Wonderful addition to our basement decor. We have mission style cases and this one is as beautiful and useful as the three already in place. Recommend this bookcase for it's great looks and easy assembly; price was reasonable also.
But here are some thing's I wish I knew before making my purchase decision:
-The wood components are actually wood remnants that have been glued together to make the correct size pieces. It wood have been better if solid pieces of wood had been cut to size.
-The seams are noticeable, so if you decide to stain instead of paint, you will see the seams.
-Gluing the bottom shelf board to the frame is no easy task, you have gravity working against you. Luckily I had four 4-inch clamps so I could turn the bookcase up-side-down and glue clamp the shelf in place, then drive the 6 screws in. Some reviewers complained that the unit wobbles, and I could see why if extra steps are not taken.
My kit had not one extra screw or bolt. So if you strip the head out of a screw or drop it and lose it, you will be off to the hardware store.
A lot of negative, but this unit is not perfect and you should know what you are getting yourself into. Still a good value for the amount it cost.
Buy International Concepts SH-4830M 4 Tier Mission Shelf Unit, Unfinished Now
The workmanship of the shelf is good. Cuts looked precise and square. The assembly instructions were clear. All parts were present, and the holes aligned well. However, the wood screws were very poor quality. I sheered a couple of them off just screwing them into the shelf. Although the shelf supports (aprons) are pre-drilled, the attaching top and bottom shelf are not. I recommend purchasing the required 12 wood screws from a local hardware store for a solid assembly.Read Best Reviews of International Concepts SH-4830M 4 Tier Mission Shelf Unit, Unfinished Here
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