Review on Maple Top Work Table With Galvanized Steel Base And Adjustable Lower Shelf - John Boos JNS01, 36"X24"X1.5 by Mike Burnett

This table is exactly what I was looking for in my kitchen. It is both practical and beautiful. I recently renovated my kitchen and it is one of the most frequently complimented features. My microwave and toaster oven fit (stacked) on the shelf underneath and the worktop is my favorite prep area. I prefer the feel of the wood over hard countertops for most things and enjoy using it daily. The table is very sturdy and the adjustable feet allowed me to get the work surface perfectly level so nothing I set on it ever rolls away. I balked at the price of this table at first, but now that I've experienced the build quality and beauty of the product, I feel that the price is very fair (low, even!). I don't expect that I will ever have to replace this table and, with proper care, the work surface will only get better with age. You can't say that for too many products these days. This table was built to work and to last, and it appears to do both.I believe that the Boos company did, in fact, improve their packaging. My table came boxed and bundled fully with adequate cardboard padding around the various components. There was one slightly bent edge on the shelf, which does not bother me and does not interfere with assembly or function. Assembly was easy and I was able to unbox, assemble, and position the table in my kitchen without any assistance.I strongly suggest that you purchase the Boos Mystery Oil with the table and oil the wood as soon as you get the table. The wood is extremely porous and sort of dry and pale looking when you first get it. It needs to be oiled! The oil brings out the full beauty of the wood and protects against stains and water damage. I cannot say I've done comparison tests with other butcher block oils, but the mystery oil did a great job on my table and I see no reason to switch to a different product.