The barrel assembled just fine, and I love the two chambers with the sliding hatch.  The pictures on the door to show which is curing and which to add to are really helpful, and a nice touch.

BUT, it arrived without the center pole to attach it to the stand, so it is currently sitting on the ground.  I left a message at the phone number that was enclosed in the package, but have not been contacted.  Very disappointed, becasue it otherwise would have been a fantastic buy.