I'm putting something from Ikea together, for example, and it comes with a small hexagonal ratchet which burrs really easily, and they've also given it a kind of plastic extension to get more leverage. Then there's also a weird spanner for another non-standard set of connectors. These things are as big and as heavy as small screwdrivers. Most people have screwdrivers at home anyway, and these custom made tools must cost far more to replace because they're not so mass-produced. Why make it more complicated for the user?
2007-11-25 04:44:22 · 7 answers · asked by YourLocalGP 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Regular screws strip before you can get the right tightness. Hex heads are stronger, More torck with a longer handle.
2007-11-25 05:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by Claude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way to beat the flat pack is to buy a cheap set of bits from b & q or wickes (the 101 piece ones) in the set will be every bit u will need for flat pack. Simply use the bit in a cordless drill it cuts the time in half easily !!
2007-11-25 19:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by jk.007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your flat pack actually came with all the fasteners and the tool? HOW LUCKY! As per the diffrent tool it is probably an allen wrench,they dont strip as easily as a phillips screwdriver, and also some people dont own any tools.hope this helps.
2007-11-25 13:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by campnman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really don't know where your coming from ..we furnished our home in France with ikea furniture ..and having tried lots of others ..i found it not only easy to assemble ...without a single thing over ...or short ..its very strong and found nothing wrong with any supplied tools ...ikea is the largest percentage profit org in the world it does not sell anything without at least 17%profit ...but its still great value for money
2007-11-25 13:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not be possible to obtain sufficient torque just using a screwdriver.
2007-11-25 13:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's to teach people who buy low quality flat packed cheap crap from Ikea to buy better ready built furniture from a more reputable retailer in future.
2007-11-25 12:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
that is why people go to university to learn ikea and mfi skills
2007-11-25 12:54:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋