Safco Split-Level Drafting Table Height Adjustable Sit-to-Stand, 29.5" to 37.5", Medium Oak

I'm a graphic design student, so I needed a desk that can support my 21.5" Mac desktop computer as well as have that split top draft table feature - since I also create speed art videos. The negative reviews made me skeptical, but trust me when I say I'm more than happy with my purchase! I received it a day earlier than expected. Upon opening the box, everything was in excellent condition and all the hardware was there.The only negative thing I have to say about it was the instructions. I do think the instructions could've been more clear. However, the instructions weren't terrible to the point where I couldn't assemble it. I was able to assemble it just fine! It is absolutely perfect, it has everything I've been looking for in a desk and it's incredibly study. The shelf is also adjustable! So is the desk! I'm very short so I didn't need to adjust the height of the desk - the shelf I did adjust a bit and my Mac desktop sits nicely on it. I know I will have this desk for many years to come, makes an excellent workspace!I'd like to note: I purchased two accessories for my desk (each sold separately) a light fixture and a cell phone clamp. So I can easily make my speed art videos as well as have lighting right on my work area. Both fit perfectly and work great!

There are a few quirks with each desk, but it is overall great. There is plenty of space with a decent build quality. The tilting function works well, it adjusts well but takes some time to adjust. The surface is slightly textured with the grain of the wood, so it is not completely smooth. It works well for pretty much any activity. I personally use it for calligraphy, drawing, and a computer desk. I have never really had much of a problem with it. At the end of the day, it’s a good product and I would recommend it to anybody who wants a functional, reliable desk.

I just received this table five hours ago and almost assembled it.The problem I ran into is this: three of the knobs that raise the tables do not fit the fixture.One worked really well but the other three did not. I oiled them, I made sure the holes were aligned properly so that I could screw them in and I tried all knobs in four fixtures but three out of the four would not screw in. And so to make the table stay the height I wanted it temporarily, I took long and thin screws from my garage and inserted them to give a temporary and ugly fix. It took me a good two hours to assemble it.I called Amazon immediately and the rep said, "repack it and take it to a nearest UPS and we will send you another one." I said, "baloney. I am not repacking this. I just need new knobs! The rep said, "sorry, that is the only way we could send you another one." I said "No Way. I would not unscrew all these screws, repack it and take to a UPS store. He then responded after talking to his supervisor: "Ok UPS will come and UPS will pack it and they will deliver a new on the day they pick it up. This way you can still work while you wait for the other one.The table is good. I have used it now for three hours. I can draw better on this table than regular computer table because part of it tilts. Had the quality control department of Safco did their job well, they would have gotten a five star from me. But the frustration I experienced, they certainly deserve one star. "Check your merchandise before you deliver them to your customers SAFCO.

The packaging arrived with several penetrations through the outer box and a penetration through an inner box. The large desktop/drawing board (which for some reason is packaged face up against several piece of squared metal), had multiple indentations/scratches upon arrival. I had to transport the heavy desk (~70 lbs, takes two people) to a UPS store to return. Rating buying a desk online has to include this part of the experience, and it's ridiculous that of the 3 different brand drawing desks I ordered from Amazon, only 1 of them arrived with no product damage. My rating reflects this.I love the proportions of this desk. It has a large enough drawing surface, a good sized rear shelf, and a good size side shelf. I love that the front and back portions can be placed at different heights. I did not assemble this desk, but from examining the legs (which are very sturdy), raising and lower the portions takes a lot of effort and is not something to adjust on the fly, like a standing desk. This is fine. Desk is also a good price point, and materials/colors look better in person than they do online.