Although several reviewers gave this set poor ratings, I didn't think this dining set could be as bad as they said.  However, I was sadly mistaken.  In fact, It really doesn't deserve any stars, but I felt generous and gave it one star because the table looks decent and went together easily.  The chairs, however, were a different story.  The instructions are poor, the screw holes do not line up, and unnecessary and unused holes are drilled too close to where the actual parts are meant to fit together.  After the wood split on two separate parts of one chair, I decided to put the leftover pieces in a box and call it quits.  I have assembled other dining sets and lots of other furniture, and this is hands down the worst ever!