ᐅ Which types of screws are included in the Ikea Brimnes set?

Bjorn63 schrieb:
Can you or someone else perhaps confirm if these furniture dowels are usually made of wood?

Yes, that’s correct. Sets like Brimnes from Ikea typically contain only wooden dowels. This is because wooden dowels work well with particleboard, as they are made of the same material and create a strong connection without additional metal.

It is important to insert the dowels slowly and with light pressure rather than hammering them in, to avoid damaging the material.

Also, you should use the included screws, but for load-bearing parts, it’s advisable to have stronger particleboard screws of the same size as replacements. The two components—screws and dowels—work together to ensure stability.

If you’re unsure about the hinges themselves: hinges are usually fastened with small metal screws included in the set. However, these screws are quite specialized and should not be replaced without matching spare parts.

Here is a precise summary of the types of screws included in the Ikea Brimnes set:

- Main screws: Chipboard screws (usually 4-5 cm (1.5-2 inches) long), phosphate-coated, galvanized, or zinc-plated, designed for wood-based materials.
- Furniture dowels: Round, mostly made of wood (beech or spruce), used for accurate positioning and stabilization of joints.
- Small parts: Small Phillips screws for securing back panels and hinges.

Not included in the set:
- Machine screws or screws with nuts.
- Metal dowels or expansion anchors.

Important: For the best durability of the furniture, corrosion-protected chipboard screws should be used when doors are frequently opened and replacements are needed.

These details correspond to the typical contents of recent years’ sets and may vary slightly depending on the batch.