Trimmed it for a custom fit. Love!
This review is for the product labeled: A30 (24.73” W x 19.7” D) Natural Wood H SharpValue for the Money: At about $50, it is not cheap. However, it is far less than the other product I was researching, which is the R-A-S product. I am so glad I did not overspend on the R-A-S product. I do not feel like I compromised on quality by choosing this one. And I am also glad I didn’t settle for one of the other, cheaper, one-size-fits-well-enough products.Quality and Appearance: The wood is of good quality. The base is approximately 3/8” thick plywood. The dividers are 7/16” thick, sturdy and straight, not bowed, the edges are rounded off and smoothly finished. The holes were all pre-drilled precisely, everything lined up flawlessly. The wood is similar in color and grain to my custom cabinetry, not too yellow, so it looks like it belongs, like it was built-in.Trimming to Fit: The dimensions listed were slightly larger than the drawer allowed so I knew my husband would have to trim it to fit (I don’t do saws). He had to trim about an inch off the width, he used a table saw to make the cut and applied masking tape beforehand to prevent splintering, it cut cleanly. He had to trim less than a blade width from the depth so he decided to use an orbital sander to take a little off. I assembled it before sanding because the longest dividers needed to be sanded down slightly as well. The end result was a perfect fit and looks custom and high-end.Assembly: It was a cinch, I never looked at the directions so I can’t speak to those, it was very straightforward and self-explanatory. It’s a tongue and groove system that screws in from the bottom. First I arranged all of the pieces on the base to see how they were meant to go together, then removed them. Then I flipped the base upside down (the countersunk holes are on the bottom) and, using a Philips head screwdriver, started screwing in all the screws to get them started. Then I stood the base on end and continued screwing them in until they protruded slightly on the other side. Then, working with one piece at a time, I lined up the holes on the divider with the corresponding protruding screws and secured each of them one by one to the base. I then checked for gaps and ensured all of the screws were fully tightened and properly seated in the countersunk holes so that nothing was protruding. I never needed to use a drill but you could certainly do so. 14 screws in total, took less than 5 minutes.Additional Dimensions: Base plywood thickness is roughly 3/8”. Dividers are 7/16” thick. The untrimmed space on each edge is 4” across (area pictured with the ice cream scoop and rolling pin). The untrimmed space for the front and back slots is roughly 4 1/2” (pictured with the serving spoons and butter knives). The height of the dividers (1.6”) seems to be pretty standard, it was the same as my old drop-in plastic one; my drawer would have accommodated a taller divider but it looks fine and functions well for our needs, all the flatware rests nicely inside the depth of the slots.I absolutely love the finished look, and the organization it provides. Very pleasantly surprised. Would buy again and would recommend to friends and family.