I purchased this table in June 2007. Since then, the small split in the table top has completely warped. I know the table was inexpensive, but to become useless less than 9 months after purchase?
The fit and finish on this table are only fair. There are several gaps between the lower shelf and the legs. The finish is scratched in a few places on the top and there are many dings and knots in the wood.
On the plus side, it assembles easily to a sturdy and functional table and for the price I think it is a good buy.
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First table had a large split down the center. Didn't even unwrap the rest of the table. Ordered a replacement, which came with part of the table top glued off center, so that unfinished wood was showing around the edges. Top was also slightly warped, and had a knot hole with a crack in it that looked like it might expand over time. Liked the style of the table, but there were too many flaws, even for the, even for the relatively inexpensive price. On the plus side, both deliveries came two days after I ordered them!
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I purchased this product based on price as well as product type. I was very pleasantly surprised to find the pieces were well wrapped with no scratches or dents in the packaging. The wood is solid, the stain applied expertly and the pieces easily fit together. Tips for construction, use the directions by not attaching the legs to the top first as the shelf pieces requires the screws to be inserted first so shelf can be attached. This piece uses both screws and wood dowels on the shelf legs and due to the rather loose construction until the top is attached it is strongly urged that you use a dab of wood glue on the dowels. This will assist in keeping the legs strong along with the final attachment to the top. The piece was sturdy and elegant took only twenty minutes to construct using the pictures although the instructions were well written. One other note, this product line uses a type of screw for the shelf supports that must be screwed into the legs then threaded into the holes for the shelf after the screw cams have been inserted to capture and hold them in place. It is not a perfect system but the top will pull it all together. It is still a quality product at a very reasonable price.
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After reading ther other reviews for this table I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I was neither dissappointed or surprised. The table is assembled quite easily, I did have to wrap some of the packaging tape around the dowels on the legs to make them snug in the holes on the lower shelf. The assembled table looks exactly like the picture. The fit and finish of the lower shelf is not good but also not noticable for the application I have ( divider between two recliners ). The finish on the top was in good condition w/ no scratches . I wish I knew more about what to expect from all the different finishes, this antique walnut looks more "cherry"to me...
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A couple of the brackets came pre-rusted, but I used them anyway. The instructions are very minimal and don't state what size and type of material to buy to build the cabinets, only that the example used melamine. Since my cabinets would be strictly utility, I selected 1/2" plywood. The measurements provided for attaching the door hinges wouldn't work at all, and I wound up buying 1/4" plywood for the doors and setting the hinges by trial & error. The ten utility & ladder hooks weren't threaded far enough to use with 1/2" wood, so I had to extend the threads with my tap & die set (no way would they have worked with the 3/4" melamine available at Home Depot!).
