Cucina Elegante Kitchen Cart: Unboxing
John Boos is not just cutting boards!!!
Getting a shipment from John Boos is always exciting.
When said shipment weighs over 80 pounds, it is pretty much guaranteed to be AMAZING!!!
Thank You thank you thank you, UPS person!!! We know it is always a pain getting things up the steps on a snowy day, and we appreciate that you did!!!
“Welcome” to whatever is in this box!
Carolyn managed to get the package inside, but we didn’t have time to unbox it until the weekend. We walked around it for a few days then stopped noticing it.
It is amazing how quickly one can get used to having around something biggish, bulky-ish, and in-the-wayish!
If it’s not Christmas, it feels like Christmas.
UnBoxing
The RainyDayInterns seemed curious as to the contents of the box, but we had a suspicion that they might be less interested in the content and more interested in the box itself.
“This is mine. Yes, all of it. No, it is not big enough for the both of us; it is only big enough for me.”
The heavy-grade cardboard box weathered its trip quite well, and did not show any external signs of damage.
After cutting the straps, opening the top, and removing top layer, we could see that all the contents were well packed and arrived completely intact.
“Please get rid of whatever is in this box. It clearly doesn’t belong in the box. I belong in the box.”
Layers, top to bottom
Layers are important.
The contents were extremely well packed and protected. Everything was wrapped in foam sleeves. Heavy-duty cardboard corners shielded the wooden top from potential side impacts. Nothing was damaged in transit, thanks to the packing and protecting.
Yes, it IS Christmas! Lookit all the prezzies we have to unwrap!
Unpacking took 10 minutes and was accomplished by one person, but two would have been easier. The heaviest piece was the wooden cutting board/drawer assembly. It was a little awkward for one person to lift, but doable if done carefully.
Just wow. The whole thing of it.
FirstLook
Once all of the items were removed from the box, it was time to take inventory to see if we had all of the required pieces for assembly.
“Yup, got that; yup, got that; yup, got that too.”
All the stainless steel surfaces were protected by a tough plastic skin, with the exception of the handle. The specially formulated skin allows for high quality cuts without burns and should not leave any residue when removed.
Nothing is going to mar this beauty.
The package consisted of:
- Maple butcher block top w/ integrated drawer;
- Two stainless steel shelves;
- Four stainless steel legs;
- Misc pieces (handle, wheels, nut/bolts); and
- Assembly directions.
Kind of like a Lego set, but for grownups.
The out-facing surfaces of the stainless steel legs also were covered in the protective skin. The bottom of the legs had pre-welded chambers for the casters. Note the beefy welds used in attaching the parts – nothing is gonna wobble on this baby!
Clean and sturdy – a perfect pair.
The four casters were heavy-duty, and each came with a rubber wheel and lock. The wheels spin silently, swivel a full 360º, and should slip right into the receivers on the legs.
“All of this? Just for us? Thank you SO much!”
Once everything was checked and accounted for, the next steps are the removal of the protective coverings on the stainless steel pieces and the assembly of the cart. The directions provided are clear and straightforward. Look for the write-up next month.
NOTE: After 19 wonderful and companionly years, this is Eliot‘s final contribution to these write-ups. We wish him well as he chases his tail in that great big cardboard box in the sky. We love you and will miss you very much, you dapper gent.
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