Disclaimer: this product is easily assembled with a power drill and not just the Philips head like the manual suggests. I recommend borrowing one or renting one if you dont have one. However, try to do it yourself if youre used to building furniture.
Some of the steps can become a bit tedious, strenuous and stressful so be prepared to put about 2/4 hours into this project if youre only doing it with a Philips head. It took me about an hour and a half by myself with a power drill. If you are feeling rushed to get this done you dont have to glue the wooden dowels but it is recommended in the manual. I personally did not add the glue in case I had to return it, luckily that wasnt the case and its very sturdy! This product comes with extra parts and everything is labeled for you for quick assembly! This item is very heavy in the package. The top and bottom part of this item are the heaviest. They do add extra wood and styrofoam to ensure your package isnt damaged. Ensure that item C is facing the with open hole out so it is properly inserted. Step 7 will be strenuous with the hex key they provide you with but it gets the job done. Step 11 might be a bit difficult if the sides arent sturdy. I had trouble with sides but not with the middle. I suggest gluing the side if possible. Step 12 is a two person job but if you grab it from the middle its easier if youre the only one building it. Then adjust the sides that arent inserted yet. I skipped step 13 because I felt like it was unnecessary for my wall because it will never touch. If you got some extra time it wont hurt to add that step but it might be an extra 30 minutes. If you add the stickers to match the wood skin it appears as if its blended in quite nicely but not all of them stuck very well so I suggest wiping the area down from dust and debris. Step 15 shows to place item G in the middle but you will notice theres more holes so you can change the space between each shelf. They do fit nicely in the middle for me as you see in the picture. Step 18 and 19 are very difficult without a power drill but if you dont have one I suggest starting with the whole thats by itself and then adding the other two. Step 20 is easier if done on its side but if you have a power drill starting with the bottom worked best for me and then securing the other two before moving to the top. You will be very happy with the final assembly! Im so excited to finally see my entertainment system in my living room and am planning to purchase another one for my den.
Difficult to assemble (power tool recommended)
Disclaimer: this product is easily assembled with a power drill and not just the Philips head like the manual suggests. I recommend borrowing one or renting one if you dont have one. However, try to do it yourself if youre used to building furniture. Some of the steps can become a bit tedious, strenuous and stressful so be prepared to put about 2/4 hours into this project if youre only doing it with a Philips head. It took me about an hour and a half by myself with a power drill. If you are feeling rushed to get this done you dont have to glue the wooden dowels but it is recommended in the manual. I personally did not add the glue in case I had to return it, luckily that wasnt the case and its very sturdy! This product comes with extra parts and everything is labeled for you for quick assembly! This item is very heavy in the package. The top and bottom part of this item are the heaviest. They do add extra wood and styrofoam to ensure your package isnt damaged. Ensure that item C is facing the with open hole out so it is properly inserted. Step 7 will be strenuous with the hex key they provide you with but it gets the job done. Step 11 might be a bit difficult if the sides arent sturdy. I had trouble with sides but not with the middle. I suggest gluing the side if possible. Step 12 is a two person job but if you grab it from the middle its easier if youre the only one building it. Then adjust the sides that arent inserted yet. I skipped step 13 because I felt like it was unnecessary for my wall because it will never touch. If you got some extra time it wont hurt to add that step but it might be an extra 30 minutes. If you add the stickers to match the wood skin it appears as if its blended in quite nicely but not all of them stuck very well so I suggest wiping the area down from dust and debris. Step 15 shows to place item G in the middle but you will notice theres more holes so you can change the space between each shelf. They do fit nicely in the middle for me as you see in the picture. Step 18 and 19 are very difficult without a power drill but if you dont have one I suggest starting with the whole thats by itself and then adding the other two. Step 20 is easier if done on its side but if you have a power drill starting with the bottom worked best for me and then securing the other two before moving to the top. You will be very happy with the final assembly! Im so excited to finally see my entertainment system in my living room and am planning to purchase another one for my den.