This review is from: Techcraft SWD30 30-Inch Tall-Boy Credenza For Flat Panel Televisions (Walnut) (Electronics)
This was not too difficult to put together. I did it alone. Yes, I am female and felt rather proud of myself when I was finished. The product looks very nice, plenty of space for storage. Overall I am quite pleased with it. It's difficult to find one for small spaces and this one fit the bill.
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Nice fit and finish at a good price. It is darker than the picture. I don't know why one reviewer had trouble putting it together; everything fit together better than any other boxed furniture I've assembled. All of the holes matched up. The only tool needed is a medium size Phillips screwdriver. The instructions are pretty much just drawings, but they are clear and there is nothing complicated about the assembly. (If you've never encountered those screw-disks before, just know to insert them so the opening points to where the screw will be inserted.)
Two recommendations on putting this together: (1) Use a power screwdriver/drill. My drill battery was drained, so I turned all screws by hand. The 20 screws for the back panels and 28 for the door left me a little sore and blistered. (2) Put the shelves in before adjusting the doors. This is probably obvious to everyone else, but I wasted a lot of time trying to adjust the doors so they met before I realized the shelves serve as a stop. After that, adjusting the doors was easy. Turning the "width" screw on each latch did it for me. I adjusted the doors so there was maybe a quarter-inch gap between the door and the side, using a flashlight to check that the gap was consistent from top to bottom.
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Fine craftsmanship; however, the color is definitely not "walnut"; its closer to a deep mahogany. I was initially disappointed with the color but once it was completely assembled it looked pretty nice and is a perfect size/height for my average size bedroom. My sister had no problem with the assembly until it came to adjusting the doors for a perfect fit! She's no slouch when it comes to putting furniture together but this part took the wind out of her sails! It took quite a few trials and errors before they finally fit; almost[they're still off a fraction of a hair]. Overall, it was worth the effort and I am pleased with the final product.
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When I finally finished putting this together, and installed my 46" Samsung lcd, it looked pretty good. However, I found it quite difficult to put together. The instructions a bare bones; but with some effort I was able to complete it in about 2 hours. Now that it is done I have to admit I like it a lot. If you are handy, give it a try.
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This review is from: Techcraft SWD30 30-Inch Tall-Boy Credenza For Flat Panel Televisions (Walnut) (Electronics)
This looks great and fits all of my components. Tivo, DVR and receiver fit nicely underneath. The door were difficult to get straight but I am a perfectionist. Overall this is a great buy.
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A friend recently moved cross country and got rid of most of her furniture before moving. She had been using an old bookcase for her TV stand and had pretty limited space in her living room. I sent this to her as a house warming gift. She was THRILLED with it. When she called to say thank you, she reported "Wow, this is my only real piece of 'grown up' furniture!" She really likes the slight bowing on the sides and said that the finish is even and rich in color. She said that it gave the piece real character. She did said that it did take her a couple hours to put together but once it was together, it was very stable and was didn't have any wobble even with her heavy television on it. I'm tempted to replace my existing entertainment center with the larger version of this product after hearing her response to it. I would highly recommend it...as would she. :)
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We had been looking for an audio cabinet for months because of a room reconfiguration. These turned out to be the perfect size and color for the area. The directions were not "Step by step" but were easy enough to work through. The first cabnet (we ordered 2) went together in about 1 1/2 hours. The second took about 40 minutes. The cabnets are solid, hold large audio equipment and have enough air to keep things cool. The glass hinged doors fit and work well and are really easy to adjust if needed. The only improvement that could be made would be to the back of the cabinet. The back comes in 2 pieces (which can leave a gap in the middle if you're not careful with assembly and the "Cut outs" for wire access are not optional, they are pre cut and open. All in all we are very happy with the purchase and would do it again. Delivery was quick and everything arrived in great shape.
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The item is exactly as described. There are nine major wooden pieces, eight or so cam locks, a dozen or so screws for the back panel, and a few dowels. I spent a little under an hour assembling. Very simple, very good instructions. I truly cannot imagine anyone having difficulty assembling. Just have an electric screwdriver to put the backing on, else you'll have tired hands after the dozen or so screws.
Once assembled the piece is very sturdy but not especially heavy. I have a PC, Tivo, PS3, XBox 360, large surge protector, and several remotes stored inside with room for a few more remotes. The slits on the backing are large and well placed. The glass is tempered and feels very secure. The knobs are somewhat small, but the hinges on the unit are fantastic (much better than they should be at this price). Also, the screws for the cams are plastic over metal--also unexpected for a unit less than $200.
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This stand looks great and was easy to build. I needed something to hold my components that didn't tower over the whole room like my previous audio tier.
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We love it. We put it together easily and it looks great in our room. The only downside was the knobs. We didn't like them, but bought replacements for $6 and they look great.
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