I managed to put it together correctly the first time! Ya kinda have to since there are dowels to glue in. There isn't enough glue though so make sure you get some wood glue ahead of time. I got the Walnut finish and it's very pretty. The only thing I don't like is the anti-tip piece in the back. It was warped and had gotten wet at some point so the fiber board blistered. When nailing it to the back, because it was warped it puffed white powder. The third drawer doesn't go all the way in because that back piece is warped. It's not terribly unsightly. For the price, it'll do. It was easy to put together and the instructions are passable. The part labeled 17 is 15 in the instructions. I would have like there to be more verbiage as some of the pictures are neither clear nor descriptive I would suggest you use a power screwdriver but don't let it torque down. The arthritis in my body wouldn't let me use a regular screwdriver. It is pine you'll be drilling into so remember how soft it is. It's easy to strip out the hole. It's a sturdy piece. Not a wobble! But I glued everything before screwing it in! The top is very pretty but it's a little dull so I made up some homemade wax and it glows nicely now. 1 Tbsp beeswax pastilles, 3 Tbsp jojoba oil and 2 drops d-limonene. I use that on all my antiques and furniture. Apply, let it sit for a few minutes, buff with a soft cloth. Beautiful and really brought out the grain of the pine. I expect this dresser will be with me for awhile.
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I managed to put it together correctly the first time! Ya kinda have to since there are dowels to glue in. There isn't enough glue though so make sure you get some wood glue ahead of time. I got the Walnut finish and it's very pretty. The only thing I don't like is the anti-tip piece in the back. It was warped and had gotten wet at some point so the fiber board blistered. When nailing it to the back, because it was warped it puffed white powder. The third drawer doesn't go all the way in because that back piece is warped. It's not terribly unsightly. For the price, it'll do. It was easy to put together and the instructions are passable. The part labeled 17 is 15 in the instructions. I would have like there to be more verbiage as some of the pictures are neither clear nor descriptive I would suggest you use a power screwdriver but don't let it torque down. The arthritis in my body wouldn't let me use a regular screwdriver. It is pine you'll be drilling into so remember how soft it is. It's easy to strip out the hole. It's a sturdy piece. Not a wobble! But I glued everything before screwing it in! The top is very pretty but it's a little dull so I made up some homemade wax and it glows nicely now. 1 Tbsp beeswax pastilles, 3 Tbsp jojoba oil and 2 drops d-limonene. I use that on all my antiques and furniture. Apply, let it sit for a few minutes, buff with a soft cloth. Beautiful and really brought out the grain of the pine. I expect this dresser will be with me for awhile.