Well, This little metal shelf is just what I needed in size and sturdiness. I didn't have directions but you can go back and look at the pictures which made it easy to assemble.It is not heavy duty and all i needed it for was on my porch (I didn't use the bag) as a table for a plant, lantern and decorative item behind my swing. it's great for that.I would say if you only need it to do lightweight things on it will work just fine. It's not flimsy just not heavy.I love the way it looks for what I am doing.