0

This is my first DIY, so please forgive me if my question sounds very naive. I have a whole set of furniture's coming in, so I need to get this bed-side table right!

I am trying to set this up and I have almost everything sorted out, except for one component, you might get an idea from the picture(s) below.

enter image description here enter image description here

Below is the S0 wooden piece:

enter image description here

Basically I need to fix the S0 piece - but then I do not find any holes on them - unlike all other pieces which had them. Do I need to drill one? If so, what could be the reason that only this piece is left without a hole? How do I go about this?

Improve this question
2
  • Do you have access to a drill?
    – Aloysius Defenestrate
    Commented May 25, 2018 at 22:18
  • Not yet , I would have to buy one if required.
    – user1583803
    Commented May 25, 2018 at 22:24

2 Answers 2

Reset to default
2

Considering that the material appears to be particle board, one can presume that the screw is pointy enough to create a hole as it is threaded into the wood. You may get away without a drilled hole but expect to see a disruption of the surface on a scale smaller than the volcano in Hawaii.

If the construction permits, place the wood at the brackets, mark the screw location on the wood. Place the wood on a solid surface and begin to drive the screw into the wood. This will allow you to apply sufficient pressure reducing the chance that the screw will strip out the hole being created.

Once you are satisfied that the screw will progress well enough, remove it and place and fasten into position.

You could use a nail and tap it in the same manner but it might be a bit more difficult to remove it. Maybe tap in stages, wiggle and remove, repeat, then drive the screw.

Improve this answer
2
  • Thanks, I shall try this. But I am planning to get a drill anyways. So would it be better to use a drill then?
    – user1583803
    Commented May 26, 2018 at 0:32
  • using a drill will almost certainly improve the results. Pick a bit the diameter of which is slightly smaller than the minor diameter of the screw. You can hold the screw behind the a drill bit and you want to barely see the minor diameter of the screw.
    – fred_dot_u
    Commented May 26, 2018 at 0:41
0

I think it's showing the sides where the screws go and this piece is like fitted to snug up in that space, in front of said screws.. at least from the pieces i built like this that had that sort of front, bottom .. idk.. whatever you call that face plate board kind of thing.

Improve this answer
1
  • 1
    As it’s currently written, your answer is unclear. Please edit to add additional details that will help others understand how this addresses the question asked. You can find more information on how to write good answers in the help center.
    – Community Bot
    Commented Mar 10, 2022 at 12:24

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.