My wife is a veteran quilter, and wanted this as her "cutting table. " It arrived in two boxes: the top, and the hardware/electronics. The assembly directions rely heavily on the pictures; the written directions need editing for clarification and accuracy. A friend helped with the assembly, and it took about 2. 5 hours to build it The unit is heavy, but the motors are smooth and the control of the raise/lower function is precise. My wife is truly happy with her purchase. Now she&s re-arranging the quilt room to maximize access to her Flexispot table (more assembly required!). This table allows her to cut fabric without leaning over too far or hurting her lower back. It looks great; the design covers all the electronic cords, so it has clean lines without clutter. It also has a tray for cords from lights or other tools a quilter might need on the table.
I really love this desk. The top is really sturdy and the frame is solid and stable. Assembly is pretty easy, though you might need a powerdrill to add a few holes in the top to screw in some pieces. The motor moves pretty quickly and isn&t loud or annoying. Quality assurance seems great on this desk; I&m incredibly happy purchasing it. Side note: it&s very heavy, definitely recommend getting someone to help out when moving it.
If I could I would give the desk 4. 5 stars. It is very sturdy, and the engine that makes it go up and down works very well. In fact, it may a bit overly sensitive because it is easy to set it off by brushing against it. I rated the desk lower than 5 because it was difficult to assemble, and the instructions had errors in them.