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| Putting together an Ikea Bed; Has anyone done this? | |
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| Topic Started: Feb 4 2018, 06:30 AM (486 Views) | |
| blizzard | Feb 5 2018, 05:53 AM Post #16 |
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It has been ages since I had to put together anything from IKEA. It must have been fairly easy as it was just me and three not so helpful children! Just follow the diagrams. These days I usually have my now adult daughter do such things - she is a whiz at putting together all sorts of furniture. |
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| agate | Feb 5 2018, 06:22 AM Post #17 |
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I remember putting together my dinning room chairs. Not Ikea. So far they are still standing laugh123 |
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| Olive Oil | Feb 5 2018, 06:27 AM Post #18 |
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Thanks all, for the encouragement. Now I feel I could move a mountain! I think we are picking it up today. Will send a picture of bed when completed .Also want to send you one of my herb garden. |
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| Olive Oil | Feb 5 2018, 06:30 AM Post #19 |
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Love those meatballs especially with their bottled berry sauce and packet gravy. . Haven't tried the chicken or veggie ones yet. |
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| swing | Feb 5 2018, 07:12 AM Post #20 |
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You people are all so talented I do not belong here! |
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| Delphi51 | Feb 5 2018, 12:16 PM Post #21 |
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I assembled one of those from Sears. It was a little complicated and I added some shims to support the middle of the bed at the back of the drawers. It is way nicer than the old bed with things stuffed under it, many lost for years. |
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| Olive Oil | Feb 8 2018, 06:20 AM Post #22 |
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We picked up the bed Sunday and son in law said he would do help out for the heavy parts. He ended up doing much of the work and daughter and I put together the drawers, sorted out fasteners, put screws in holes so he could use his power screw driver. It was a very pleasant experience, taking about 2 hours. On my own, I think the biggest problem would have been all the kneeling and lifting. . Son in law did a wonderful job. The cost was 334.00.on sale. I am more than pleased with the results. The bed was a great quality, and all the fasteners and pre-drilled holes were dead on. All pieces were pristine and instructions were very clear drawings. I didn't realize that they use low fuming glue, etc. We actually had a great time with it. I took them out for dinner after . I am eager to put together a night stand on my own which would be a good novice project. I eventually want to get a dresser . The mattress was ordered from Sleep Country and was on sale for 700.00. I tried out some in the store and it felt like the right firmness. It came yesterday and last night was my first sleep on it. No breaking in period, I loved it and found I didn't toss and turn like I usually do. The sheets and blankets actually stayed in place when before, they ended up on the floor or in a tangled ball. The drawers are very large and my job today is to fill them and sort out the linen closet. The pictures I took were too dark but I'll get daughter to help me get some good ones. There must be a trick to taking pictures when there's no room to back up. |
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| FuzzyO | Feb 8 2018, 06:27 AM Post #23 |
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That's great! So glad it turned out so well. |
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| Lark | Feb 8 2018, 07:02 AM Post #24 |
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Olive Oil, glad it turned out so well. Quite a sense of accomplishment. Atta Girl, you did it 038 Now on to the next project yeah199 |
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| angora | Feb 8 2018, 07:17 AM Post #25 |
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So glad you had fun. That's what we find when we all work together--most times. :) |
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| swing | Feb 8 2018, 07:38 AM Post #26 |
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So glad you had fun. That's what we find when we all work together--most times. :) Lol! I just do not have the patience, if they can't deliver it assembled i do not purchase, too old for the stress now! |
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| blizzard | Feb 8 2018, 08:34 AM Post #27 |
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I learned two things when putting something together or having it done for me. There should not be anyone around me if I am doing the job. If Someone helps me I should not be around. |
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| wildie | Feb 8 2018, 10:20 AM Post #28 |
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I have found the same thing for me, too! For some reason a second opinion just muddles the situation. |
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| wildie | Feb 8 2018, 10:24 AM Post #29 |
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As a footnote, I assembled all my kitchen cabinets that I have at my place. I checked IKEA for pricing but bought an American product offered by Home Depot for a substantial saving, |
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| sooty | Feb 8 2018, 02:30 PM Post #30 |
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Congratulations on your joint family achievement. |
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