The crate arrived with all the parts well packed and intact, albeit a couple tiny scuff marks on the wood. The crate came with fairly clear instructions and I assembled it by myself with only a couple spots being trivially awkward, took only about half an hour to complete. The crate is stable, no wobbling or creaking. Most of the wood screw holes are metal lined, though the back panel has some bare holes. The bars are spaced about 1 3/8in apart. The door hinges did need some lubrication, as the metal loop design is a little more tight than had allowed smooth opening otherwise.