I am planning to assemble some furniture from the Malm series by IKEA soon, but I have little experience with furniture assembly so far. My question to the community is: Which tools are absolutely necessary for assembling Malm furniture? I especially want to know if it makes sense to use more than just the usual Allen key tool that comes with most furniture, and if there are additional tools that could make the assembly more efficient and safer. I will mainly be assembling dressers and small cabinets, so it would be helpful if you could share tips on standard tools as well as alternatives or optional aids.
Thank you for your previous answers! One more question: Does anyone have experience using cordless drills during the Malm assembly? I want to avoid applying too much force to prevent damaging the material, but of course, it would be great to save time. Are there any recommendations on which torque setting is advisable, or is it better to work without a cordless drill altogether?
DRA_MA schrieb:
Cordless drill for Malm assembly ... Is torque setting useful?Very good question! I personally use my cordless drill almost always but set it to a low torque to avoid damaging the material – usually level 2 or 3 out of 10. Bosch or Makita cordless drills are good examples with fine torque adjustment. It’s important to screw in slowly and tighten gradually in several steps.
If your cordless drill doesn’t have a torque clutch, you might want to keep a standard Allen key (hex key) handy to make final adjustments. This helps prevent chips or tear-outs while still saving time.
I would like to add that the effort you put into tools also depends on the number of furniture pieces you are assembling. For a single Malm wardrobe, an Allen key and a screwdriver are completely sufficient.
I agree with that. Additionally, it is important to avoid driving the screws in too deep to protect the material. The right balance of force and tool is crucial. For regular furniture assembly, it might be worth expanding your tool collection; otherwise, it is not necessary.
lise56 schrieb:
A correctly sized Allen key prevents over-tightening of the screws
I agree with that. Additionally, it is important to avoid driving the screws in too deep to protect the material. The right balance of force and tool is crucial. For regular furniture assembly, it might be worth expanding your tool collection; otherwise, it is not necessary.
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