This is actually easy to put together except for the needlessly complex (and stupid) instructions. I'm guessing they were written by some overeducated man who is trying to earn his overinflated salary. I'm old, grew up country, I know how to build things. These "projects" from decent companies are sectioned. Step one will hold all hardware for that step, step two, the same. These things are labeled %2372, etc. WHAT? They need to hire a woman to oversee this. The rower itself is great. I have arthritis, I needed something to work my entire body to try to regain mobility and strength. This will work for me.