Step 9 of 15

NORDEN gateleg table step 9 of 15: Screw the hinges under the drop-leaves

With both drop-leaf tabletops lying upside down on the floor, drive 6 countersunk hinge screws (100365) into the hinge recesses along the inner edge of each leaf: 12 screws in all.

12× Hinge screw 100365

Tools: Cross-head screwdriver

All 15 steps

00Overall

W260–1520 mm

D800 mm

H740 mm

The outer size is IKEA's published size, the height as far as it adjusts.

01Elevations

Front

Right side

Drawn from our 3D model, to scale. Point at a part to find it in the list below; click it to jump there.

02Parts / cut list

Part	Name	Qty	T	W	L	Material
Frame
A	Pedestal sideA tall solid birch side panel of the central drawer pedestal. The three drawer shelves span between the two sides.20 × 720 × 740 mm	×2	20 mm	720 mm	740 mm	Solid birch, clear acrylic lacquer
B	Drawer shelf20 × 150 × 740 mm	×3	20 mm	150 mm	740 mm	Solid birch, clear acrylic lacquer
C	Bottom pivot railA thick solid birch rail bolted outside the pedestal foot; the lower pivot pin of the swinging gateleg turns in its socket.35 × 40 × 740 mm	×2	35 mm	40 mm	740 mm	Solid birch, clear acrylic lacquer
D	Gateleg frameA solid birch swinging gateleg frame. It pivots on two steel pins between the bottom rail and the centre tabletop to support a raised drop-leaf.35 × 580 × 600 mm	×2	35 mm	580 mm	600 mm	Solid birch, clear acrylic lacquer
E	Centre tabletopThe fixed central section of the solid birch tabletop. It locks onto the pedestal sides with four cam bolts and holds the upper pivot pins of both gatelegs.20 × 260 × 800 mm	×1	20 mm	260 mm	800 mm	Solid birch, clear acrylic lacquer
F	Drop-leaf tabletopA solid birch drop-leaf tabletop that folds down flush against the pedestal or swings up level on the gateleg to seat up to six people.20 × 630 × 800 mm	×2	20 mm	630 mm	800 mm	Solid birch, clear acrylic lacquer
Drawers
G	Drawer front18 × 146 × 176 mm	×6	18 mm	146 mm	176 mm	Solid birch, clear acrylic lacquer
H	Drawer sideA solid birch drawer side with an inner groove that holds the plywood drawer bottom.10 × 176 × 322 mm	×12	10 mm	176 mm	322 mm	Solid birch, clear acrylic lacquer
J	Drawer bottomA thin birch bottom panel that slides into the grooves of the drawer sides before the back is fitted.4 × 126 × 322 mm	×6	4 mm	126 mm	322 mm	Birch plywood / fibreboard
K	Drawer backThe back board of a drawer box, held between the sides by two hammered plastic fasteners.10 × 126 × 160 mm	×6	10 mm	126 mm	160 mm	Solid birch, clear acrylic lacquer

The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. The table’s folded, half-open and full widths (26/89/152 cm), depth (80 cm), height (74 cm), inside drawer dimensions (13 × 34 × 18 cm) and two-package weights are from IKEA’s product page for article 904.238.87 (manual AA-2139398-4); board thicknesses and hole positions are close estimates read from the manual’s drawings. IKEA publishes only the outer size.

03Tools & materials

Tools
	Hex keyComes in the box: a 4 mm hex key for the 12 shelf frame screws (100229) and the 4 long corner bolts (122606).	In the box `100001`
	Cross-head screwdriverNot in the box: drives the cam bolts (118331), hinge screws (100365), drawer cam locks (103114) and knob screws (109564).	You need it
	Flat screwdriverNot in the box: turns the four composite cam locks (119081) that secure the centre tabletop.	You need it
	HammerNot in the box: taps the 12 plastic fasteners (110519) into the ends of the six drawer backs.	You need it
Materials
	Solid birch, clear acrylic lacquer	ABCDEFGHK
	Birch plywood / fibreboard	J

04Hardware

×16	Wooden dowel	`101350`	8 × 30 mm	Birch
×12	Frame screw	`100229`	7 × 50 mm	Zinc-plated steel
×4	Barrel nut	`100514`	M6 × 14 mm	Zinc-plated steel
×4	Corner bolt	`122606`	M6 × 80 mm	Zinc-plated steel
×4	Pivot pin	`123786`		Zinc-plated steel
×16	Cam bolt	`118331`	41 mm long	Zinc-plated steel
×4	Cam lock	`119081`	15 mm across	Grey composite
×12	Hinge screw	`100365`	3.5 × 14 mm	Zinc-plated steel
×12	Drawer cam lock	`103114`	12 mm across	Zinc-plated steel
×12	Plastic fastener	`110519`	40 mm long	Nylon (PA6)
×6	Wooden knob	`10118587`		Solid birch
×6	Knob screw	`109564`		Zinc-plated steel

Questions

What tools do I need to assemble the IKEA NORDEN gateleg table?

A 4 mm hex key (100001) comes in the box for the frame screws (100229) and corner bolts (122606). You also need a cross-head screwdriver, a flat screwdriver and a hammer.

How wide is the NORDEN gateleg table when folded, half open and fully open?

It is 26 cm wide with both drop-leaves folded down, 89 cm wide with one leaf raised on its gateleg, and 152 cm wide with both leaves raised (80 cm deep and 74 cm high).

Why does the centre tabletop not sit flat over the gatelegs?

Check that both swinging gateleg frames have their pivot pins (123786) at the back where the sockets in the bottom pivot rail and centre tabletop sit, and that all four pins are pressed right in to their collars.

How many drawers does the NORDEN table have?

It has six solid birch drawers in the central pedestal—three opening to the front and three opening to the back—each measuring 13 × 34 × 18 cm inside.

About this guide

The part numbers and counts match IKEA's assembly instructions, so you can check each piece against your box. The outer size, 26–152 × 80 × 74 cm, is IKEA's published size. The table’s folded, half-open and full widths (26/89/152 cm), depth (80 cm), height (74 cm), inside drawer dimensions (13 × 34 × 18 cm) and two-package weights are from IKEA’s product page for article 904.238.87 (manual AA-2139398-4); board thicknesses and hole positions are close estimates read from the manual’s drawings. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.

The manufacturer's instructions are on IKEA's product page (PDF). If something here differs from the manual in your box, follow the manual.

The 3D models, drawings and text are our own. IKEA and NORDEN are named only to say which product this guide is for.