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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022
I have to say, I love this arbor and really appreciate having read the honest reviews before purchasing. That being said, new buyers beware: 1) There is a good chance the pre-drilled holes shown on the illustration will be "missing" on the parts (as mine were) so invest in a basic cordless drill/screwdriver set and a pencil before you buy this. It will save you time and frustration. 2) Be gentle when assembling - the wood is very soft and I did find a few split/cracking parts but not in areas that would affect the structure's overall stability. Wood glue would be handy. 3) Enlist the help of a friend or a good set of wood clamps and take your time. I'm 5'2" and I assembled mine alone, upside down, using a 6ft table (for base stability) and good balancing act of body weight to carefully flip it right side up. The whole process took about 2 hours (including bathroom and water breaks) and came out great! I will need to stake it in the ground - probably with Quikrete - as it gets breezy in the walkway where it will be set up in. Overall, I couldn't be happier with the end result. It is sturdy enough for what I need it for (vining plants and twinkle lights) and looks fantastic! (P.S. This is definitely a look-but-don't-touch item. If this will be stationed near overly exuberant people, children, or pets, I recommend you skip this item and find something more stable!)
