Just moved and with a new place I needed a new desk. For the space I'm working with, the dimensions fit perfectly, and having put it together, I'm quite happy with the end product!
The assembly process was a little daunting at first with how many pieces and hardware it came with, but each part is labeled (as most build at home furniture is) as were the baggies of hardware.
I'm a pretty handy guy and it took me maybe an hour to put together, though my attention was divided so it's not like I was being quick about it. I imagine from box to built most people could do it in fifteen minutes, especially if this isn't their first time using a tool.
The hardware is mostly Alan key (or hex wrench) like Ikea furniture, and I was pleasantly surprised there were threaded metal inserts in the wood pieces. A lot of times I'll worry about stripping the wood on cheap particle or MDF board furniture, or weakening the structure by having to put a screw in. With those threads in place, that's one less thing at have to worry about, and it makes the finished product very sturdy.
I was also pleasantly surprised that the drawer and shelf can go on either side, with pilot holes drilled for the drawer on both, and the shelf has small self tapping screws that will go anywhere you put them.
If I had to make one complaint about this, it's it's the pieces aren't perfectly mated in size. I did have to partially force the supports so that all the bolts and screws would fit into place, though that was hardly a problem, just unexpected. I think that it may add more sturdiness to the finished product, as well, since once I stopped forcing it, the parts flexed back and more or less locked the hardware in place.
All in all, building this was a pleasant experience, league's ahead of other box to build furniture I've dealt with over the years.
If you have a screw gun or electric screwdriver and hex bits, this process will go even faster and easier, though you'll need to be careful to not strip the screws.
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