I'm building a besta cabinet. I'm following the instructions.
I'm on step 8 (page 13). It says to push the spacers (item number 141413) into the holes. I got them in a tiny bit, but no matter how hard I push, it won't go in any further. It's like the holes aren't big enough.
I called ikea, and the person at the store didn't have any suggestions except watching videos online, and all of the besta videos I've seen don't have anything about this spacer, it looks like this is a new model, because the other videos have different things on the back.
I could probably rig something like a thick sheet of metal or something to give me a place to hammer against, but that seems like the wrong thing. What else can I try?
Best Answer
I would try to gently compress them in with pliers (ordinary slip joint or channel locks) or a clamp (e.g., a C-clamp). Use a scrap of wood as a protector on the outside to prevent damage to the finish. You might have to alternate from one pin to the other until both are easier to push in. Do the pins or the holes have a means to avoid resistance from trapped air?