I want to disassemble my 5×5 Kallax, due to me moving.
My Problem is, that there are dowels going vertically through 3 panels.
See the manual Manual page 13 and onwards for a graphic description.
How would one try to disassemble the core of a shelf like this?
Pulling the vertical dowels out, or carefully using a rubber hammer?
What solution has the best chances to not damage the boards and not breaking a dowel?
Best Answer
While I have not disassembled this particular unit, I have found that Ikea dowels will pull out of one board when you pull apart (by hand) the boards they are joining. I usually leave them in the board they decide to stay in. When you pull the shelves away from the vertical divider, just be sure not to tilt them up or down as you pull away.
If you want to remove them completely, they will pull out with a pliers. Use moderate pressure to grip and pull straight out.