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Removing stuck knobs
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12-27-2013, 09:49 PM
Wrap a shoestring around the shaft, behind the knob. Pull each end out at 3 and 9 o'clock positions, then pull on the strings while pressing down on the cabinet with your thumbs. The knob will go flying, so beware. Sometimes penetrating oil helps.
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Removing stuck knobs - by Jayce - 12-27-2013, 07:53 PM
RE: Removing stuck knobs - by morzh - 12-27-2013, 08:50 PM
RE: Removing stuck knobs - by Jamie - 12-27-2013, 09:49 PM
RE: Removing stuck knobs - by klondike98 - 12-27-2013, 09:51 PM
RE: Removing stuck knobs - by Jayce - 12-27-2013, 10:24 PM
RE: Removing stuck knobs - by klondike98 - 12-27-2013, 10:35 PM
RE: Removing stuck knobs - by morzh - 12-28-2013, 05:16 PM
RE: Removing stuck knobs - by Jayce - 12-28-2013, 07:38 PM
RE: Removing stuck knobs - by Arran - 12-28-2013, 11:58 PM
RE: Removing stuck knobs - by tom.seeger - 12-30-2013, 12:06 PM



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