Disassembling a GC to go in a basement - HELP!

Adam Tetzlaff

Adam Tetzlaff

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So I have recently been given an old GCI (I believe). I gladly accepted it because I have plenty of room in my basement. With the table disassembled I am able to get all components downstairs except the frame/bed (not sure if that is the correct term, picture is attached). I took the bolts out that I thought was holding it together, but it still seems rock solid. Is there a way to break this down? Has anyone done it before? Even just taking to top portion that the slate will rest on will give me enough room.
 

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rexus31

rexus31

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I'm pretty sure it is held together with dowels. Once you remove the remaining interior brace, try hitting the long side outward in the corner with a rubber mallet or dead blow. It should come apart.
 
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garczar

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Adam Tetzlaff said:
So I have recently been given an old GCI (I believe). I gladly accepted it because I have plenty of room in my basement. With the table disassembled I am able to get all components downstairs except the frame/bed (not sure if that is the correct term, picture is attached). I took the bolts out that I thought was holding it together, but it still seems rock solid. Is there a way to break this down? Has anyone done it before? Even just taking to top portion that the slate will rest on will give me enough room.
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Frame should come apart. If its been together a long time you may need a good rubber mallet to help "convince" it.
 
logical

logical

Loose Rack
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To be clear, it is easily broken into 4 main pieces, two long sides and two short(head and foot) sides.
 

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trentfromtoledo

trentfromtoledo

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I use a mini sledge hammer and a piece of wood(to not damage the frame) for those difficult frames!
A good tip for putting it back together: Soap or beeswax on the dowels makes them go back together so much easier! Good Luck!

TFT:thumbup:
 
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