Now that they have been put together and standing, we love them.   The assembly was a bit much.  It all came down to the cheap screws .  I had to replace them with some better quality screws.  I also added glue to the lower supports joints and set them with the use of a tie down strap until the glue dried.  Its key to prevent your stools from wiggling.  Suggestion: replace the aluminum junk screws with a better quality screw and add glue at the lower supports.    They look fantastic !!!