How to assemble a table?

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How to assemble a table?

Buying a new table, do not rush to give moneyfor its assembly. As a rule, all furniture offered for sale has a detailed instruction. And if you have any problems, you can always contact the client center of the store, where the specialist will answer any of your questions. So, how to assemble the table - you will learn from our article.

How to assemble a dining table

1. Unpack the box and check the contents.
2. Place the table top up with the fasteners.
3. Install the table leg in one of the table top slots with two mounting bolts.
4. In the grooves, insert the nuts and screw the intermediate washers onto the bolts.
5. Screw in the bolts.
6. Tighten the nuts so that the table leg rises smoothly into the intended hole and is stable.
7. In the same way, install the remaining three legs of the table.
8. Turn the table over by placing it on the screwed legs.
9. In case you have a table with a sliding mechanism, it is likely that under the counter there will be a locking system: remove the lock and gently push apart the parts of the table.

How to assemble a computer table

1. Unpack the box by checking its contents.
2. Sort the small parts separately (such as screws, screws, dowels, etc.).
3. Separate the components of the table according to their marking.
4. Turn the countertop over and in the absence of the necessary holes, drill holes for the screws.
5. Insert metal plates into the holes, and then tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
6. Connect the table top to the side and back of the computer desk.
7. Install the mounting brackets to the bottom of the table to secure the shelf under the keyboard.
8. Install the side pieces according to the instructions.
9. Then you need to insert the rollers into the slots in the place for the keyboard and fix it with dowels.
10. Install the keyboard shelf on the roller.
11. After installing all parts for fastening according to the instructions, they must be tightened with a screwdriver.
12. In the presence of boxes: assemble the frame with self-tapping screws and set the box to the desired location.
13. After you are convinced that the drawer has risen, put a handle on its facade.
14. Turn over the computer desk.
15. Assemble the shelf for the table, connecting all sides with bolts, and install it above the table.
16. Disguise the caps of the fastenings with decorative covers.

You can also find useful information on the assembly in our article How to make a computer table.

How to assemble a glass table

1. Unpack the packaging and check the accessories for scratches, chips, scuffs, etc.
2. If you bought a table in the winter, it is necessary that the glass elements after the delivery stay in a warm room for one or two hours.
3. Carefully shift the glass parts of the table onto a soft surface and leave them in a safe place in the room.
4. At this time, read the assembly instructions.
5. We begin the assembly: gently turn the countertop on a hard and clean surface, for example, the floor.
6. In order not to scratch the glass, place a box under the table top.
7. Next, following the instructions, screw the legs.
8. To prevent the countertop from cracking, do not over tighten the fasteners.
9. Turn the assembly over and turn the table over.
10. Wipe the table with a soft damp cloth.
11. To move the table to the right place, use the help, since it is not recommended to move the furniture from the glass yourself.
12. Do not put glass furniture close to other interior items.

Collecting the furniture yourself, remember thatthe company is not responsible for incorrect assembly. If you are not confident in your abilities, then it is better to seek the help of specialists. Usually, the price for an assembly service is no more than 15 percent of the cost of furniture.

How to make a desk yourself

More experienced masters can not onlyindependently collect the purchased furniture designs, but also try their hand at making furniture with their own hands. Now we'll look at how to make a desk that will consist of a countertop, two side and back walls.

1. Choose plate material. The most common are wood chipboard (particleboard) and fibreboard (MDF) boards. We advise to lean towards the choice of MDF board, as the material is environmentally safe to use and has a long service life.
2. Next, you need to cut the sheets of the selected material. First we start to make the table top.
3. Use a jigsaw or a hacksaw saw to cut the table top in the form a rectangle measuring 1.3 X 0.6 meters.
4. Then you need to cut out the back wall with a size of 1.17 X 0.4 meters.
5. Also, drill two side strips measuring 0.74 x 0.45 meters.
6. If you have problems with sawingmaterial, then contact the specialists: often in the store there is a special department, where for a fee you will open the sheets according to the necessary parameters.
7. Drill holes in the side walls for the screws.
8. At the back of the table, you need to make a small hole for self-tapping screws.
9. Tighten the screws with the plugs, connecting the rear and side walls.
10. Next, you need to connect the worktop to the resulting structure: drill the holes for the connection so that the edges of the table top protrude beyond the walls by five centimeters.
11. Close the fasteners with decorative covers.