The problem is a couple of the bolts stripped when I was tightening them. The bolts were actually tight when they stripped so I was able to finish putting the two chairs together. I have assembled four chairs so far and plan to do two tomorrow. I think they will go together ok. The chairs that are put together are pretty close to what I was looking for. I'll probably try to find some better quality bolts at a hardware store. This seems likely to work out and be a good purchase.