If you’re looking for a coffee table that is well built with quality materials, you found it! My husband and I bought this for my sister as a gift and we had an assembly party. The screws are thick and yes- a bit of a pain to get in, but well worth it. If you have a decent power drill it would be a lot easier than doing it by hand- just make sure you put it on the lowest setting so you don’t over tighten the screws. My sister has two cats that love walking through the bottom of the table- lol. I highly recommend this table, as it is sturdy, well-built, and looks just as beautiful as displayed in the picture online!