Nixon Coffee Table Assembly Instructions

Every time I put my coffee mug down, I wonder if the surface is bugged. Every time my dog bumps into it, I flinch, waiting for the "third-rate burglary" of the whole thing collapsing.

Locate the parts list in your manual. Typically, you should have:

Do not tear open every bag of hardware at once. Resist the urge to "figure it out as you go." The Nixon coffee table uses three distinct screw sizes that look nearly identical but have different thread pitches. Mixing them up is the #1 cause of stripped wood and wobbly legs.

Step 7 is brutal. It tells you to flip the table over onto its feet. nixon coffee table assembly instructions

This table is substantial; it is highly recommended to have two people for assembly to safely lift and flip the unit.

Place the assembled base upright. Now take the Tabletop (Panel A). Before screwing anything, rest the top on the base. Check for overhang: The Nixon table typically has a 1-inch equal overhang on all four sides.

The Nixon coffee table, like most flat-pack furniture, utilizes a "Cam Lock and Cam Bolt" system. This is the part that confuses people the most. Here is how it works: Every time I put my coffee mug down,

Inside the bag, you will find:

Check the hardware list to ensure you have all M6 bolts and footpads before starting. Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions 1. Prepare the Table Top woodshedfurniture.co.uk Nixon Coffee Table - WoodShed Furniture

Happy building. And remember:

Place a level on the table. Put a heavy book in the center. If it wobbles, adjust the feet.

I have no memory of what happened during that time. Did I assemble it correctly? Did I strip the threading? The world may never know. I call it "plausible deniability."