The size of this steel table was perfect for my needs. Previous experience assembling furniture that comes in a box can vary according to the outcome of the experiences. It can be very frustrating when directions are missing or non-existent. The latter in this case but being armed with the right tools can make all the difference in ease of assembly. A second pair of helping hands can be invaluable, but working solo can be made easier. Laying the top flat on a bench allows free access to screw holes. A rubber hammer is a must for assembling most furniture. The legs of this table needed to be attached first, it took two good whacks with the dum-dum hammer, but they went in smoothly lined up with the screw holes and placement was easy. The second item that helps with remaining shelves is something to peg into the holes where the screws will be placed. Hold the shelf in place and slide the pegs through the shelf hole lined up with the chosen leg hole. This is a very short-term aid so use whatever is most accessible at hand. I used 8-penny nails; toothpicks, matchsticks, kabob sticks, whatever you might have nearby. The nail heads that I used kept the shelf very loosely but in place until I got the first screw started then did the opposite corner. And as advised in other reviews, don't ever completely tighten screws but do get them at least 75% set so that the shelves line up well until assembly is complete and final tightening of all screws can be done.
Cheryl Franklin 
