I have added a start to my original review, because once I finished putting this together, the metal side rails did help draw together some of the gappiest parts. The reason Im not giving this 4 stars, however, is it was still a MAJOR pain to put together (and Im not a complete wimpI can load a kayak on top of my car by myself). Also, it wobbles. Im using it right now and the whole top of the desk (along with my laptop) wiggles and wobbles. Its not so decrepit that I worry anything will fall off, but neither does it feel as wholly stable as Id like. So basically, this is a useful item for someone who spends a great deal of time in front of the computer (sitting is the new smoking). The price is really, REALLY good. But is it worth the effort? Time will tell
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Perhaps I should have paid for a handyman to put this together for me, but I believed the people who said it was easy! Once I finally get this thing assembled, if I absolutely love the result, I may raise my rating by one star. But right now Ive been struggling with it for two hours, my back hurts, and Im tired, and none of the pieces fit together very well. There are gaps all over, an eighth of an inch here, a quarter of an inch there, which makes it look very cheap. I seriously hope it doesnt tip too much on top because of the uneven fits on the bottom.
You Get What You Pay For, I guess
I have added a start to my original review, because once I finished putting this together, the metal side rails did help draw together some of the gappiest parts. The reason Im not giving this 4 stars, however, is it was still a MAJOR pain to put together (and Im not a complete wimpI can load a kayak on top of my car by myself). Also, it wobbles. Im using it right now and the whole top of the desk (along with my laptop) wiggles and wobbles. Its not so decrepit that I worry anything will fall off, but neither does it feel as wholly stable as Id like. So basically, this is a useful item for someone who spends a great deal of time in front of the computer (sitting is the new smoking). The price is really, REALLY good. But is it worth the effort? Time will tell ORIGINAL REVIEW: Perhaps I should have paid for a handyman to put this together for me, but I believed the people who said it was easy! Once I finally get this thing assembled, if I absolutely love the result, I may raise my rating by one star. But right now Ive been struggling with it for two hours, my back hurts, and Im tired, and none of the pieces fit together very well. There are gaps all over, an eighth of an inch here, a quarter of an inch there, which makes it look very cheap. I seriously hope it doesnt tip too much on top because of the uneven fits on the bottom.