The hardest part of the assembly process is getting the glass top out of its packaging.  Once you accomplish that, it's easy.  If the 8 holes on the base don't line up all at once, align 4 and keep going.  As you fasten the first 4 screws, the other 4 will slowly align.  The directions recommend two people to put this together.  I did this all by myself, so you can too if necessary!