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Twist out damaged screws with an extractor  Major furniture
repair often involves disassembling the piece and putting it
back together. Sounds simple enough: knock things apart and glue
them back together. But anyone who’s tried this knows that it
never goes that smoothly. This article will show you some slick
ways to deal with the most common and frustrating aspects of the
job. Plus, we’ll show you some shortcuts that might help you
avoid disassembly altogether. Just keep in mind that these
methods aren’t meant for fine antiques. If you suspect that a
piece of furniture is especially old or valuable, have an expert
take a look (see “Antiques-Repair & Restore” in the Yellow
Pages).   2. Drill holes to get a grip on nails
furnrep2.jpgSome nails are easy to deal with. Sometimes you can
separate the parts and then remove the nails. Other times you
might be able to drive a nail right th