Even tho there was a little more assembly than I expected, the result was much better than I anticipated both in quality of materials and the end result.  I was going to keep it outside as a pottery table, but its nice enough to use in my kitchen as a hobby table/ extension to my counter.  It is taller than expected, and will fit chairs I've been shopping for for my countertop use.  And even though I mentioned assembly, it was not at all difficult, and the manufacturers included an extra piece of hardware of the most frequent pieces found missing.  Nice!  I wholeheartedly recommend this table for the inside or the outside.  I will probably order another later this year.