cyrnel

Sweet couch, guys. Looks hazardous to getting things done!

I shouldn't ask... okay I will. Did either of you figure out how much time was spent on the legs vs. a taxi trip to any store with those cheap drill kits?

I like Robertson, or Torx (for higher torque apps), except on horizontal surfaces that'll see weather or abuse. Their recess is hard to clean out and makes for a real PITA removal. Try taking out a Robertson fastened deck with a smile. Phillips gets the nod for those situations. Funny, I hated Phillips screws with a passion when I was young. The multiple sizes vexed my limited tool selection to no end. I also didn't have the feel for how much force was required to keep the driver seated and always stripped the things. Now the dislike has shifted entirely to standard-slot junk that makes my Milwaukee useless.

Macheath

Wow, nice couch.

I had a simliar war with my new bed recently.
16 screws, 16 nice carefully drilled pilot holes, one manual screwdriver, summer heat, 3 bottles of water and a whole lot of sweat and swearing.

The pain and suffering really makes you appreciate it after.

Scorps

LOL the slot is the worst screw ever, I also like the robertson its the most easiest to screw in. I have never had a problem with Philips mostly because I used to build kitchen chairs and thats the type of screw we used to hold the legs on. But thats a different story

genuinegirly

Spindles is a genious. So basic, so helpful.
Great couch.

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joeb1

I feel the pull of your ever so comfy couch....

Good job, yes pre-drilling would have helped. But you work with what you got.. right.

I must say.. I don't think I have ever seen a bit quite like the one there. You could probably nickname it "sparky". I bet it was almost hot enough to weld with once you guys were done with it.

Oh.. and the floors. Exactly like the ones in our house, it's uncanny. I will have to post them some day.

Sweet pad by the way! Good luck to both of you!

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Swirlie

errrr... why even bother putting the feet on the couch? I never do it! Stuff gets lost under there, you have to clean under it... pain in the butt as far as I'm concerned. Just leave 'em off!

vorpal_rabbit

Putting the legs on actually makes it a tad easier to move. You don't have to work quite as hard at getting a grip on it, and there's less danger of injuring fingers when it's set back down.

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Zephyr66

Thats one damn sexy couch!
I'd do it. Thats is if it wasnt... umm... a couch.

ngdawg

BUDDah's happy face needs more happy!! Congrats on the beginnings of your new home.