Storage hall bench lacked detailed assembly instructions
I like how the bench turned out, but gave it 3 stars because of 3 things. First, the instructions were not detailed enough (for me). For instance, they didnt show or write instructions for how to use the cam lock nuts, or even list the names of any of the components. I broke 2 or them before I went online to find instructions to install them. There were no extras, and I didnt even know what to call them, so that took some time. I ended up using some wood glue for extra support, since 2 of the lock nuts were broken.
The back of the bench is only a little heavier than black poster board. I ended up throwing that away, because it wouldnt fit into the grooves tightly. That was fine, since I didnt mind seeing the wall behind the bench.
Lastly, there were 2 small trim pieces that fit on the bottom corners of the front section, and the screws were not long enough to hold them on tightly (or the pre-drilled holes were too large). Right now, they remain off.
Im a 58-year old woman, but I consider myself to be mechanically-inclined. This bench was a pain to assemble on my own, but it still ended up looking nice and its sturdy enough to sit on. If youre handier than I am, you probably wont miss not having step-by-step instructions.
Storage hall bench lacked detailed assembly instructions
I like how the bench turned out, but gave it 3 stars because of 3 things. First, the instructions were not detailed enough (for me). For instance, they didnt show or write instructions for how to use the cam lock nuts, or even list the names of any of the components. I broke 2 or them before I went online to find instructions to install them. There were no extras, and I didnt even know what to call them, so that took some time. I ended up using some wood glue for extra support, since 2 of the lock nuts were broken. The back of the bench is only a little heavier than black poster board. I ended up throwing that away, because it wouldnt fit into the grooves tightly. That was fine, since I didnt mind seeing the wall behind the bench. Lastly, there were 2 small trim pieces that fit on the bottom corners of the front section, and the screws were not long enough to hold them on tightly (or the pre-drilled holes were too large). Right now, they remain off. Im a 58-year old woman, but I consider myself to be mechanically-inclined. This bench was a pain to assemble on my own, but it still ended up looking nice and its sturdy enough to sit on. If youre handier than I am, you probably wont miss not having step-by-step instructions.