Great desk but dont overlook how part D and F need to face
Alright, I did leave 5 stars, but I almost removed one because of the extra hour I needed to take this apart and put it back together. There are some very important steps that must happen when you first start assembly or you will have to take most of it apart and swap some pieces around. I was beyond frustrated, exhausted, and annoyed about it all. Now, much of the directions went fine and described things well, but if you assemble this whole thing with some things backwards without knowing it, you are going to take over a half hour taking it apart and switching it around so it can be set up. So, heres the issue you need to know before you set up.
There are two long metal pieces that help stabilize the desk that go along the outside (they will run parallel to the walls of the corner and are T shaped on both ends sort of like a dog bone. One is shorter than the other, and they are labeled J and M. My instructions dont have a page describing how to assemble these until the very end and it didnt have them listed on the left side like the other pages. (Left side lists off what parts youll need for each diagram and step) So, once I completely assembled the desk and reached the end of the instructions, those two pieces were left over. When I went to attach them they would not work since the 2 metal side ends were flip flopped. For example, part D is the metal base with legs that holds the left side (your right when its upside down). Youll notice on that part there are little holes on one side but not the other, so if you have these flip flopped once assembled, you are going to have to remove the entire thing, all the screws, flip it around, then put it back together. Not only did I have to do that with part D I also had to do it on the opposite side with part F since its the same situation with screw holes in one side and not the other. My instructions do actually show this situation, but they are tiny, not noticeable, and there wasnt any additional note highlighting that one side has screw holes and the other doesnt.
With all that being said, this is a very nice desk and good quality. Its very sturdy, and the wood part feels like a press board type. with smoother finish. Make sure you measure your space, as I almost didnt have mine fit since there is a fireplace to the left of it. Every piece of it looked immaculate after I took it out of the box. I had to manually screw everything in with a screwdriver since I dont have an electric or battery operated one. There are a lot of screws, and some are tight spaces even with a small hand. It took me about an hour by myself, and that was not counting when I realized I had to take it all apart and flip 2 pieces around then put it back together. I think I had 3 screws left over that must have been extra, but thats always good in case the count was off when you received it or you lost some. This is so nice to have with all the extra room especially if you want to have 2 monitors on your desk. I run a shipping business, so the shelves on the right are great for boxes.
Its possible nobody will do what I did and notice those important details right away with assembly, but if you are like me, flying by the seat of your pants, burning the candle at both ends, sometimes you need a little help with pointing out tiny but very crucial details in instructions. lol. Great desk.
Great desk but dont overlook how part D and F need to face
Alright, I did leave 5 stars, but I almost removed one because of the extra hour I needed to take this apart and put it back together. There are some very important steps that must happen when you first start assembly or you will have to take most of it apart and swap some pieces around. I was beyond frustrated, exhausted, and annoyed about it all. Now, much of the directions went fine and described things well, but if you assemble this whole thing with some things backwards without knowing it, you are going to take over a half hour taking it apart and switching it around so it can be set up. So, heres the issue you need to know before you set up. There are two long metal pieces that help stabilize the desk that go along the outside (they will run parallel to the walls of the corner and are T shaped on both ends sort of like a dog bone. One is shorter than the other, and they are labeled J and M. My instructions dont have a page describing how to assemble these until the very end and it didnt have them listed on the left side like the other pages. (Left side lists off what parts youll need for each diagram and step) So, once I completely assembled the desk and reached the end of the instructions, those two pieces were left over. When I went to attach them they would not work since the 2 metal side ends were flip flopped. For example, part D is the metal base with legs that holds the left side (your right when its upside down). Youll notice on that part there are little holes on one side but not the other, so if you have these flip flopped once assembled, you are going to have to remove the entire thing, all the screws, flip it around, then put it back together. Not only did I have to do that with part D I also had to do it on the opposite side with part F since its the same situation with screw holes in one side and not the other. My instructions do actually show this situation, but they are tiny, not noticeable, and there wasnt any additional note highlighting that one side has screw holes and the other doesnt. With all that being said, this is a very nice desk and good quality. Its very sturdy, and the wood part feels like a press board type. with smoother finish. Make sure you measure your space, as I almost didnt have mine fit since there is a fireplace to the left of it. Every piece of it looked immaculate after I took it out of the box. I had to manually screw everything in with a screwdriver since I dont have an electric or battery operated one. There are a lot of screws, and some are tight spaces even with a small hand. It took me about an hour by myself, and that was not counting when I realized I had to take it all apart and flip 2 pieces around then put it back together. I think I had 3 screws left over that must have been extra, but thats always good in case the count was off when you received it or you lost some. This is so nice to have with all the extra room especially if you want to have 2 monitors on your desk. I run a shipping business, so the shelves on the right are great for boxes. Its possible nobody will do what I did and notice those important details right away with assembly, but if you are like me, flying by the seat of your pants, burning the candle at both ends, sometimes you need a little help with pointing out tiny but very crucial details in instructions. lol. Great desk.