Once it was finally put together, I really love this cart - nice size, very sturdy and good looking. The assembly is a challenge - 17 parts and 91 hardware pieces and tools (for the record, I am a single woman of 68 years old with a decent toolbox and ability to follow directions). The directions were fairly easy to follow - all pictures - but at times I really would have liked an extra pair of hands. Some advice...the hardware is shrink wrapped on two pieces of cardboard. Carefully separate and label all the screws, etc in little cups or zip loc bags before you start or you'll be in trouble. The drawer assemble is very fiddly - I just decided not to use the drawer at all. It looks fine without it and you'll have more height on the top shelf if you just skip the drawer. Finally, you will need some tools besides those provided. The wrench provided is the wrong size so I used my own, the allen wrench is quite small so I used one I have with a handle and you'll need a good phillips screwdriver. Just be patient and feel free to curse with abandon and you'll get it done
Nice Cart But Assembly Is A Challenge
Once it was finally put together, I really love this cart - nice size, very sturdy and good looking. The assembly is a challenge - 17 parts and 91 hardware pieces and tools (for the record, I am a single woman of 68 years old with a decent toolbox and ability to follow directions). The directions were fairly easy to follow - all pictures - but at times I really would have liked an extra pair of hands. Some advice...the hardware is shrink wrapped on two pieces of cardboard. Carefully separate and label all the screws, etc in little cups or zip loc bags before you start or you'll be in trouble. The drawer assemble is very fiddly - I just decided not to use the drawer at all. It looks fine without it and you'll have more height on the top shelf if you just skip the drawer. Finally, you will need some tools besides those provided. The wrench provided is the wrong size so I used my own, the allen wrench is quite small so I used one I have with a handle and you'll need a good phillips screwdriver. Just be patient and feel free to curse with abandon and you'll get it done