Assembly Tips

Ok, let's face it,  we have all bought furniture or shelving that needed to be assembled.  There were a million parts.  Screws and clips and dowels everywhere.  Instructions not even an engineer could understand.  Most of us were able to power through it and get it done.  But it took forever.  You might feel the same way about assembling these cabinets.   And to be honest,  the first cabinet you build will likely be frustrating and take a long time.  But....the second one will be a piece of cake.  After building your first one, (or two), you should be able to build each cabinet in about 15-20 minutes, if that.   Watch one video and build one cabinet, and you likely will NOT need to watch any other videos.   They are basically all the same concept.  So, here are some tips to help this to not be a horrific experience!   Don't want to bother????  NO problem!  We can have most cabinet lines shipped already assembled.

 

 

1.  Get the right tools.

You don't need much to build these.  Just a battery operated screw gun, a philips head bit, a rubber or plastic hammer, and some wood glue (I like Gorilla Glue but any wood glue with the flat applicator tip will work.)

2.  Create a decent work area

Use a 6' or 8' stable folding table to assemble the cabinets.  Use an old blanket or large towel to protect the face frame as you build.  You'll also want some decent space like a garage or large empty room.  And be sure not to build them in a room that will have a small doorway or difficult turns when it's time to move them.

3.  Get the right screw tip.

Make sure your screw tip is not too big or too small.  In order not to completely lose your mind, you will also want it to be magnetic.  The screws are small and will fall off the bit otherwise.  You will also want a 3" extension for your drill, since most of the screws are in tight corners.

4.  Get a helper.

These will be easier to build with a helper, otherwise you will do a ton of walking back and forth to each side of the table.   If you have a helper, you'll want a second drill and drill bit.  That way two people will be able to install the brackets at the same time.  It will also be easier to install the back panel of the cabinet and lift the finished box off of the table.

5.  Don't install the doors or drawers until after installation.

When unpacking the box, put the doors aside in a safe spot.  You'll want to build the drawers in advance but also put them aside safely.  This will make installing easier and lighter, and they likely would have to be removed anyway before installation.

6.  Don't install the drawer slides until after installation.

Install the plastic drawer slide receivers into the back of the cabinet beforehand, but don't install the heavy metal slides.  This will make the cabinet lighter for installation and it will also protect the ball bearings within the slide from debris during install.