ᐅ Are Ikea PAX wardrobes assembled faster when following the instructions?
Created on: 29 Sep 2023 14:23
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Barmi
Hello everyone, I am currently exploring whether assembling Ikea Pax wardrobes using the included instructions is actually faster than doing so without the instructions or with alternative aids. My experience so far is that the official manuals, with their sometimes very complex series of illustrations, can be more confusing and time-consuming rather than saving time. Therefore, I am especially interested in whether other users see a clear time advantage when following the official instruction steps, or if building more efficiently is possible by using personal techniques, organizing the components differently, or even video tutorials. Does anyone have concrete experience regarding the time required for assembly when strictly following the instructions compared to applying their own preferences? It is important to me that we discuss time savings or losses in an objective and comprehensible way, perhaps even with approximate information on the duration of different assembly methods. Looking forward to an engaging exchange!
Barmi schrieb:
I managed to assemble my first Pax in about 6 hours following the instructionsThat sounds realistic. At the beginning, it also took me about 5 to 6 hours with the instructions. Later, after assembling a few cabinets, it usually takes around 3 to 4 hours once you know what you’re doing.
The instructions help prevent mistakes that would cost more time. Deviating from them usually only pays off if you are very familiar with the process. Otherwise, following the instructions is the safest approach.
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Matthewt482 Oct 2023 07:39Barmi schrieb:
Can it be deduced from this when it is possible to deviate from the instructions and achieve time savings without losing time due to mistakes?That’s a good question. I believe it’s worthwhile to deviate from the instructions only when you can confidently meet these three criteria:
- You are familiar with all the components and their functions
- You have assembly experience and understand exactly the order in which tasks should be performed
- You have a good set of tools and can fix minor issues on site without losing time
At that point, you will always be faster than following the instructions step by step. For beginners, independent thinking can often be counterproductive because unexpected problems may arise.
Therefore, I recommend strictly following the instructions for the first two to three assemblies, studying them carefully, and then looking for steps to streamline in your next build. This way, you can systematically save time without setbacks.