I just set this up and the drawers are very hard to open and they bump into each other. Is there something to do to make them open more smoothly?
1802457
This isnt an issue I have had with the monitor stand. I have only had a 23 in LCD monitor on it. As Hoanh said, maybe the monitor is too heavy? Do the drawers work well without the monitor on it?
674719
I had a dickens of a time getting it to close as well. I had to eventually, but mindfully paying attention and pushed them together with a little bit of force. They are hard to open too. I would say I hate the aggravation of that immensely, however, that also means it isn't going to give easily if dropped!
1410882
I threw both of mine away for the same reason. I think I posted a negative review for the product for that reason. It seems like the drawers are sprung.
2071951
I think you may have assembled it wrong by using some of the wrong hardware. When I assembled and tightened to a firm snug level, they adjust perfectly. I would re-evaluate the pieces you have used
381976
Pull the drawers as far out as they will go, and then pull really hard and they will pop out. They have a plastic catch on them and when you pull harder it comes by the stop.
1374512
Try pushing down on the top then opening at the same time. I think that it is a safety feature. Hope that helps.
1302033
You have to play with them as you install... Pull the premounted rails out, make sure you are setting the drawer rails level, and sliding past the plastic lockers....then it's in when you can push them all the way back.
2023504
The biggest problem with stacking them is weight. Unless you are storing something extremely light, the weight of the top unit is going to cause the bottom unit to buckle, making it a huge pain to open the drawers.
650250
I'm not sure what your problem is ... these units basically open themselves. I comes as a couple of round loops that you separate and the unit will spring open. You then just have to spread the unit out and it will stand up. If the unit does not act this way there may be a problem with the unit itself. If you need any more help check out a video on Rukket's website or Youtube which will show you how it sets up and take down.
9430
I had this same problem, which didn't bother me until my clever cats started wedging the top drawers open & crawling inside the drawers & bed. I realigned the rails- the pilot holes didn't match up exactly so I just left one screw out. I put the drawers back in & moved the heavier items to the bottom drawers, & installed some inexpensive baby protectors on each drawer to keep them secured shut. They align perfectly now, are sturdy & keep the kitties out.
4867
I completely agree! I'm having the same problem. The desk seems to be somewhat concave so I thought that might be a problem (faulty/defective). It does seem impossible. My husband is procrastinating on putting the easel on so I'll see what I can do.
1165625
Hi Tami, there are 2 drawers, if you open one the other one is locked, so you never can open both drawers at the same time. But you do not have the opportunity to actually lock the drawers that nobody else can open it.Best regards,Gabriele
9432
I think it's because the wood isn't real so the drawers would place too much weight on it. This is only a suggestion but you can buy real wood(the size of the drawer hooks) and probably install on both side of the top drawers for more support. I hope this help. Good Luck :)
381975
I had the same issue, but I don't remember how I eventually got them out. See if there is something that needs to be pushed up on the bottom or if the drawer needs to be raised up to be taken out. There was a trick to it--I remember that.
454001
When I first received this it was extremely hard to open it, just kept trying and it opened. Sorry, not a big help but my experience. -Peace
451152
I had the same problem. You have to pull the silver handle up REAL hard the first time. After that they open easy! Good Luck!
2215506
If a drawer under mattress section is hard to open, your bed has not been set to square.I had 2 balky drawers & by adjusting frame, they all now glide easily.