Holes in some parts too large for dowels while holes elsewhere too small.  Dowels had to be sanded down to fit.  Dowel holes appeared too close to edge of material so when I tried to insert them I had to t them in lightly with a hammer and then the wood would split.  Finish not the greatest, staining had to be touched up in some places.    It does serve the purpose, just not as nice as we thought it could be