This was a DIY assembly. As usual, there was a transpositional error in the instructions but a little common sense overcame that before it became an issue. This has some nice features for such an inexpensive item. Two struts keep the lid up. Organizers are built in at both ends of the upper tool space with multiple holes that go through and through, all the way to the middle tray for long stuff or screw drivers or what-have-you.
Assembly required only the most basic tools and lo and behold the hardware was actually in standard U.S. sizes. No cheap lock washers here. 1/2" NyLock nuts all around and well-plated hardware. With the lid closed, the lower drawer locks. Barrel-keyed lock secures the upper lid but only in the most rudimentary fashion. In other words, anyone with a good strong arm could bend the top lid and get at the stuff inside.
The drawer component was what presented problems. The drawer sliders were only originally attached to the side panels with three rivets on each side. Mine came straight out of the box with two rivets broken off on one side. One does not expect to have to repair new stuff right out of the box. So, I replaced those broken rivets with new and made use of three of the four additional mounting holes that had formerly been unused. So now, there are six rivets to a side.
Two trays are available below the drawer. The middle tray has three possible positions to choose from during assembly.
Top lid would be vastly improved with some stiffening and I may yet bolt a panel directly to it's top. I'm thinking I'll put some 1/4" or 3/8' cutting board material on it.
I'm rating this 4 out of 5 jalapeños.
Cheers,
TJ
