Build a dresser with your own hands - nothing complicated!
Bought a new dresser? Wonderful! Remained correctly assemble it. If for some reason it is not possible to use the services of a professional furniture assembler, there is only one way out - self-assembly.
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General instructions for assembling a dresser
All types of cabinet furniture (cabinets, dressers, walls, hallways and many others) have only different sizes and shapes. In all other respects, these interior items are similar, including in the assembly process. It is for this reason that the assembly rules for all types of furniture will be universal.
- Unpacking
All components of the furniture are unpacked and removed from the boxes very carefully. Careless or sudden movement may cause scratches and damage to the surface of the furniture.
- Preparation for assembly.
The details of the cabinet or chest of drawers are placed on the floor for a better view, and all the furniture is placed in the box. Such an organization of the workplace will speed up the assembly and will not allow losing screws or other small parts.
- Instructions.
Do not neglect the instructions attached to the furniture set. It will greatly facilitate the task and save you from possible errors.
What tools are needed to build a dresser
In order to achieve quick and good results for the assembly of the dresser in the instructions offered to stock up on tools. In this list there are no professional specific devices, everything can be found in every home.
Among the necessary tools:
- ShUropover - you can use a screwdriver, but the screwdriver will significantly reduce the time spent at this stage of work;
- Mgroove - this tool is required for fixing the back wall of the dresser;
- Ppliers;
- Rflying away;
- TOarandash.
In some cases it may be useful drill with a set of drills. This happens rarely, as most furniture companies produce sets of furniture with ready cutouts for fasteners.
How to assemble a chest of drawers - step by step recommendations
Each factory product is supplied with detailed instructions from the manufacturer, however, the assembly scheme of a dresser of all types is the same.
- Frame
Making the product frame - the first stage of work. During it the side walls, the top cover and stiffening ribs located at the bottom of the frame are fastened. To perform this work you will need a screwdriver and suitable for the size of the nozzle.
- Build boxes.
Many are interested in the question of how to assemble a chest of drawers with drawers.The assembly scheme will begin (as in all other cases) with the frame assembly. Upon completion of this stage, they proceed to work with the boxes. How to assemble a drawer for the dresser? Fastening is carried out in the following order: first, the side, front and rear walls are fixed between themselves and only then proceed to the bottom installation. Often, the set offers a separate pad for a sliding wardrobe, which acts as a decorative element. In such cases, the fittings are installed on the cover plate and the cover is secured to the ready-made cabinet.
- Installation guides.
After preparing the frame and all the boxes, many probably will think: how to assemble a chest of drawers with drawers to the finished state? For this there is another stage of work - the installation of guides. One part of this system is mounted on the bottom of the box (it will slide and ensure smooth movement). The second part of the system must be mounted on the inner side wall of the frame. The most important thing here is to choose the place of attachment. To do this, you need to arm yourself with a tape measure and a pencil. Identical segments are marked on the front and rear sides of the frame on both sides (you can verify the marks with the level). The guides are attached to the marks made with the help of a screwdriver.
Sometimes in addition to standard parts, dressers have additional details (mirror, changing table). In this case, another problem appears: how to assemble a chest of drawers swaddling with drawers? The instruction in this case will not change, it will only be supplemented with another 1-2 points. Fastening of additional parts is already on the fully finished product. To help in this can screwdriver - make holes on the marks of the manufacturer.
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