Jeff Lamson
05-08-2020, 1:38 PM
Curious on how people assemble the bases of a tables, desks, etc...I have done it one of three ways, and I'm torn on my preference.
1. Assemble in stages. I assemble the ends of the piece first, so for example I attach the front legs to the back legs using the side skirt and bottom rail. The next day, I bring the ends together by attaching the left and right assemblies using the front / back skirts and rails.
2. Assemble all together, standing up. I like this because I find it easiest to see any imperfections, but if my floor is not perfectly level I have run into issues.
3. Assemble all together, but do so upside down.
Again, I've done all three, and I'm not sure which is best, as I've had some good and bad come from each. Thoughts on your preferences?
1. Assemble in stages. I assemble the ends of the piece first, so for example I attach the front legs to the back legs using the side skirt and bottom rail. The next day, I bring the ends together by attaching the left and right assemblies using the front / back skirts and rails.
2. Assemble all together, standing up. I like this because I find it easiest to see any imperfections, but if my floor is not perfectly level I have run into issues.
3. Assemble all together, but do so upside down.
Again, I've done all three, and I'm not sure which is best, as I've had some good and bad come from each. Thoughts on your preferences?