I built two of these. I read the reviews that mentioned difficulty building, and I hear you., but I mostly overcame it.
- I used an Allen key from the hardware store and a pair of vice grips to make tightening the screws the least of my worries.
- The dowels are difficult to screw in to with the Allen key because they rotate freely, but if you wait to screw them in until both sets of legs are attached, then you can use your body weight and position yourself and utilize the friction caused by your weight to keep the dowel from spinning as you screw in to it.
- Also I advise using a rubber mallet to install the wooden screw caps. Start with a light tap or two then go over once with a large whack to keep it from ever popping out by mistake.
A pair of work gloves would make this easier but I didnt have any on hand.
Overall I am very satisfied, the wood is sturdy and solid (not cheap feeling) and its a perfect height for sitting on (29 inch version).
I recommend these stools to anyone for the price I paid around $26 each
100% worth it
I built two of these. I read the reviews that mentioned difficulty building, and I hear you., but I mostly overcame it. - I used an Allen key from the hardware store and a pair of vice grips to make tightening the screws the least of my worries. - The dowels are difficult to screw in to with the Allen key because they rotate freely, but if you wait to screw them in until both sets of legs are attached, then you can use your body weight and position yourself and utilize the friction caused by your weight to keep the dowel from spinning as you screw in to it. - Also I advise using a rubber mallet to install the wooden screw caps. Start with a light tap or two then go over once with a large whack to keep it from ever popping out by mistake. A pair of work gloves would make this easier but I didnt have any on hand. Overall I am very satisfied, the wood is sturdy and solid (not cheap feeling) and its a perfect height for sitting on (29 inch version). I recommend these stools to anyone for the price I paid around $26 each