I just got this today.   No problem putting it together.   Looks great and it works!  Only suggestion,  as others have Said on reviews,  it's really a little short when it is in the ground.    The company either needs to make the middle rod longer or make an optional extension,  maybe 8 inches long,  that could be added to make it taller.   I'm  thinking of making  a rod to extend it some. 
But it is cool looking!