Review on Winsome Wood 83644 Finland Kitchen by Jessica Wright

PSA: I think Winsome may have updated this wagon as there were some old complaints about it. To solve some of these: • Towel rail brackets can now be screwed on, just like the knife block. You don't need to install them if you want to save space, as long as you don't mind seeing screw holes. Their absence does not affect the stability of the trolley • The screws used to be Phillips screws, now they are hex screws • I assembled it myself without difficulty and in a relatively short time. The second person isn't really needed, but can be useful if you're not good at manipulation. • The pins on the wine rack are spaced approximately 2.75 inches apart. Thoughts on this car: For the price I paid, especially compared to the other options I considered, I am very impressed! To make my choice, I needed the following key factors: • I wanted solid wood, not machined wood. • I needed a drawer big enough for cutlery and crockery. • I needed enough space below for my pots and pans. • I needed a table top that was wide enough to serve as an additional cooking table • It had to be compact enough to roll into my existing corner so it didn't get in the way when not in use • It had to be strong and durable. strong enough to cut and chop. Of course, I had to wait for it to arrive to confirm that last point - and yes, it's stable enough - but of all the options I could find, this cart turned out to be the best. The only option is to tick almost all the boxes on my list. There is a composite tree, but not enough to turn me off completely. So evaluation. The knife holder turns out to be extremely handy, even more than I thought. I keep most of my knives in a large shed at my main work station, but this gives you slots to keep three knives and a sharpener handy without having to go back and forth. The slots are approximately 3 inches, 1-7/8 inches, and 1-1/4 inches, and the steel slot currently holds my cleaver, chef's knife, bread knife, and thermometer. So you might be a bit off if you take knives with you, but there is a cutting board that tucks under the countertop. The board measures 14.5 x 16 x 0.75 inches and has a flat surface on one side and a sap groove on the other. The board has the same glossy finish as the top so for my purposes it works better as a serving tray than a work surface as I already have a more durable board that I prefer. But it's a nice feature for those who need it. I accidentally discovered that you can pull the cutting board about halfway or three-quarters out of the slot and use it as extra countertop space in a pinch. Speaking of the upper, I've seen more than one complaint about the carriage height. Of course it's about preferences, but I don't understand them. I'm 6ft tall and I think that's a great height, mostly because it gives me a much more comfortable chopping angle than a taller countertop. But even when cutting and slicing, I can stand up straight and work without any problems. If you're worried and can't envision 31.5 inches, just grab a ruler, stack some boxes or whatever and give it a go. The drawer is pulled out exclusively by hand. No casters or bearings - it installs and slides on wood and stays where you left it. This isn't for you if for some reason you need a self-closing drawer, or even one that moves with a light touch. You can't just hit it, but cover it with your hip, for example, if you're busy with your arms, although it will flatten out a bit over time. Not a lot, but a little. In addition, the drawer falls forward and down when pulled out by a small twist lock inside that prevents the back of the drawer from fully extending. No big deal, you just put it in place when you assemble and leave. It rotates if and when you want to take out the drawer. That's a good thing they put in there - be aware that if you forget to deadbolt the lock and pull the drawer out too far, it will tumble onto the floor scattering cutlery and frightened cats. One final tip, if you can, get a 4mm hex socket wrench/driver, power drill, or 4mm hex socket electric screwdriver. Assembly is a lot quicker than fiddling with the little Allen key they give you.