This is one of the most attractive fireplace tool sets I've seen, and we like it very much.  We did have some initial difficulty attaching the base to the upright section.  The hex-head bolts are slotted for a phillips screw driver, but the threaded holes were so tight the slots were stripped quickly.  Fortunately, I was able to use a socket wrench (and a fair amount of force) on the hex-headed bolt to torque them down securely.