It was easy to assemble and the tool to stir the compost is quite effective.   I wish that the lid was hinged as that would make it simpler to dump stuff in.  I don't know how quickly it will compost but I think it should work as described.   It's a good size.  I'm using it as my secondary compost heap.  I'll start garden stuff in rough pile and then transfer it to this and then add kitchen scraps to avoid rodent issues.