I like MDF (medium/density fiberboard) furniture for electronic/ pieces because investing in expensive furniture seems unwise because they can become dated so quickly. Unlike other home furnishings like a sofa, furniture for this purpose may experience greatly reduced utility by expected periodic changes to the configuration/style of electronics. For example my last had a small area for the and lots of room for DVDs. My DVDs are now loaded on a hard drive and I need a larger space.
This is a simple classic design that does the job without calling attention to itself. The MDF is covered with a brown/black laminate veneer. It arrives completely disassembled and required under an hour for two adults to construct. One person could manage the task alone but because of the length it goes a bit faster with two people. The unit has two shelves each with a choice of three positions.
Reminiscent of ikea instructions, the included directions are visual with step/by/step drawings that are reasonably easy to decipher. The parts and hardware are clearly labeled to avoid confusion. A medium size cross/head (Phillips) screwdriver is the only tool required for the locking/cam style and wooden dowel assembly hardware.
The instruction book states a flat/head/blade screwdriver is also necessary but it is not needed. The dowels fit loosely on this unit but it is conceivable the fit could be snug for some units so a mallet may be required. The thin backing board is attached with small Phillip head screws which I prefer over the usual method of tiny nails hammered into the back. After assembly with the cam locks tight the unit is solid.
My arrived completely undamaged. All the holes lined/up so no time was wasted tweaking ill/fitting pieces. When compared to other furniture of this type I have assembled it was impressive how well the piece came together. Thoughtful inclusions were a touch/up marking pen to cover any mars along with a bag of spare hardware parts just in case one is missing.
Storage Console
I like MDF (medium/density fiberboard) furniture for electronic/ pieces because investing in expensive furniture seems unwise because they can become dated so quickly. Unlike other home furnishings like a sofa, furniture for this purpose may experience greatly reduced utility by expected periodic changes to the configuration/style of electronics. For example my last had a small area for the and lots of room for DVDs. My DVDs are now loaded on a hard drive and I need a larger space. This is a simple classic design that does the job without calling attention to itself. The MDF is covered with a brown/black laminate veneer. It arrives completely disassembled and required under an hour for two adults to construct. One person could manage the task alone but because of the length it goes a bit faster with two people. The unit has two shelves each with a choice of three positions. Reminiscent of ikea instructions, the included directions are visual with step/by/step drawings that are reasonably easy to decipher. The parts and hardware are clearly labeled to avoid confusion. A medium size cross/head (Phillips) screwdriver is the only tool required for the locking/cam style and wooden dowel assembly hardware. The instruction book states a flat/head/blade screwdriver is also necessary but it is not needed. The dowels fit loosely on this unit but it is conceivable the fit could be snug for some units so a mallet may be required. The thin backing board is attached with small Phillip head screws which I prefer over the usual method of tiny nails hammered into the back. After assembly with the cam locks tight the unit is solid. My arrived completely undamaged. All the holes lined/up so no time was wasted tweaking ill/fitting pieces. When compared to other furniture of this type I have assembled it was impressive how well the piece came together. Thoughtful inclusions were a touch/up marking pen to cover any mars along with a bag of spare hardware parts just in case one is missing.