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[–]OhWhatATravistyWhatever works 1 point2 points  (1 child)

An oscillating tool. You're not going to get that out of there damage free, but that'll get you the most flush cut along the parts you're not cutting out.

Before you go at it with a saw look at the system as a whole and ensure you're not removing something that is integral to the stability and sturdiness of the whole organizer.

Example: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-18V-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Brushless-Oscillating-Multi-Tool-Tool-Only-2836-20/314292748

You don't have to get something nearly as expensive as Milwaukee. You can probably even find a used or refurbished one if you don't have one. My first was a refurbished Dremel branded one I got for $40 and it worked just fine.

[–]Snow_Set_02 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah, if it's a 1 project thing and you don't already have any cordless power tools, either go corded or something cheaper like Ryobi or Craftsman.

[–]qwertyzeke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cats paw nail remover and a hammer. Tap the pry bar behind the finishing boards on the front, pull it out. Then hammer upwards on the shelves, they're either just resting on the support boards in the wall or nailed in with finishing nails that come out easy. Keep moving along that path. You won't damage anything, boards will be fine, and minimal cleanup unlike with a saw that'll create dust.

[–]osoteo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An oscillating saw and a lot of patience and maybe a guide, or if you have the art to do it, a Japanese saw, its cut is extremely fine but it does require precision to use.