Pros
* Shelves made from rigid hardboard (not cardboard), very acceptable, should hold plenty, even if double up. Speaking of which, no, they're not adjustable, but if you take the pins out, you can in fact have a double-space. Wouldn't suggest more than double though, as then you would definitely be overloading the shelf.
* Size of spaces very good. They split the difference between not too small and not too large and got it just right. Note, the space width is fairly tight, so if you're planning on putting something over-wide, such as an overstuffed manila folder, don't. I did check and a normal size folder does fit, and that's good, but it's quite snug.
* Quality overall, very good. Sure, the back is thin, semi-rigid paperboard (not hardboard), but all RTA furniture has that. Some concern about connectors, which unlike Sauder and others, this unit doesn't come with locking cams but instead wood pegs, though those are in fact coated with glue so "hoping" that holds out during moves.
* Doors love 'em! Looks very, very nice for plastic especially, looks like nice, frosted glass with vertical striping or etching, not just a solid sheet of frosting very nice.
Cons
* Instructions are visual only, no words. If you've put this kind of furniture together before, shouldn't be that big a problem, but see my tips below anyway, will help you avoid my mistakes.
* Packaging they did an amazing job of packing nicely such a heavy unit in one box, with styrofoam smartly on the ends, but could tell it barely made the trip because the ends of the box were nearly destroyed in transit from handling. Not the shipper's fault, if you know how many times and how those poor guys have to handle this stuff, just that if you might want to return it, you best not unpack it, or between the box being in bad shape and needing a degree in engineering to get it all back in there, you'd be better of shooting yourself, I'm sure of it.
Assembly Instruction Tips
* Pay very close attention to which one is 'B' and 'C' when attaching to 'E'. As noted, 'B' has holes on 2 sides, 'A' only on 1, real easy to miss that.
* Square the unit! They don't tell you to do this, but I've been there before so knew enough to. Use the backer board to do so, and yes, as they show you, do it before you install the doors. The backer is nearly full size, so little room for error there, watch that.
* Protect the unit Be sure to lay towels or blankets down unless working on carpet, you'll be working with the unit face down a little bit.
* Hinges The side that goes into the door has two plastic, toothy wall anchor type grabbers with screws in them. You're tempted to remove the screws thinking you'll tear up the door if not. It's okay, don't remove the screws or even adjust them, just hammer them in and you'll be fine, so long of course that you do each side evenly, not one side all at once. Common sense should do you fine.
* Pegs Yes, dip them in water, that's the glue! But, wear those plastic surgeon's gloves, at least on one hand, for that glue will stain your fingers and it's nearly impossible to get off. Have a dry rag handy to wipe any drips off the finished surface. Dip half the peg in and get ahead, look at directions and do all of them at once. Then, when you're ready to attach the one with pegs to the other one with holes, dip a rag into water and dab it around the peg to wet it freshly. Be careful, the glue will last thru two wettings but that's about it, it will indeed wash off so just be aware of that.
I am using this for my home office. It is in a guest bedroom so we were looking for something that matches the furniture that we have, and it does it very well. With the doors on it, it hides the literature well. When put together it is very sturdy. It is easy to put together. It uses dowel pins that have glue on them. He just need to wet them before you use them. There were no parts missing. Usually when I get something with this many parts, there are usually at least a half a dozen parts missing.
I would've gotten a taller unit if there was one available. I am considering another unit for more literature and forms that I use.
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I took my time to put this thing together and found that it was not square/plumb so the doors hung incorrectly. Then they want me to take it apart to ship it back. Well you cant due that because it is all glued together with wood dowels. So I had to ship it like it was and UPS charged me 57.00 to pack it. Very Sad about this purchase.
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