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08-14-10, 07:25 AM

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China Hutch and Buffet

This piece is stuck together and I want to know how to separate the two so that it can be moved into my new apartment.

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08-14-10, 08:10 AM

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Either there will be screws going from the top into the bottom or from the bottom into the top. It may also just be sitting on some pins/dowels. If it has been together for a long period...the finish and buildup of polish can almost glue them together.

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08-16-10, 07:50 AM

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It was last separated about 7 years ago and I know they didn't polish it. I'll check for screws and dowels. If it's the finish what can I do about that.

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