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OAITW r.2.0

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Fri Jan 31, 2025, 09:48 PM Jan 31

So, I spent 5 hours today, assemblying an Amazon bought kitchen island. [View all]

Price was right and it had 2 hidden 10 gallon containers. I bought 2, to hide the trash, disposables, recycling, and dog food.

It took a long time with hard to read instructions. I'd have paid a $1 more for larger pages. 8 x 11 with details on assembly fixturing. Because now, I need to order a critical replacement component to put the damn thing together. Just moving the 4 panel assembly off the table tore out the assembly screws. "Composite Wood". More like composite cardbord.

Anyways. I have another exact kit with the replacement I need. I still need to get the part replaced to build the second Island. Just another shitty day here.

I wish there was a business where I could buy the kit, have it shipped to an assembly house and they deliver it finished. I'd definitively would have considered this option.

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