This is a solid hardwood table at a price that usually gets you particle board. I needed a breakfast table / small work island for my kitchen, this fits the bill exactly. Assemble this upside down on a blanket spread on the floor. Just hand tighten the bolts. Turn the table up right and while pulling a little pressure on the table top finish tightening the bolts, don't over tighten them. Save the wrench since you may need to tighten them a little more in a month or two. This isn't a fault of the table it's just the way wood is as it adjusts to a new environment. I'm glad I found this company and when I need something else I'll be checking on what they have.