I am planning to assemble an Ikea Malm desk and want to be well prepared to avoid any unnecessary difficulties. Therefore, my question is: Which tools are really necessary for assembling the Malm furniture to ensure a smooth process? I already have some basic tools at home, but I want to avoid having to run out and get more during assembly. If there are any special tools or aids that are commonly used, I would appreciate your advice. What has been your experience? Are there any tools that IKEA does not provide but significantly ease the assembly?
From a practical standpoint, the tool list for assembling the Malm furniture is fairly straightforward, as the piece uses standardized, easily accessible fasteners.
The most important tool is a PH2 Phillips screwdriver. The delivery usually includes a small screwdriver, but it is limited in ergonomics and torque transmission. A medium-powered cordless drill with torque control can speed up the work and prevent errors caused by over-tightening.
A rubber mallet is only necessary if wooden dowels need to be used. In my test run, I was able to install the dowels with light pressure without a mallet.
Care should be taken when using regular metal hammers, as damage can occur.
A spirit level is useful if the furniture is aligned against a wall; otherwise, it only marginally contributes to the quality of the assembly.
Conclusion: Recommended are a PH2 screwdriver (preferably a cordless drill), optionally a rubber mallet, and other accessories like a spirit level only if a high degree of precision is desired.
The most important tool is a PH2 Phillips screwdriver. The delivery usually includes a small screwdriver, but it is limited in ergonomics and torque transmission. A medium-powered cordless drill with torque control can speed up the work and prevent errors caused by over-tightening.
A rubber mallet is only necessary if wooden dowels need to be used. In my test run, I was able to install the dowels with light pressure without a mallet.
Care should be taken when using regular metal hammers, as damage can occur.
A spirit level is useful if the furniture is aligned against a wall; otherwise, it only marginally contributes to the quality of the assembly.
Conclusion: Recommended are a PH2 screwdriver (preferably a cordless drill), optionally a rubber mallet, and other accessories like a spirit level only if a high degree of precision is desired.
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JEREMIAH3823 Jan 2021 08:09Tause schrieb:
A cordless screwdriver is more of a luxury itemI see it differently. Especially for those with little experience, the right tool makes a big difference. Patience is certainly the most important, but with a cordless screwdriver you can better control the force and accomplish much more during long tasks without getting completely exhausted.
Gregory schrieb:
A mid-range cordless screwdriver with torque control can prevent damage from overtightening.That’s exactly my point. I’m pretty clumsy when assembling furniture, but it worked well for me with the right tool.
So I would recommend not to scrimp on the wrong end, especially if you want the Malm to be really sturdy. After that, you can put the screwdriver back in the toolbox ;-)
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