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Top 10 Tips for Assembling Futon
Edit 3/2021. After a year the medal bent irreparably. So go easy on it or buy another brand.
Top 10 Pieces of Advice on Assembling Your Futon.. I almost didn’t buy this puppy because of all the warnings about assembly. In reality, it’s annoying but not a deal breaker. Here’s some advice. You're welcome.
1. Expect it to be a pain, and be pleasantly surprised
2. Prepare to spend 2 hours and maybe you’ll get off early. You really don't need two people.
3. You’ll mess up at least 3 times. So don’t tighten anything until the end.
4. MAN you gotta look carefully at the illustrations. Arrange your puzzle pieces to the exact perspective of those illustrations and look at details (like which end has the curve or foot)
5. You know those tiny screws? You. Need. An electric. Screwdriver. They’re wood-screws and don’t go easily into their places without some power. Some don't thread perfectly but just power on.
6. Screw those the little bolts so the narrow plastic side is away from the screw head… otherwise they’ll rip your fingers.
7. Do not stop in the middle to help your son on a Berlin Wall presentation
8. Do not get drunk because you’re annoyed helping on said Berlin presentation
9. Forget the little sticky pads for the bottom of legs. They come right off. Plastic bottoms won't scratch floor.
10. Do yourself a favour and get a friction pad to stop futon from slipping.
Don't let the assembly scare you away from this very inexpensive guy. You can do it. You'll stand proud.
January 2019 · Home and Kitchen · verified purchase