The cart was easy to assemble with the provided instructions. It fits perfectly into a nook in my kitchen. I used some 0000 steel wool to smooth the top to my satisfaction, then cleaned with salt and vinegar. After allowing it to dry for 24 hours, I began oiling the top. You WILL need more food grade mineral oil than what it provides to protect your butcher block, but it’s well worth another 15 or so dollars. This will be in our home for years.