The set was easy to put together and seems sturdy. This would be a 5 but the table is too small for the 3 chairs along the side. There is very little room at the corners. The chairs measure 25 inches each while the table is 84 inches long...meaning there is only about 4 inches at either end. When 8 people are seated at the table, the leg room is limited for the 4 people sitting in the corners.