I loved this set, since I didn't want a typical high back style rocking chair set for my front porch. The assembly is super simple, especially if you read the directions before staring assembly. No extra tools are needed beyond the allen wrench that is included with each piece. My only complaint is that one hole in each of the left arm pieces of the chairs wasn't completely drilled out, so I had to run a drill through it a few times so that the screws could go in without damaging the piece and so it would fit flush into the pre-cut hole. Otherwise, I have nothing bad to say about this purchase!