Unfortunately the top of the bench loosens and causes the entire structure to shift back and forth if you exert too much pressure on it. While a person can sit on the bench and hear no cracking noises and it feels secure, if you shift your weight the bench top will shift slightly laterally in both directions. Weve tried tightening the bolts once already which lasted maybe a few days maximum. Will try again but I am disappointed given all of the great reviews of this bench. The bolts are also a bit difficult to easily reach for tightening once its been put together.
Really nice looking bench but
Unfortunately the top of the bench loosens and causes the entire structure to shift back and forth if you exert too much pressure on it. While a person can sit on the bench and hear no cracking noises and it feels secure, if you shift your weight the bench top will shift slightly laterally in both directions. Weve tried tightening the bolts once already which lasted maybe a few days maximum. Will try again but I am disappointed given all of the great reviews of this bench. The bolts are also a bit difficult to easily reach for tightening once its been put together.