Review on Furinno Simplistic A Frame Computer Desk, Black/French Oak Grey, 31.6 (W) x 35.6 (H) x 16.50 (D) Inches: Efficient and Stylish Workspace Solution by Tina Evans

I decided not to buy this table based on the negative reviews but the price and small size of the table (and lack of other cheap little tables <32 inches wide ) made it worth trying. Having assembled and used the table throughout the work week I can say that I think the investment was worth it, both in terms of money and time Please note that I bought this table for less than $50 , but he looks like I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it. My first and most important comment on whether or not you should buy this table is this: have realistic expectations. This is a cheap table and it's made like a cheap board. If you expect the table to last for years, spend a few hundred dollars instead. I bought it specifically to work from home in my tiny little bedroom. I highly recommend reading the instructions prior to assembly to avoid disappointment. I personally built this in about 45 minutes by myself, but 2 people would have done it much quicker. Here are my assembly recommendations for each step in the guide based on my experience: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS: * Use wood glue or something else (I used E6000) to reinforce any joints where you are joining parts. Believe me, this will greatly improve stability. I applied glue to each unfinished edge before attaching them with the hardware. * Before you begin, count all the hardware and identify each piece by its letter (they are labeled). Do not assemble if parts are missing.* I suggest using an electric screwdriver or drill to assemble if you have one, and having a flashlight handy to make sure the holes line up with where the parts attach . This is the key to building a stable block. Step 1 - Notice the machined and raw edges. It's not clear from the picture which end of the bracket should face the raw edge, but it should be the hollow side of the bracket (large holes should face the machined edge). Step 2 is pretty easy, make sure you use a #4 screw and the cutting edge is facing the right way. Step 3. My part E wasn't marked but I found it after exclusion. Make sure the finished K/J edge is on top when assembling this part. STEP 4 This wasn't easy on your own, but if you press the ends of your legs against the wall for balance, it's not that difficult. Use a flashlight to make sure the holes on the legs line up with the holes on the table top and glue the joints together securely. Step 5 Make sure you apply lots of glue to these joints and make sure the holes in the pieces line up. when retracting the device upwards. Step 6 - It's very unclear how to draw it. Basically, attach the legs with the #1 screw on the outer connections and use the #2 screw on the inner connection points. Screw #2 should point inward toward the cut edges. Apply plenty of glue to these joints again. It was difficult to line up the holes in the legs with the holes in the connection points, so a second person would be useful here to hold the pieces together. Step 7 - same tip: glue and line up the holes. Step 8 - Make sure the black square is straight compared to the edge of the countertop. They move fairly easily with some effort if minor adjustments are needed after attachment. Step 9 - Same tip: glue and line up the holes. Step 10 - I used all the knobs that came with it and glued the entire panel to the back of the table. Here is my step 11. - Raise the table and check the stability. If it wobbles in certain spots, screw additional screws into the joint, being careful not to pierce the chipboard (I missed a couple of times). I did this at the point where the front legs meet the tabletop for added side-to-side stability. I could definitely add more. Unfortunately, once set up, the table still wobbles a bit, but only if you try to physically make it wobble. I think it's because the cheap chipboard materials have some flexibility because I beefed up all the joints a lot. In the end, that's acceptable to me, because with regular use, the table is stable and doesn't move when typing, writing, etc., unless you bump into it. I find the top shelf and the niches underneath particularly practical, as I like to have everything on hand on my desk. I was able to put a 23" monitor and a Surface tablet on the top shelf without too much trouble, although the back of the monitor stand hangs down about 2" but sits against a wall. As long as I'm happy desk and meets my functional needs.