Hello everyone, I have assembled several Malm furniture pieces, but I have noticed that they are often somewhat unstable, especially when I pull the drawers out multiple times or when I place heavier weights on them. My goal is to achieve a more stable installation of the furniture so that it twists or wobbles less. Does anyone have tips on how to make Malm furniture more stable during assembly? I would like to know which attachment points are particularly critical, whether additional fasteners are useful, and if certain screws or connectors should be replaced with sturdier versions. It would also be helpful if someone could point out possible weak spots during assembly. Thanks in advance!
Good morning,
I have thought through all your suggestions overnight. Currently, I am planning to reattach the back panel and use wood glue at the joints, as well as improve the feet with rubber pads.
The modification of the drawer slides might be a bit more complex, and I will address it as soon as possible after ordering the appropriate slides.
Thank you for the many tips; I will get back to you with an update.
I have thought through all your suggestions overnight. Currently, I am planning to reattach the back panel and use wood glue at the joints, as well as improve the feet with rubber pads.
The modification of the drawer slides might be a bit more complex, and I will address it as soon as possible after ordering the appropriate slides.
Thank you for the many tips; I will get back to you with an update.
adamtu schrieb:
Modifying the drawer slides might be a bit more involvedIf you have any questions, just ask. The initial complexity can often be a bit intimidating, but with a little patience, the effort is definitely worth it. Good luck!
Hello everyone, a quick update after a few days of work:
- I re-secured the back panel with sharp screws, now the piece of furniture feels much more stable.
- Wood glue at the joints worked great, I clamped it well.
- Rubber pads under the feet help to compensate for minor floor unevenness.
- The conversion to metal runners for the drawers is still pending, I will report back.
Thanks to everyone for the expert advice, it has been very helpful!
- I re-secured the back panel with sharp screws, now the piece of furniture feels much more stable.
- Wood glue at the joints worked great, I clamped it well.
- Rubber pads under the feet help to compensate for minor floor unevenness.
- The conversion to metal runners for the drawers is still pending, I will report back.
Thanks to everyone for the expert advice, it has been very helpful!
adamtu schrieb:
I reattached the back panel with sharp screws; now the piece of furniture feels much more stableWell done, the back panel is a key element. If you want to improve stability further, you might consider adding stiffening strips at the back. These are relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
Glad to hear my advice was helpful.
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