Great swing set, very sturdy even with four 5 year olds playing on it. Took me about 10 hours to put it together by myself, finished it off with some linseed oil stain. Only one bolt stripped at the beginning, just make sure to hand thread before using a drill. The kit had extra bolts and nuts, but if you strip a few, you might have to make a run to the hardware store. Youll need a drill, drill bits and a hammer or mallet and patience. Instructions were very clear. Would definitely recommend this set to friends.