Sew Ready Foldable Hobby and Cutting Grid Table - 58.75" W x 36.5" D White Arts and Crafts Table with Grid Top and Silver Storage Drawers

In three hours today, I unboxed the table components, read the instructions, and assembled the table.I'm really impressed with the easily readable detail in the instructions and the numbering of every part number that also corresponds to the instructions. Instructions are primarily diagrams, with just a little text. A lot of text is not needed. Anyone with little to no ability to assemble something, or anyone who doesn't generally do well following instructions, will find the instructions very easy to follow. I've never seen instructions so well done and easy to follow.As for the table itself, it appears to be very well built. The engineered parts and inserts that the screws and bolts thread into were all perfectly placed and I had no trouble lining up or inserting anything. Everything but the underside of the tabletop had metal components to screw or bolt into. The underside of the tabletop had partially pre-drilled holes to attach the hinges with screws. These screwed into the wood. A few of the holes were only slightly misaligned, but I had no issues firmly attaching the hinges.I really like that the height can be adjusted. To do so, the table would have to be laid on its side so that the knobs can be unscrewed (all metal into metal!) and the legs adjusted. When assembling, I would recommend determining the height you want when first inserting the legs--it'll be easier to do at that time than waiting until the whole table is assembled, since in the early stage you'll only be dealing with a light frame vs. a fully assembled, heavy table. Fortunately, I had the forethought to do that and it made adjusting the legs much easier.The only thing needed for tools that were not provided is a Phillips screwdriver and an Allen key that's slightly larger than the provided one. That Allen key is for the last of the two bolts that go into the bottom of the table, but if you don't have one, finger tightening it will probably be fine since it's just a stopper for the swing-out support leg for the side panel. I would also recommend using a regular/better quality (thicker) open-end wrench, since the one that's provided is very thin and a little harder to position and hold in place.The instructions say to not use power tools. The main tool used for the majority of assembly is the Allen key. I don't even know if there is a power tool for that. I certainly don't have one. But when I did get to screwing in all those 48 screws into the 8 hinges with the Phillips, I manually inserted the screws halfway, and used my low-power screwdriver to screw them most of the rest of the way--I did so gently and slowly so as to not damage the hole since it's wood. It was just too much for me at that point to do all that by hand. I'm a woman in my early 70s with a bad back, so by the end of the 3 hours, I had to either take a long break and finish later or use some power! If you do use a power tool, don't use an impact wrench, since that's likely to cause damage. I screwed them in slowly and gently until nearly completely in, then hand-tightened all the screws the rest of the way.TIP #1: When you've finished installing the hinges on the tabletop and are ready to lift the frame onto the tabletop, do something like I did to make that easier and to keep the side panel support leg from swinging outward. I used velcro strips to strap both side panel legs to each adjacent support leg of the main frame (center frame). You could use anything like cording, strong tape, etc. Just something that will keep the leg in place as you invert the frame onto the tabletop which is bottom-side up on the floor. Then after you attach the tabletop, you'll also be able to turn the unit right side up without the side panels swinging outward and banging into something or damaging the hinges from force of gravity.TIP #2: After completing assembly, I noticed that I had the tabletop panels installed incorrectly. One side is metric and one is imperial. Since I was working upside down, with the printed side down, I didn't realize there were two types of measurements, so now I have metric in the middle of the imperial, and vice versa! And I can't correct it because the hinge screws are inserted into wood, and I don't think I'd get a tight fit if I removed and reinstalled them. So that's one flaw in the instructions--if they would have cautioned about that, I'd have gotten it right. So, watch for that!I've attached a few photos from the instructions, hardware, and frame parts so you can see how they are numbered and how easy it'll be to follow the instructions where each part to be installed is numbered on each page.Shipping ripped out a large chunk at the corner of the exterior cardboard box, but the table was so well packaged that there was no damage. Pic attached.I have lots of plans for this table, and really like how when it's not in use it can be folded so that it takes up very little room. I highly recommend this well designed, engineered, and constructed table!

A pleasant assembly, no problems whatsoever. I LOVE the way they sorted and labeled the hardware! A lot of items come with extra and this didn't, but it was SO clearly labeled and easy to count to make sure it was all there. Even the baskets were numbered! lolI agree with other reviewers that there was no way I was going to manually screw in 48 small screws, but I carefully used my drill motor with the torque turned WAY down.This cutting table is a GAME CHANGER for me! No more crawling around on the floor (my poor knees!) or bending over my dining room table (my poor back!). This thing is the perfect height, for me at least. And it's plenty of room to cut fabric and patterns. I even had room leftover for my drink, instructions, etc.I love this table so much!

I usually don't write reviews but this so positively impressed me that I had to share my experience. I researched A LOT of drop leaf craft tables before deciding on this one. I was put off by many given the anticipated assembly process. I don't do well with a lot of little pieces or instructions that are only pictures without English words to accompany the pictures. All that being said, these pictures were clear without needing verbal accompaniment. All the pre-drilled holes lined up and the assembly process went smoothly. I required another person's help on some of the assembly that required a second set of hands to position things securely. Also a fair amount of elbow grease was needed to screw in 48 small screws to attach the 8 hinges. Maybe if I had taken the time/trouble to charge up my power screwdriver it would have been easier. I was also impressed with the sturdiness of the finished product.

I love this table with one exception. I'm really wishing I had purchased the plain white one without the grid. I love the idea of the grid and had very high hopes. But, honestly they suck! I've used nothing on the table to clean it. No chemicals at all. Heck not even plain water, and the grid lines are rubbing off. I was working with a white piece of paper and rubbed the sheet flat after folding in half and there were black streaks on my paper. I tested a few areas and YUP they're rubbing off little by little. I accepted the mutlitude of flaws in the grid when it arrived because the grid wasn't the biggest reason I got this table. But, the fact that I have to lay down protection to avoid the grid getting on my projects is VERY annoying!! I really thought this would have been coated/protected better. Besides that I LOVE the table. It is perfect for all my crafting/sewing needs. The mobility and foldability are amazing!

This table is incredible. Very well built; sturdy; solid; easy to put together with simple yet accurate instructions. I have a back injury and difficulty bending over regular tables. Not any more!! I highly recommend this product.

Just what I needed easy to follow instructions to put it together. Wish it was easier to keep in place but overall a good buy