So...to say this is hand scraped wood is quite the sales tactic. This is very cheap, machine cut wood. Positively, there are a total of 8 screws to put this together. One did strip so we’ll see how long it lasts. I was hesitant to sit down on it weighing 195 lbs worried if crash through it. Time will tell but this is not a high quality piece. You get what you pay for so don’t expect this to be an heirloom piece. If you get 2-3 years out of it (outside in the elements), you’ve won. That’s what I how for.Bench was broken in two places. Exterior wood glue and clamps resolved concern. Otherwise, OK. Bench is currently outside. Placed a tack-on foot to each leg to prevent water capillary concern. As the saying goes, we will see.The bench originally arrived broken. Some pieces were gouged, split, you name it. I don't believe this is a reflection on the seller, I think it's just a cheaply made product. The seller was helpful in replacing the bench. The second shipment also had imperfections but thankfully not on the parts that we needed to complete the project. The bench was not necessarily difficult to assemble but you can tell again that it is cheaply made. A little wonky here and there. Once it's together it looks exactly as pictured. Very light as you would assume for this price. I plan on sealing it to protect it from the weather. I have it under a covered patio, I wouldn't trust it to last long out in the elements unless you really put some effort into protecting it. It works for us for now because this was meant to be more decorative than functional.Arrived broken. I have seen a few other customers say the same thing. Annoying because I apparently got the last one so cannot exchange, not that that is simple with such a huge box. So we are attempting to fix and keep. Disappointed.If it did not break in shipping, or when you put it together, it will break the first time anyone sits on it!!! Ours broke in each of these stages. I reinforced it in the broken places, but it's still too weak to use for anything but holding school backpacks. My petit teenage girls can't even sit on it! I missed the return window by three days! That's what I get for not opening/assembling right away :-( Unfortunately, Amazon and the seller won't work with me on this. Don't waste your money or time with these benches. You have a 25% chance of it not getting broken in shipping, and chances are it will break during assembly.This bench looked great online and seemed to be the perfect present for my parents for their anniversary. Unfortunately the bench arrived broken. Amazon customer service agreed to send a replacement. Randomly, two new benches showed up. This was very fortunate as each of the replacement benches was also broken (tally now at 3 broken benches). My father was able to Frankenstein one complete bench together from the three sets.So, initially we thought it was just terrible packaging/shipping. Fast forward 4 months. Now the paint is flaking off.Don't buy this.Really like this bench. Comfy curved seat. Love the driftwood gray color.