Much Better than Expected
I have to say that based on the price, my expectations were not all that high. I wasn't looking for a professional grade drafting table. If the table functioned as a table I would have been satisfied.
What I received, however, far surpassed what I was expecting. First, the packaging of all the parts ensured everything arrived safely. Even though the box was a bit beat up, the packing material kept everything safe. Assembly was the example of simple. All of the parts (including the screws) were clearly labeled and the instructions were very well written. That being said, in the first few steps, be very careful of correctly identifying the "front" of the table (there is a small hole on the top of the side pieces - look carefully at the instruction's illustration for orientation). Other than that, putting the table together was a breeze. Having two people assembling would have made things a bit easier, but I was able to do it by myself without any problems - it just took a bit more time. Also, don't overtighten the screws, doing so runs the risk of deforming the square tubing that makes up the frame.
The table itself is very nice looking and seems quite sturdy. As assembled, there is no edge to hold a T-square against, but if I remove the shelves on one side, I think it would work. In any event if I am doing drafting work, I use a drafting board. The "lip" on the front of the table keeps the board from sliding off, even when the table top is tilted. Is it equal to the drafting tables I used at school? No, but then it doesn't cost several hundred dollars. Bottom line, for the price, I am extremely happy with this. I would write the same review if the table cost half again as much.
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