ᐅ What should I pay attention to regarding the pre-drilled holes in Ikea Besta units?
Created on: 4 Mar 2019 10:12
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Ellafu
Hello everyone,
I am currently planning to assemble my new Besta cabinet from Ikea and noticed that the boards already have pre-drilled holes. My question is: What should I be especially careful about with these pre-drilled holes to ensure the assembly is stable and I don’t make any mistakes during construction? I mean things like precise alignment, which screws are best to use, whether some holes are intended only for specific parts, or if there might be drilling tolerances that need to be compensated for.
It would be great if someone with experience could share the key points I shouldn’t overlook.
I am currently planning to assemble my new Besta cabinet from Ikea and noticed that the boards already have pre-drilled holes. My question is: What should I be especially careful about with these pre-drilled holes to ensure the assembly is stable and I don’t make any mistakes during construction? I mean things like precise alignment, which screws are best to use, whether some holes are intended only for specific parts, or if there might be drilling tolerances that need to be compensated for.
It would be great if someone with experience could share the key points I shouldn’t overlook.
Just a brief addition: When using pre-drilled holes, always make sure not to use screws that are too long, as they can damage or even penetrate the back panel. Also, the screws should have the appropriate diameter to ensure a secure fit without damaging the material.
Simply use the screws provided in the kit, not any other size, as this helps avoid many problems.
Simply use the screws provided in the kit, not any other size, as this helps avoid many problems.
gaubla schrieb:
It is important that screws in chipboard panels always encounter slight resistance – overtightening can damage the material.Thank you for the clarification, that makes sense. I was considering using stronger screws, but that would likely cause more harm.
sarlo schrieb:
The stability of Besta also comes from the connectors used in these drilled holes – such as connector screws or dowels.So I will make sure to strictly follow the supplied components and not change the screws arbitrarily.
Thank you all so far; I now feel much more confident about assembling it.
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