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	title of this thread your message This is a Design Addict public service announcement for you would-be repairers of the Eames Lounge shock mount ...DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!! I'm telling you-this is one tough project!! Leave this stuff for Alfie at Hume Modern or whomever that does it on a day to day basis. Easy enough to remove the cusions,and the arm rest screws.After that,it's an absoulute battle.The armrest is just about glued in place and you need to wrench it loose.I already nicked the previously pristine lobes of the rosewood backrest trying to pry it free with a screwdriver,not to mention the metal edge of the backing plate that its screwed into,and also to which the shockmounts are mounted. Anyhow,the shockmount is stuck to this plate,and I cannot budge the phillips head screws!!!I'm wringing wet from sweat,cursing,and about to give up in exasperation.I think the only thing I'm going to be able to do is reglue this thing,which is a bear to position and clamp with the weight of the backrest and all.If I don't further damage or get glue all over the rosewood, it'll be a miracle! Otherwise,'Ill ship the whole dang thing to Alfie,IF I can ever remove the rest of it-the other mounts seem to be holding strong.Anyhow,gentlemen,I implore you-leave this project to a professional.(Unless,of course you're a masochist!!!) Anybody who's performed this hellish task successfully,I'd appreciate any tips you can pass on!! :) associated web images (optional) associated web link (optional) your email your password create a forums account \| you forgot your password?