I wasn't impressed by the quality of the lift mechanism on this table. I had previously purchased another in the same style from Andover Mills that works perfectly. The pistons that came with this table were so poorly machined, just getting them into place was a two-hour hassle -- and in the end I didn't even get them all the way on properly. The assembly process required several tools that weren't on the list of tools in the instruction booklet. The parts kit came with twice as many cams as necessary, presumably to baffle customers. The finish on the table (espressso) looks very cheap and faded. All in all, I wish I'd gone with another brand.