Are your blacksmithing skills up-to-date? Assembling the structural components of this set was not difficult (although printed directions were poor). The problem arose when it was time to affix the decorative scrollwork pieces to the main assembly. The pre-drilled holes did not match up to the trim, which thus required lots of hammering with a mallet to bend and cajole the pieces to fit the holes so they could be screwed into place. Not sure if this scrollwork is decorative only, or if it is intended to cross-brace the assembly. I say this because I had to leave a couple of the scroll pieces attached at one point only (each should attach at two points), and the resultant framework feels not as solid as it could be. Still, the finished stands are good-looking, and are OK holding several large plants, even with dogs bumping into them occasionally.