The Lee writing desk was EXTREMELY difficult to build. I found the instructions unclear and difficult to follow. The glue provided was of very poor quality and gave a poor bond. The finished desk looks shabby as it appears to have been treated with some sort of "dirt" coloured stain. I will try to sand it off but I am pessimistic about the outcome. It would have been better to leave it the original pine finish. Would not recommend this product. A lot of effort for a miserable looking item and although it was cheap, it looked it  and was a complete waste of money. I've only given it a star so I could submit this review!