Just started assembly and so far its going together OK. No problem for those with basic assembly skills. Be careful, take your time. Dont cross thread or over torque anything. Recommend NOT to use a power screwdriver. This not a job for those with bad knees since most of the assembly is on the floor. One thing I think is kinda dumb is dropping in the JRN nuts into the inner gables and stabilizers on step 4 and 5. They fall right through! So whats the point of doing that now? Best wait until the those parts actually get installed to slide in those JRNs. Also the cams you insert into the drawer sides as per step 11 will fall right out. But they install and twist lock in place easily with the drawer front in step 11d.
The slats will not move around after assembly if you pinch the U channels between the slats with pliers. Or wrap the ends of the slats with 1 wide strips of duct tape.
Make sure you have at least 1 10 between the side of the bed and the wall. Otherwise you can not get the assembled drawers installed.
Sliding the assembled bed in final position must be done with care, moving just a little at a time. Get some help if available. You want to keep the corners square. And yes small corner braces are recommended. You might consider casters as well.
Keep in mind, if you have nightstands, you may not be able to open the drawers next to them.
Have decided on a 10 gel infused memory foam mattress such as the Olee one as sold here on .
Will probably reinforce as per earlier reviewer and update this review after final assembly.
update After installing the suggested felt tape and angle brackets, we are now sleeping our new bed for the first time. Decided to go with a 10 gel memory foam mattress made right here in Michigan. Got a better deal on it from Sams Club. Wife is snoring away. Jury will be out for a while as I am accustomed to a water bed since 1978. Already find I am reaching for the heater control thats not there. So well see how it goes. I did order the bookcase headboard which should be here soon. I believe that is used in lieu of the nightstands which do block two drawers.
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Just started assembly and so far its going together OK. No problem for those with basic assembly skills. Be careful, take your time. Dont cross thread or over torque anything. Recommend NOT to use a power screwdriver. This not a job for those with bad knees since most of the assembly is on the floor. One thing I think is kinda dumb is dropping in the JRN nuts into the inner gables and stabilizers on step 4 and 5. They fall right through! So whats the point of doing that now? Best wait until the those parts actually get installed to slide in those JRNs. Also the cams you insert into the drawer sides as per step 11 will fall right out. But they install and twist lock in place easily with the drawer front in step 11d. The slats will not move around after assembly if you pinch the U channels between the slats with pliers. Or wrap the ends of the slats with 1 wide strips of duct tape. Make sure you have at least 1 10 between the side of the bed and the wall. Otherwise you can not get the assembled drawers installed. Sliding the assembled bed in final position must be done with care, moving just a little at a time. Get some help if available. You want to keep the corners square. And yes small corner braces are recommended. You might consider casters as well. Keep in mind, if you have nightstands, you may not be able to open the drawers next to them. Have decided on a 10 gel infused memory foam mattress such as the Olee one as sold here on . Will probably reinforce as per earlier reviewer and update this review after final assembly. update After installing the suggested felt tape and angle brackets, we are now sleeping our new bed for the first time. Decided to go with a 10 gel memory foam mattress made right here in Michigan. Got a better deal on it from Sams Club. Wife is snoring away. Jury will be out for a while as I am accustomed to a water bed since 1978. Already find I am reaching for the heater control thats not there. So well see how it goes. I did order the bookcase headboard which should be here soon. I believe that is used in lieu of the nightstands which do block two drawers.