Step 3 of 19
TARVA 6-drawer chest step 3 of 19: Fit the left side, central partition, and right side
Push the left side panel, the central vertical partition, and the right side panel onto the cam bolts and dowels of the bottom panel. Make sure the central partition faces forward so its runner channels sit recessed from the front edge.
- 1× Bottom panel
- 1× Left side panel
- 1× Central partition
- 1× Right side panel
Tools: none, just your hands
Common mistake: mounting the central vertical partition backwards. The central vertical partition has identical dowel and cam-bolt spacing at both ends, so it is easy to mount back-to-front. When reversed, the runner stops sit 1.8 cm too far forward and the drawers stick out proud of the pine frame instead of closing flush. Always align the recessed front ends of the channels toward the front edge before locking the partition. The switch in the player shows what goes wrong.
All 19 steps
- 1 Screw cam bolts into the bottom and top panels
- 2 Push wooden dowels into the sides and partition
- 3 Fit the left side, central partition, and right side common mistake
- 4 Lock the sides and partition to the bottom panel
- 5 Fit and lock the top panel
- 6 Screw the wall brackets under the top panel
- 7 Fit the rear corner legs and side stretcher rails
- 8 Fit the front corner legs and cross stretcher rails
- 9 Bolt the pine leg frame with the hex key
- 10 Turn the chest frame onto its front
- 11 Nail the back panel on and stand the chest upright
- 12 Drawers: screw cam bolts into the six fronts
- 13 Drawers: push in dowels and stand the 12 sides
- 14 Drawers: lock the 12 sides to the fronts
- 15 Drawers: slide the six bottoms into the grooves
- 16 Drawers: fit the backs and hammer in the wedge dowels
- 17 Drawers: screw on left and right runners flush
- 18 Drawers: turn upright and screw on the wooden knobs
- 19 Slide all six drawers into the pine chest
00Overall
The outer size is IKEA's published size.
01Elevations
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 | Bottom panelFull-width solid pine base panel of the cabinet box. It carries the left side, central partition, and right side above, and the four-legged pine underframe below.18 × 387 × 1550 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 387 mm | 1550 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
| B | Left side panelSolid pine left side panel with three cabinet channels for the left column of drawers.18 × 387 × 764 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 387 mm | 764 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
| C | Central partitionSolid pine vertical partition dividing the chest into left and right drawer bays. Its cabinet channels sit recessed behind the front edge so all six drawer fronts close flush.18 × 387 × 764 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 387 mm | 764 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
| D | Right side panelSolid pine right side panel with three cabinet channels for the right column of drawers.18 × 387 × 764 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 387 mm | 764 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
| E | Top panelFull-width solid pine top panel that caps the left side, central partition, and right side.18 × 387 × 1550 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 387 mm | 1550 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
| F | Corner legSquare solid pine corner leg supporting the chest 12 cm off the floor.36 × 36 × 120 mm | ×4 | 36 mm | 36 mm | 120 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
| G | Side stretcher railSolid pine side stretcher rail running front-to-back between the front and rear corner legs.18 × 55 × 315 mm | ×2 | 18 mm | 55 mm | 315 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
| H | Back stretcher railFull-span solid pine cross rail connecting the left and right leg assemblies under the bottom panel.18 × 55 × 1478 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 55 mm | 1478 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
| J | Front stretcher railFull-span solid pine cross rail connecting the left and right leg assemblies under the bottom panel.18 × 55 × 1478 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 55 mm | 1478 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
| K | Back panelThin fibreboard back panel notched at both top corners for the wall brackets and nailed with 20 nails to square the double-bay frame.3 × 800 × 1550 mm | ×1 | 3 mm | 800 mm | 1550 mm | Fibreboard |
| Drawers | ||||||
| L | Drawer front18 × 250 × 742 mm | ×6 | 18 mm | 250 mm | 742 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
| M | Drawer sideSolid pine drawer side with an inner groove near its bottom edge for the drawer bottom.14 × 160 × 344 mm | ×12 | 14 mm | 160 mm | 344 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
| N | Drawer bottomFibreboard drawer bottom that slides through the open rear into the side and front grooves.3 × 342 × 692 mm | ×6 | 3 mm | 342 mm | 692 mm | Fibreboard, clear lacquer |
| P | Drawer backSolid pine drawer back that sits over the rear edge of the bottom and is pinned by 4 plastic fasteners.12 × 146 × 684 mm | ×6 | 12 mm | 146 mm | 684 mm | Solid pine, untreated |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. Overall dimensions (155 × 39 × 92 cm), inside drawer dimensions (68 × 33 × 16 cm), package weights, and hardware counts follow IKEA article 803.607.05 and manual AA-1920996-6; board thicknesses and hole coordinates are our own estimates from the assembly drawings. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hex keyIncluded in the box (100001): drives the 8 leg-frame screws (100214) and 4 long base screws (100229). | In the box 100001 | |
| HammerTaps in the 20 back-panel nails (101201) and the 24 plastic drawer fasteners (110519). | You need it | |
| Cross-head screwdriverDrives the 36 cam bolts, 2 wall-bracket screws, 24 drawer cam locks, 36 flush runner screws, and 6 knob screws. | You need it | |
| Flat screwdriverTurns the 12 grey composite cam locks (119081) in the pine cabinet frame. | You need it | |
| Materials | ||
| Solid pine, untreated | ABCDEFGHJLMP | |
| Fibreboard | K | |
| Fibreboard, clear lacquer | N | |
04Hardware
| ×36 | Cam bolt | 118331 | 41 mm long | Zinc-plated steel, polypropylene sleeve |
| ×24 | Wooden dowel | 101350 | 8 × 30 mm | Birch or beech wood |
| ×12 | Cam lock | 119081 | 15 mm across | Grey composite |
| ×8 | Hex wood screw | 100214 | 50 mm long | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×4 | Long hex screw | 100229 | 70 mm long | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×2 | Wall bracket | 106989 | Galvanized steel | |
| ×2 | Washer | 100823 | Steel | |
| ×2 | Bracket screw | 109049 | Zinc-plated steel | |
| ×20 | Back panel nail | 101201 | 20 mm long | Steel |
| ×24 | Drawer dowel | 101345 | 8 × 30 mm | Wood |
| ×24 | Drawer cam lock | 103114 | Zinc alloy | |
| ×24 | Plastic wedge dowel | 110519 | 40 mm long | Nylon (PA6) |
| ×12 | Drawer runner6 left-hand and 6 right-hand drawer slides | 118790 | ||
| ×36 | Countersunk runner screw | 100365 | 14 mm flat-head | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×6 | Wooden knob | 117615 | Solid pine | |
| ×6 | Knob screw | 100413 | Zinc-plated steel |
Questions
Why do my TARVA drawers stick out proud of the pine frame instead of closing flush?
This happens if the central vertical partition is mounted back-to-front so its cabinet channels sit too far forward, or if the left and right drawer runners (118790) are swapped on the drawer boxes.
How are the four pine corner legs and stretcher rails fastened to the TARVA frame?
The four legs and four stretcher rails are aligned with 8 × 30 mm wooden dowels (101350), bolted together through the legs with 8 hex wood screws (100214), and drawn tight under the bottom panel with 4 long countersunk hex screws (100229) using the included hex key (100001).
What is the difference between the two cam locks included with the TARVA 6-drawer chest?
The 12 grey composite cam locks (119081) lock the main pine cabinet frame with a flat screwdriver, while the 24 metal cross-slotted cam locks (103114) lock the six drawer boxes with a cross-head screwdriver.
Can untreated solid pine on the TARVA chest be painted, stained, or waxed?
Yes. TARVA is made of untreated solid pine, so you can oil, wax, stain, lacquer, or paint the frame, legs, drawer fronts, and wooden knobs (117615).
Safety
WARNING! Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture tip-over. Always secure this chest of drawers to the wall using the included tip-over restraints (106989).
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, 155 × 39 × 92 cm, is IKEA's published size. Overall dimensions (155 × 39 × 92 cm), inside drawer dimensions (68 × 33 × 16 cm), package weights, and hardware counts follow IKEA article 803.607.05 and manual AA-1920996-6; board thicknesses and hole coordinates are our own estimates from the assembly drawings. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
Each of the six solid pine drawers measures 68 × 33 × 16 cm inside.
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 TARVA are named only to say which product this guide is for.