I searched for a file cabinet for quite a while. I didn’t find anything particularly attractive or special at the office stores locally. I also looked at Wal Mart, and while there was a steel file cabinet there that was pre-assembled, the gauge of metal was quite thin and easy to bend.Despite some lower reviews, I gave this a shot.Above all things, when it comes to assembly you need to go slowly. Watch that the screws you are inserting are lined up perpendicular to the wood before driving them in. Yes, pilot holes have been pre-drilled but this is still essentially a pressed wood that will splinter and will allow a screw to go in crooked.The next tip I have is to pay attention to the diagrams. There are cases where two holes are next to each other, one for a screw, one for a dowel pin. The instructions are well written, and the pictures are detailed (though for older eyes, they could have provided them a bit bigger).I took 2 hours to assemble this carefully, and in the end the gaps and seams look perfect. I have built several pieces of this type of furniture before, I’m handy around the house, and I do my own car repairs. Also, I did use a power driver, which they recommend against, but I had it set to the lowest clutch setting so it would not strip the holes. If your drill or power screwdriver doesn’t have a clutch (torque limit) I would stick to a regular screwdriver. If you’re not a patient person, this might not be the unit for you.With all this said, the finished product looks very nice. The grain in the espresso finish is convincingly real from any distance, and once you put your hands on it and realize it’s not solid wood, it still feels good under your fingertips.It’s very sturdy as well, and quite heavy. If you’re going to move it regularly you’ll want to look for some casters at a hardware store.Sliding the drawers in at the end was probably the most ‘worrisome’ piece. Despite following the directions very carefully, one drawer slid in with great ease, while the other drawer required a very hard push and several hits with the palm of my hand. I even removed it once and started again to be sure I had it lined up. I am mechanically inclined and am confident the rails were lined up correctly, but the tolerance between the interlocking of the rails must have been very tight. Once the rail seated itself, the drawer then worked with no further issues. It does use ball bearings and glides easily in a smooth manner that makes this feel like a quality piece.I bought a lateral file cabinet over the narrow style, because this allowed me to place my all-in-one printer on top without the printer hanging off any sides. And there’s still room next to the printer for other office needs.Very happy.