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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own 
Have you got your Allen keys and spokeshave?  "
I checked. Don't need Allen key, although there was a huge set floating around somewhere.
No idea what a spoke shave is, will I need one for a flat pack chest of drawers? |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
Im sure you will do an awesome job.  "
Thanks.
I know how to do it, it's the weight of the wood I might struggle with. I've put bunkers and wardrobes up alone before |
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over a year ago
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"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
Have you got your Allen keys and spokeshave?
I checked. Don't need Allen key, although there was a huge set floating around somewhere.
No idea what a spoke shave is, will I need one for a flat pack chest of drawers?"
A spokeshave is a type of plane used to shape wooden spokes for things like cartwheels. You do not need one. |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
Have you got your Allen keys and spokeshave?
I checked. Don't need Allen key, although there was a huge set floating around somewhere.
No idea what a spoke shave is, will I need one for a flat pack chest of drawers?
A spokeshave is a type of plane used to shape wooden spokes for things like cartwheels. You do not need one. "
That's a relief. I don't have one
I have sandpaper. |
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"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
Have you got your Allen keys and spokeshave?
I checked. Don't need Allen key, although there was a huge set floating around somewhere.
No idea what a spoke shave is, will I need one for a flat pack chest of drawers?
A spokeshave is a type of plane used to shape wooden spokes for things like cartwheels. You do not need one. "
The doctors right..I was pulling your leg |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
Have you got your Allen keys and spokeshave?
I checked. Don't need Allen key, although there was a huge set floating around somewhere.
No idea what a spoke shave is, will I need one for a flat pack chest of drawers?
A spokeshave is a type of plane used to shape wooden spokes for things like cartwheels. You do not need one.
That's a relief. I don't have one
I have sandpaper."
You shouldn't need that either. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
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If it goes well, we want to know! But, if it goes a bit sideways and you end up with a drawer glued to your backside, hammer tangled in your hair and screw driver in a non sunny place, we want that update too  |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"why a claw hammer, to tap the dowels in i guess ? i usely use a rubber mallet when assembling flat packs"
There's something that has to be tapped in and the instructions says a little hammer, so I bought my own one.
I'm going to build my toolbox back up as mine was accidentally sold with a car. |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
If it goes well, we want to know! But, if it goes a bit sideways and you end up with a drawer glued to your backside, hammer tangled in your hair and screw driver in a non sunny place, we want that update too "
I'll definitely get glue everywhere. Probably glue my fingers to the drawer knob |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"You sound like an avid DIYer anyway but good luck. Read the distructions twice and you will be fine.
Battery drill and screw/Allen bits is a god send for flatpack"
I can't hold anything heavy for long. The instructions are diagrams and looks pretty simple though. |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
Well, the package turned up with the screwdriver, hammer and glue, and the nozzle had broken off the glue bottle, covering itself and the screwdriver in wood glue.
My ex thinks I won't be able to manage putting the chest of drawers together on my own and has volunteered to help my daughter do it |
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"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
Have you got your Allen keys and spokeshave?
I checked. Don't need Allen key, although there was a huge set floating around somewhere.
No idea what a spoke shave is, will I need one for a flat pack chest of drawers?
A spokeshave is a type of plane used to shape wooden spokes for things like cartwheels. You do not need one. "
Unless they are cartwheel shaped drawers  |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
Have you got your Allen keys and spokeshave?
I checked. Don't need Allen key, although there was a huge set floating around somewhere.
No idea what a spoke shave is, will I need one for a flat pack chest of drawers?
A spokeshave is a type of plane used to shape wooden spokes for things like cartwheels. You do not need one.
Unless they are cartwheel shaped drawers "
That would be novel, but they're bog standard drawers.
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"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
Have you got your Allen keys and spokeshave?
I checked. Don't need Allen key, although there was a huge set floating around somewhere.
No idea what a spoke shave is, will I need one for a flat pack chest of drawers?
A spokeshave is a type of plane used to shape wooden spokes for things like cartwheels. You do not need one.
Unless they are cartwheel shaped drawers
That would be novel, but they're bog standard drawers.
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As others have stated. You should be ok then. But always handy to have them just in case |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The thought of putting things together makes me feel sick.
The instructions are diagram only. Loads of screws to contend with."
I always thought you kinda hated me but I know you do now. |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"The thought of putting things together makes me feel sick.
The instructions are diagram only. Loads of screws to contend with.
Why you using the instructions? You don't need them "
Oi, there will not be a screw-hole left unfilled, I'll have you know  |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"The thought of putting things together makes me feel sick.
The instructions are diagram only. Loads of screws to contend with.
I always thought you kinda hated me but I know you do now. "
Steve, my ickle pickle, I'm not asking you to help me.
Got anything you need screwing together; I got a lovely new screwdriver
Ooh, I've had an idea for a new username  |
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Flatpack stuff is usually pretty good to build these days. Just take your time, sort out all the screws and fixings so you are 100% certain you’re using the correct ones in the correct places, and don’t over-tighten anything. Tight is fine, but you can easily overdo it and strip the hole, weakening the strength of the fixing.
You’ll be fine |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"Flatpack stuff is usually pretty good to build these days. Just take your time, sort out all the screws and fixings so you are 100% certain you’re using the correct ones in the correct places, and don’t over-tighten anything. Tight is fine, but you can easily overdo it and strip the hole, weakening the strength of the fixing.
You’ll be fine "
I know how to do it. I'm going to struggle with the physical stuff, not the intelligence part |
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"The thought of putting things together makes me feel sick.
The instructions are diagram only. Loads of screws to contend with.
I always thought you kinda hated me but I know you do now.
Steve, my ickle pickle, I'm not asking you to help me.
Got anything you need screwing together; I got a lovely new screwdriver
Ooh, I've had an idea for a new username "
Righty tighty..lefty loosey |
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"The thought of putting things together makes me feel sick.
The instructions are diagram only. Loads of screws to contend with.
Why you using the instructions? You don't need them "
Structions are good |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"The thought of putting things together makes me feel sick.
The instructions are diagram only. Loads of screws to contend with.
I always thought you kinda hated me but I know you do now.
Steve, my ickle pickle, I'm not asking you to help me.
Got anything you need screwing together; I got a lovely new screwdriver
Ooh, I've had an idea for a new username
Righty tighty..lefty loosey "
Was thinking something with screw and driver in.
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"The thought of putting things together makes me feel sick.
The instructions are diagram only. Loads of screws to contend with.
I always thought you kinda hated me but I know you do now.
Steve, my ickle pickle, I'm not asking you to help me.
Got anything you need screwing together; I got a lovely new screwdriver
Ooh, I've had an idea for a new username
Righty tighty..lefty loosey "
Erm . . . . . ? |
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By *ad Nanna OP Woman
over a year ago
East London |
"I do love a good ratchet screwdriver
Mine now has glue over it. It better not be glued together now 
Typical woman. No respect for her tools "
It broke in transit. Probably man-handled by the driver in a devil-may-care manner. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The thought of putting things together makes me feel sick.
The instructions are diagram only. Loads of screws to contend with.
I always thought you kinda hated me but I know you do now.
Steve, my ickle pickle, I'm not asking you to help me.
Got anything you need screwing together; I got a lovely new screwdriver
Ooh, I've had an idea for a new username "
I need to hear this new username |
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"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
If it goes well, we want to know! But, if it goes a bit sideways and you end up with a drawer glued to your backside, hammer tangled in your hair and screw driver in a non sunny place, we want that update too "
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"My ratchet screwdriver, claw hammer and wood glue are being delivered tomorrow.
I'm going to attempt at assembling a chest of drawers on my own
Have you got your Allen keys and spokeshave?
I checked. Don't need Allen key, although there was a huge set floating around somewhere.
No idea what a spoke shave is, will I need one for a flat pack chest of drawers?
A spokeshave is a type of plane used to shape wooden spokes for things like cartwheels. You do not need one. "
Everyone needs a spokeshave! How else are you going to shave your spokes when they get hairy? |
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