What a quality piece of furniture! The weight of the box alone told me that this was going to be good. When I started to assemble it, I immediately saw the quality in not only the materials, but in the construction and machining as well. In fact, this is one of the best machined items I've even bought. All of the pre-drilled holes and hardware fit perfectly and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I will say there are a lot of parts, but it's worth it. It's become a showpiece in our home.