewe1z
    @cjewe1z 10 місяців тому +1

    I am so happy, to be here. I am so happy, to be here. 🤣 On a serious note, these videos are so important. Thank you.

  • @homeofupcycles
    @homeofupcycles 2 роки тому +1

    Omg you have literally just saved my life the I realised I had assembled 2 Billy bookcases wrong 😂. Thank you so much!!!!

    • @sidlerm1
      @sidlerm1 Рік тому +1

      Hahahaha same issue same day, probably oceans apart

  • @russellsmith8832
    @russellsmith8832 7 років тому

    As a 33 year old man-child with no DIY knowledge and a limited tool set this has helped me out no end and saved my wardrobes.

  • @SootheSound
    @SootheSound 3 роки тому +1

    Definitely a neater job than I did. Every hold damaged so far. Must have put the nails in good and proper to start. Great video though, thanks a lot for sharing.

  • @AdaSpaND
    @AdaSpaND Рік тому +1

    this saved my life dude, thanks for this tip

  • @anandv21
    @anandv21 3 роки тому

    Thanks a lot mate...I was worried how will I dismantle and most importantly remove the nails from the back panel. But now I am all sorted.

  • @d1xenotime
    @d1xenotime 2 роки тому

    I was looking for information how to disassemble my Brimnes IKEA wardrobe. Thank you so much for the informative video.

  • @joshdevonport9831
    @joshdevonport9831 4 роки тому +1

    Thankyouu so much!!! You my friend are a Saint! 🙇‍♂️✨ You have no idea how frustrated I got at this stage of taking down my wardrobe 😤😅

  • @binapatelph.d.9695
    @binapatelph.d.9695 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much. Your technique worked so well!! I used a nail filer initially because the nails were so far In. Thereafter, I used the screwdriver. Thank you!!

  • @bartoszopka
    @bartoszopka 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks man, you saved my pax wardrobes!

  • @saradesouza1
    @saradesouza1 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this vid. ❤️ It truly saved my ass when I messed up a bookcase.

  • @saadnaser3388
    @saadnaser3388 6 років тому +2

    dude that`s amazing and really a good way to eliminate the nails from the back of the closet unfortunately i have broke too much of closet back in trying to eliminate the back.

  • @쿠킹채널로직맘
    @쿠킹채널로직맘 3 роки тому +1

    Omg good sir thank you very much. You saved my life! I literally typed removing nails from IKEA and this popped up!

    • @liveandlearn5486
      @liveandlearn5486  3 роки тому

      No problem, it is a popular video and has helped a lot of people. Glad I helped.

  • @sawdustandsurvival
    @sawdustandsurvival 6 років тому +2

    I was all ready to go "naaaa, just hammer from the other side carefully and you'll be fine! As I've done it before without any real issue. However I learned when you go to put it back together you're left with a board with about 50 nails to remove before you attempt! Might as well do it this way (the right way) as in the long run it's not going to take you that much longer. Well done!

  • @Chelly_chelle33
    @Chelly_chelle33 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this! Saved the building process of my dresser! God bless

  • @Kanyewesteros
    @Kanyewesteros 3 роки тому +1

    This has just helped me take a wardrobe apart 🙂

  • @fletcherthenerd
    @fletcherthenerd Рік тому +1

    You're a godsend, I feel so dumb that I needed this but thank you!!

  • @waheedaadam5882
    @waheedaadam5882 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you, I think you may have just saved my life

  • @kleb5208
    @kleb5208 2 роки тому

    Wow! You saved my wardrobe mate!
    Thank you ever so much!
    As a variation, I've used a strong tweezers as the tip is sharper, then pulled with a plier. I did with the wardrobe standing, but that was a mistake, the way you did it is much better

  • @Artfreak130
    @Artfreak130 5 років тому

    THANK YOU!!!!!!!! we messed up our bookcase assembly and you have saved us

  • @RodKruz
    @RodKruz Рік тому +1

    Thanks, mate. This is quite helpful.

  • @mjcato1
    @mjcato1 4 роки тому

    Awesome, rip for me I have a double pax wardrobe I need to move. I nailed in every nail that came with it.

  • @seraphita9641
    @seraphita9641 Рік тому +1

    thank you very much, this is very helpful!

  • @domeheid
    @domeheid 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this tip! It was really useful.

  • @HelloSnake
    @HelloSnake Рік тому +1

    I've been trying to find a way to get some of these out. I'll try this.

  • @soxiegirlie
    @soxiegirlie 3 роки тому +2

    This helped me a lot, thanks!

  • @Borrtex
    @Borrtex 2 роки тому

    Gratitude towards you!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @danielledyer5984
    @danielledyer5984 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart x

  • @geraldine_gws
    @geraldine_gws 2 роки тому

    you are an absolute freaking lifesaver

    • @geraldine_gws
      @geraldine_gws 2 роки тому

      After watching this video I immediately tried and I fixed it within an hour. My partner put the backside in the wrong way (brown side facing forward). Thank you so much. It's been a pain and I never thought I could fix it without breaking it!

  • @CocoAndTheBombshell
    @CocoAndTheBombshell 5 років тому

    Thank you! I just showed this to my husband. :)

  • @XenOneShow
    @XenOneShow 5 років тому +1

    You're a genius, thank you so much!

  • @rachel9199
    @rachel9199 3 роки тому +1

    So helpful, thanks!

  • @jackychan1489
    @jackychan1489 7 років тому +3

    you are a life saver.

  • @spike9wood
    @spike9wood 5 років тому +1

    You are a lifesaver

  • @kii5474
    @kii5474 Рік тому +1

    You are a godsent!

  • @clairewd
    @clairewd 6 років тому +1

    Thank you, this saved the day

  • @knucklesamidge
    @knucklesamidge 5 років тому

    Bloody genius. Cheers!

  • @melissaouali976
    @melissaouali976 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much!!!!!!

  • @Andrea-nv2hz
    @Andrea-nv2hz 4 роки тому +1

    You saved me, mate! That was so useful! If you have a PayPal account I'd love to buy you a virtual pint or coffe!

    • @liveandlearn5486
      @liveandlearn5486  4 роки тому

      Andrea - That is such a nice offer! My paypal link is - www.paypal.me/ABexx I’m blown away the amount of people who have found this useful! Even my wife had to use the video a few weeks ago as she sold the cupboard and actually used my video 😂. Glad it helped you 👍

    • @liveandlearn5486
      @liveandlearn5486  4 роки тому

      Andrea - got the virtual pint 🍺 very much appreciated 😁

    • @Andrea-nv2hz
      @Andrea-nv2hz 4 роки тому

      @@liveandlearn5486 you're very welcome 🍻

  •  4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much! 👍🏽

  • @aimee8486
    @aimee8486 Рік тому +1

    holly says thank you lots xx

  • @CraZyxWhEEls
    @CraZyxWhEEls 7 років тому

    I have a Argos cabinet and have put the back panel on the wrong way round and when I try to get a nail out using this method the top bit of the nail just gets ruined ? The nails have wee screws bits in them so I think that might be why the nail won't come out help please

  • @Fishman0316
    @Fishman0316 3 місяці тому

    Like all the other comments below, thank you. Saved me much embarrassment.

  • @malikabernard966
    @malikabernard966 4 роки тому +1

    Very helpful

  • @shaunbruce7625
    @shaunbruce7625 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @samadorang
    @samadorang 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much.

  • @danib.8871
    @danib.8871 2 роки тому

    Thanks a lot!

  • @Maunakea0
    @Maunakea0 2 роки тому +1

    Jesus, this is going to take me forever

  • @lmacnotw
    @lmacnotw 3 місяці тому

    THANK YOU!!!

  • @jcowza5631
    @jcowza5631 2 роки тому

    Does this work on really small nails ?

  • @brolien3717
    @brolien3717 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @MuhammadKhan-yl7mt
    @MuhammadKhan-yl7mt 2 роки тому

    Great stuff

  • @baileybouldin7129
    @baileybouldin7129 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @davidwesteng
    @davidwesteng 7 років тому +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @mohamedaldamrawi7411
    @mohamedaldamrawi7411 2 роки тому

    Thanks bro 😊🌹

  • @jeffreywu7311
    @jeffreywu7311 Рік тому

    Is this method word for small nail ?

  • @SupaMan2122
    @SupaMan2122 Рік тому

    With even smaller nails?

  • @lulaali8805
    @lulaali8805 6 років тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @simmer484
    @simmer484 4 місяці тому +1

    Legend

  • @fredflintstone2234
    @fredflintstone2234 5 років тому +3

    WHY NAILS TO BEGIN WITH?? I had to do this on an as-is sale piece. If it had been SCREWS, it would have taken me two seconds, and no damages.

    • @Mammel248
      @Mammel248 5 років тому

      Damn IKEA, I swear they do this precisely because it's so easy to damage the back so you need to buy a new one

    • @casanova842
      @casanova842 4 роки тому

      Mammel248 their instructions suck too man

  • @davekyle6096
    @davekyle6096 3 роки тому

    what kind of nails are these?

  • @Booomerfh
    @Booomerfh 11 місяців тому +1

    Well the nails in my cabinet have small heads it couldve been easier if it were big just like this

  • @hazerahaque4744
    @hazerahaque4744 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you white man

  • @janethasavage5467
    @janethasavage5467 10 місяців тому

    Too time consuming I need something faster 😭😬 I have to take it down because the person who put it up for me put it on backwards/wrong 😒

  • @puryeareaker7975
    @puryeareaker7975 7 років тому

    I am sure you can still buy handbook with all info you need on Woodprix. Just google it.

  • @matthewlavergne5610
    @matthewlavergne5610 7 років тому +1

    I think you need to take some time and go to WoodPrix website to learn how to make it.

    • @liveandlearn5486
      @liveandlearn5486  6 років тому

      Matthew Lavergne - Already made a custom built cupboard, so no need ;-)

  • @dazas2292
    @dazas2292 2 роки тому

    This was so helpful! Thank you!!

  • @Fishman0316
    @Fishman0316 3 місяці тому

    Like all the other comments below, thank you. Saved me much embarrassment.

  • @shireen6982
    @shireen6982 6 років тому

    Thank you SO much!!

  • @blues45hd
    @blues45hd 6 років тому +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @velmacatyrent1883
    @velmacatyrent1883 7 років тому +1

    Thank you!!!!

  • @SimplyAdia
    @SimplyAdia 7 років тому +1

    Thank you!!!