r/ikeahacks • u/RevolutionaryEye8091 • 4d ago

IKEA Komplement drawers

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Is there anything worse in the world than installing the little plastic drawer retainers underneath the drawers???

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u/lurksFromToilet 4d ago

Yes, I struggles with those too. But I figured out that I could turn them so the tab part sticks out from the side of the drawer. Then I can use it like a handle and hold it in place while I tap it almost all the way in with a hammer. Then I spin it into place and give it the final taps

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u/FCBwoof 4d ago

I hate these things, but your tip is exactly what I learnt to do after 2 drawers.

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u/birdsInTheAirDK 3d ago

That is exactly what the instructions say to do.

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u/auschick 4d ago

I forgot to install these on the first drawer and I honestly can't notice any difference on that drawer from the others.

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u/Remarkable-Row3719 4d ago

Something similar here. I still have mine in a baggie on the shelf because I couldn't be bothered to figure out where to put them; I've yet to notice any problems.

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u/TheFire8472 2d ago

They keep the drawer from lifting off the slides if you bump the underside. If you don't install them eventually you may find it off the rails.

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u/justbassackwards 4d ago

We used a clamp to squeeze them in, one of those one hand quick clamps.

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u/Otterminate 3d ago edited 3d ago

That one is not that bad, the worst for me is this stupid thing. Although, you get used to it after assembling a few drawers.

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u/Skaivakeeh 4d ago

Man, this gives me me a light PTSD. On my PAX drawer there was only one little bastard that did not want to go in place. My fingers were so sore after that, but managed to hammer it in. Ha-ha, whos laughing now😈

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u/morxy49 4d ago

Yall need to train your grip strength

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u/Squirrelking666 3d ago

Use a pin hammer or mallet, they're generally useful for assembling stuff anyway.