I bought two of these tables to use as work tables in my art studio.  I can't paint while standing (back issues)- so these are the perfect size and height for my needs.  They are VERY sturdy (i.e. heavy and stable), and I was able to put them together myself - although my husband had to bring the boxes up the stairs for me.  In addition to the tool provided, I used a phillips head screwdriver and a hammer.  The only reason for not giving the tables five stars is because each of them had scratches - although they were packed well.  For my purposes, the scratches were small and did not matter since the tables would be covered anyway. As work tables, they'll soon get more scratches along with paint spills as well.  However, if I had planned to use them as regular furniture elsewhere in the house, the scratches may have been enough for me to return them.