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I enjoyed building this thing, and it turned out very well. The wife is quite happy with it. Recommended. The rabbet cuts were too shallow by about 1/16" in my case. Annoying. That wasn't hard to fix, but it did take some time, and I'd be _very_ reluctant to order the dovetail joint option because they would be a nightmare to fix if as shallow as the rabbets. If you don't mind doing a bit of woodwork beyond simply gluing the thing together, you can't go wrong with this kit. The same item found online, assembled, costs several hundred $$$ more.
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Lots of pre-cut solid wood pieces and no directions. I would rate the kit excellent if there were some directions. It was not immediately clear to me how pieces fit together. Fortunately there were enough pictures on line that I could use them as a guide. Wood working skills are required for proper fit and finish. Assembly has been slow for me. Have only a few clamps and waiting overnight for glue joints to dry before moving to next step.
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A nice kit if you have tools and ability. I ordered the cherry version -- beautiful wood -- but top, bottom and ends required finessing. End pieces were warped and top and bottom not exactly square. As noted in previous review, notches were a bit shallow. I chose to assemble as delivered, bend back into shape with clamps, nail and set, and then power plane and sanded out the problems. I took off about 1/8" from two corners to compensate for imperfections. All in all, though, I'm happy with the kit. I'd recommend it for people with problem solving skills and love of working with wood. For me, it was a labor of love and one the best gifts ever. Thank you.
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We were looking for a hope chest for our daughter and wanted something good quality, but didn't have alot to spend on it. This kit was our answer. Be sure and read all of the description, though, because it does require some basic woodworking skills. We feel it will be even more special to our daughter, though, since her dad had a hand in making it.
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I cannot recommend this highly enough. The quality is beyond reproach. The finished product is awesome. I asked for roses to be etched into the front panel and the artistry is fantastic. Absolutely wonderful product.
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