How to assemble IKEA TONSTAD Extendable Table

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push 12 dowels (101350) into the cross pieces and the centre board.

   Then press the 2 cross pieces onto the ends of the centre board.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:19)

2. 

   Step 2

   Screw 2 cam bolts (118331) into each long rail.

   Turn them in by hand, all the way.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:26)

3. 

   Step 3

   Fit both long rails onto the cross pieces and lock 4 cam locks (113434).

   Turn clockwise with the flat screwdriver. The apron halves must line up flush.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:33)

4. 

   Step 4

   Screw a corner bracket (122483) to each end of the long rails.

   2 screws (100325) per bracket — Phillips screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:41)

5. 

   Step 5

   Screw the 2 end rails onto the brackets.

   2 more screws (100325) per bracket. Check the end rails are the right way up — manual step 5.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:49)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 6–7

   Push 10 dowels (101350) into the top edges of the frame.

   2 in each end rail and 6 in the long rails — 4 of them next to the joins.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:58)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 8

   Lay the 2 tabletop halves face down on a rug and push them together.

   Lock fittings at the join, as in the manual’s step 8 picture.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:05)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 9

   Fold the 2 locks across the join and press until they click.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:11)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 10

   Turn the frame over and lower it onto the top — two people.

   The dowels go into the holes in the top.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:17)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 11

    Screw the frame to the top with 16 long screws (154409).

    Phillips screwdriver.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:24)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 12

    Prepare the 4 legs: a cross dowel and 2 threaded rods each.

    Cross dowel (110912) into the top of the leg, then screw 2 rods (100038) in through the side.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:32)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 13

    Fit 2 legs at one end, rods through the corner brackets.

    Spring washer (100843) and nut (100712) on each rod; tighten with the box spanner (120202).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:41)

13. 

    Step 13

    Fit the other 2 legs the same way.

    Tighten all 8 nuts firmly with the box spanner.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:50)

14. 

    Step 14

    Tap a glide (107271) into the bottom of each leg.

    Use the hammer.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:58)

15. 

    Step 15

    Screw 2 stops (114418) under the extension leaf.

    One screw (109049) through each stop — Phillips screwdriver.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:04)

16. 

    Step 16

    Turn the table over onto its legs — two people.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:10)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 16

    Open the 2 locks under the top and pull the ends apart.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:17)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 17

    Lay the extension leaf into the gap.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:24)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 18

    Push the ends together and close the locks — now 196 cm.

    Each lock clicks shut over the leaf.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:30)