Flash Furniture TLH-059B-GG Aluminum Patio Bar Tables

These tables are not "perfect" - but they don't cost $100 either. Their shortcoming of manufacturing, and their assembly instruction shortcomings are easily corrected.I have posted a picture of my thoughts on assembly to this review.As a lifetime builder and career engineer, I found these tables to be fully acceptable.Yes - the "directions" are VERY poor. There are alignment notches/bumps which must be aligned and are not clearly shown. And parts of the drawing are simply wrong. You might want to try my instructions in my picture below - print them as a letter-sized picture. I hope that anyone using them finds my recommended assembly and fix very helpful.In regard to some other negative review comments :There IS a manufacturing shortfall with the part K tilting mechanism - but it is easily fixed with a bit of attention and a flat file. See my instructions.While I agree that the fit quality of the threads is not good - I did not have a stripping problem.The person with a table "getting more wobbly" and the one with the crooked tables probably did not line up the notches/bumps of the K-D-B parts - the fault of very poor instructions. You might try to disassemble and reassemble.The "too short part C rod" person probably threaded the C rod too far into part K - this is again the fault of the poor instructions. I discovered the flaw and had to partially disassemble to correct it. See my solution in my instructions about C to K assembly.Also : Start with the fact that the table IS the size it says it is, don't buy it then expect something else. If you don't want a table that tips, then don't buy one - or just don't tip it - but don't expect that you can throw some part(s) away and still have it work.Printing the attached picture is probably best, but my suggested assembly is as follows :Flash Furniture 2-Foot Round Aluminum Indoor-Outdoor Folding Bar Height Table with BaseThese instructions use the original "names" as of June 2020, including the top as part "B" *NOTE : Before assembly, anyone who has some mechanical skills should verify that part K's latch mechanism works easily every time. Both of my tables needed a little flat-filing to remove casting bumps, and to assure a flat surface on the hook of the latch. With a little filing I found that the latching mechanism would reliably move fully into place, securing the table. Save the bolt - it attaches K to A.General instruction : I recommend that you use a little bit of grease on every thread, especially the feet. This will ease assembly, and will make disassembly or tightening possible later.By far, the easiest way to assemble this table is upside down.Place A upside-down on a soft surface. The picture with K is WRONG (the manufacturer should fix this, and probably rename the parts at the same time *) - You must align parts K and A's bumps and notch !! This will be at 45 degrees, not in line with the top's arms as is shown. Attach K to A using the bolt which was inside K.Dispose of both plastic thread protectors from the C rod with threads on both ends. Then, after spinning an F nut fully onto either end of this rod, thread and tighten this same end tight into the coupler of the other C rod. Then tighten jam-nut F against the coupler.On either end of your now-long C rod, thread an F nut down, but not all the way : leave about 3/8" plus of unused threads. Put on the lock washer L and the flat washer G, then thread the long C rod into K. When the washers and nut touch K, tighten the nut.Now slide the shorter part D tube over the rod, then the coupler part E, then the longer part D - BUT ! You must make sure that the end with the notch will be up - towards where the legs go.Remove and dispose of the shipping bolt holding the weight J to the legs. Assemble legs B onto the rod/tubes of C and D. Note the bump on part B legs - this MUST line up with the notch on part D. Here you have a choice - the tube with the notch can be rotated - this means you can align the legs with any part of the top you like. If you are assembling only one table, I recommend that you align the base-legs and "top-legs" - this will allow a folded table to sit as close to a wall as possible. But if you are assembling many tables, and will need to store them, then you might want to assemble half with the base-legs and "top-legs" in alignment, and half of them at 45 degrees. This will allow for more compact storage with table tops folded.Reinsert the weight into the legs, Install G then L then thread one F down and tighten ( This will be easier if you have a 17mm (or 11/16") socket wrench ). Thread on the other F and tighten.Thread in the four feet. Turn your table over and enjoy !* The manufacturer probably should rename the parts so that their assembly falls into alphabetic order. A=A, B to I, C=C, D to H, E to G, F to D, G to F, H to L, I to K, J=J, K to B, L to E.( The manufacturer should add one flat piece of protective cardboard on the table top side when packing.

ATTENTION: Full installation instructions - combining two sets of most valuable assembly instructions here with added detailsI bought this table because it was taller than most at 45 inches. It is perfect to stand beside my above ground pool and hold drinks, a speaker, books, hats, etc. I love the table itself and decided to roll the dice on assembly since it was the best fit and price point for my needs. I am glad I did.But everyone who said the instructions are a nightmare… they’re right. So, thank you Ivanhoe jevre and Bill. I could not have put this thing together without you both! I am combining some parts of each of your instructions here with more details to maybe help others.I am only giving the table 4 stars because as many before me, the tabletop hinge will not stay closed. It looks like I will be using the zip-tie workaround.Observations from unpacking the parts:1) The table base weight (J), shipped inside of the base (B) itself, and was secured by a long screw for shipping purposes. This 1” long screw was not needed for assembly and also was not on the parts list. Set it aside for now. See first photo.2) There are two narrow steel rods (C) in the package. One of mine came with black plastic pieces on either end for shipping purposes and were not needed for assembly and also were not on the parts list. Set them aside for now. See first photo.3) The large folding hinge (K) for securing the tabletop (A) to the base had a screw (approx. 1/3”) inside of it. This screw IS needed for assembly and also is NOT in the parts list.Reviewing the instructions and inventorying the parts:1) I could not find the table base weight (J) at first because it was shipped attached to the base (B) itself.2) The steel rods (Cx2) were very confusing to me. They are two different lengths but are not clearly differentiated in the instructions. While I will mention this in the assembly instructions below, the shorter steel rod attaches to the tabletop (A) versus the base. Together, they are meant to be perpendicular to the ground (they run from the tabletop (A) to the table base inside the three aluminum tubes (Dx2, E).3) The two aluminum tubes (D) are also different lengths. Same thing, the shorter length tube goes at the top directly under the tabletop (A).Assembly:1) Bill is spot on, start at the top and work your way down for assembly.Starting with tabletop (A), affix the large hinge (K) using the screw (approx.. 1/3” long) that is not on the parts list and that may have been shipped inside of K. Tighten with the enclosed wrench (H). It does not require any washers. Completely close the hinge for now.2) Next place a nut (F), then a split washer (L), and finally a flat washer (G) on the threaded end of the shorter steel rod (C). Move them down almost an inch from the end of the rod. NOTE: the order of the hardware will be folding hinge (K) > flat washer (G) > split washer (L) > nut (F) you must use this order.3) Take the shorter steel rod (C) and screw it into the underside of the large tabletop hinge (K). Once you bump into the nut (F), hold the steel rod and using the enclosed wrench (H) tighten the nut to the flat washer (G) that is already on the steel rod.NOTE: Open the tabletop hinge (K) and make sure that the threaded end of the steel rod (C) is at least flush or protruding just a bit through the hinge. See photos 2 and 3. If there is more than that, the assembled rods will not be long enough to secure the base (B) and base weight (J).4) Take the longer steel rod (C) and add a nut (F) to one end. Then take that end and screw it into the other steel rod that is already attached to the tabletop. For now, you can tighten a bit with the wrench (H) but you may need to shorten or lengthen later.5) Slide the shorter steel tube (D), over the steel rods so that it is in the grove on the tabletop hinge (K). Slide (E) into place next and finally, the longer steel tube (D) that has the small notch in the aluminum at the bottom. This will lock into the base to prevent the tabletop from turning at the bottom.6) Place the base (B) then the base weight (J) over the end of the steel rod that is sticking out of the assembled aluminum tubes. Ensure that the notch in the aluminum tube lines up with the correct ridge on the base, this will prevent spinning.NOTE: You want at least ¾” to 1” of steel rod available through the base of the weight. If you need more length, you will need to either loosen the steel rods (C) connection to each other, or at the tabletop hinge (K).If you have enough length, remove the base weight, base, and aluminum tubes to tighten the nut (F) that is holding the two steel rods (C) together. Reassemble (step 6)7) Add the flat washer (G) > split washer (L) > nuts (F*2) you must use this order. Tighten using a 11/16 socket wrench.8) Add the four adjustable feet (I).That should be it. Good luck!!

I liked that it is all stainless steel

The directions were awful! But once we figured it out they were great.

These tables were a perfect combination and height to go with the 8 barstools we ordered for my man cave/game room less than 300.It's looks like it's made of a melamine top wrapped in aluminum and looks nice. We decided to leave the top cover film on to protect the top longer as i believe they will end up getting scratched up. I like the base because it allows the stools to tuck in close. The top is also perfect standing height as well. It's pretty sturdy for its height, lightweight, and size.You may be surprised when you open the box and see its construction, but it works. I wish they would have used a slightly larger diameter rod down the center and used a little more weight in the base, but there is room to add tape weights in it. Overall these are great.