The writing desk I received included instructions that claim assembly will take approx. 20 min.
This is inaccurate. First, putting this together requires 2 people unless you are an alien and 
have 4 arms.  Secondly, contrary to the picture shown and inconsistant with some of the drawings 
provided to help in assembly, the desk comes with not one but 2 cross pieces.  Yes, I figured it 
out but for 25.00 I did not want a 'project'. You know what I'm saying? 
On the plus side, I now have more flat space similar to a return next to my actual working desk.
But remember, you get what you pay for.