This composter was easy to assemble with just a screwdriver and some pliers. It's well built but the needs better instructions on how to assemble, I had to disassemble it twice to correct some mistakes I made. The composter is small, I don't think it holds 54 gallons. I was able to put 5 gallons of greens and about 8 gallons of browns in one section and still able to turn it freely. Its good for a very small garden but if you have a big lawn and a medium size garden like me its small. I still like it and would buy another for special mix composting.