Sturdy, meets the modern aesthetic we were looking for with the larger TV we just purchased. The instructions state you should not use power tools, and thats correct for most of the assembly. However we did have to use the power drill to pre-drill some holes for tiny screws (at the very end). There are holes there for you but they are not pre-drilled, the holes are very shallow. There was no way we could have installed the cabinet doors onto the console without the power drill. It took my husband and I nearly 3 hours. About 30 minutes of that dealt with trying to figure out how to screw the little screws in.
Overall its a great purchase. Just be patient, take your time, and order a clear table top protector ASAP. Theres several available on . This scratches very easily, but thats what you get with particle-board.
Worth the Hassle-You May Need a Power Drill
Sturdy, meets the modern aesthetic we were looking for with the larger TV we just purchased. The instructions state you should not use power tools, and thats correct for most of the assembly. However we did have to use the power drill to pre-drill some holes for tiny screws (at the very end). There are holes there for you but they are not pre-drilled, the holes are very shallow. There was no way we could have installed the cabinet doors onto the console without the power drill. It took my husband and I nearly 3 hours. About 30 minutes of that dealt with trying to figure out how to screw the little screws in. Overall its a great purchase. Just be patient, take your time, and order a clear table top protector ASAP. Theres several available on . This scratches very easily, but thats what you get with particle-board.