Probably the best job of packing wood for shipment I've ever seen. The measurements were precise, the raw wood in a condition that a quick run over with a tack rag and it would have been ready to finish - I needed to make cuts and routed on a custom edge so I did have to do some sanding after my alterations. But wood quality is excellent - I live on the west coast and always purchase eastern woods as they are far more dense and hold up much better.