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Scott Berglin
November 01, 2024
Best of Class in every category!
Aside from this being a beautiful piece of furniture, every aspect of its design, manufacture and functionality, is superb as follows:- the quality of all components is top.- the accuracy of all dimensions and fits is perfect—assembly was problem free.- the table is more rigid than they claim.- the table height and tilt are adjustable.- every component came wrapped or padded, there was no damage or scratching.- a quality screw driver and Allen wrench were included and no more was required.- the illustrated manual was intuitive and left nothing unexplained.- the feet are glides that slide on hard surfaces or rugs equally well.*** …if you sit in a recliner, the leading edge of this table will slide forward to reach your lap so you can write without reaching.*** …I’m on crutches and practically live in my recliner, but I can slide the table back, stand and easily walk away.(And yes, I’m a calligrapher and retired manufacturing engineer, so I know all this stuff…you can trust my independent and honest review—this truly is a great product!)
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Excellent product
Impressive quality! The drawing table came broken down in a flat box; assembly required. Each wood part was contained in a bubble wrap bag of the correct size for the part. Hardware came grouped in packages for the specific assembly step. All materials (wood, metal, hardware) were of very good quality. Wood finish is consistent and attractive. Assembly instructions were easy to follow and the assembly process was simple. Once assembled, I expected the table would be unstable on my carpeted floor; it was rock solid. The table surface appears to be smooth; I have not used it, yet. The T square head is loose; only held on with 3 screws. It's fixable but the edge of the t square head was slightly bowed and rocked when trying to draw a line. The table edge that the t square rides against is not perfectly straight. I would advise buying a t square with a much wider head than the one provided. If you've assembled some of the DIY furniture or shelves made with particle board, you know some of the pitfalls of putting them together. My drafting table had no pitfalls. Very pleased with this purchase!
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Great Product
Absolutely gorgeous table to have and extremely functional. I like all the different setting you can have it at. It is extremely durable. Very happy with this product and would buy it again.
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StrippedAGear
December 31, 2023
Not Bad for the Price
I purchased this table as a Plan B for another item that sold out. I'm satisfied with it and I believe that its quality is congruent with its pricing. I did not chose the set with the adjustable wooden stool, as I already have a stool I prefer.The things that are important to me in a drafting table are: stability/no wobble, wood or melamine surface/no glass, does not slip out of adjustment, and that it's easy to move. This table was simple to put together. It came with very clear diagrams and well-labeled components. Tools provided are a small phillips head screwdriver and and small hex key. It took about 30 minutes for me to assemble the table start-to-finish.The components for this table came wrapped in bubble wrap, which protected it for most part. I did find a little cosmetic damage during assembly. There are a few small dings and scratches in places like the H-stand and the back of the table. These are not easily noticed unless someone inspects every inch of the table. All the cosmetic damage that I found looks easy to repair with some stain and wood putty. None of the damage affects the drawing surface.During use, the table is very steady. It takes a good bump to wobble it. I found the adjustments held firmly, though the tightening knobs take quite a bit of turning to get them set. When adjusting the table for the first time, you might want someone to help you 'float' the tabletop until you set your stand height. You can adjust the table height by yourself, it just takes a little bit of bother. It's easy for one person to adjust and lock the angle.As I stated in an earlier paragraph, I got what I paid for. This is not an $1500 drafting table, but it still makes a good basic entry-level table. The T-square is more for looks than use. If you use a T-square for your work, you'll probably prefer a metal one. Keep in mind that this table is made more as a piece of furniture than a utility table. If you are buying this as an art student or someone going off to college; it will require more TLC to protect it from damage. The table top and angle hoops are simple to remove from the base. The table top and base are compact enough that they can be wrapped with quilts and put into the back on an SUV without completely disassembling it. Because it's wood, you also want to protect the table top from cracks and warping. If well cared-for, I expect this table should last a long time.
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