Couldn't wait to put this together when it arrived. It took me about 30 minutes total and then I was swinging in my hammock. Other reviewers mentioned "spare" parts. Those are not extra - they are used as a makeshift torque wrench to tighten the bolts and they're super helpful and easy to use. I did watch the YouTube video they mention in the instructions just to double check my construction, but it's all very easy, and the hammock looks beautiful.