My husband put the drafting stool together, seemed to go together fairly easy. The stool is a bit darker gray than I had anticipated but still works well with my utility room. I love that it adjusts to such different heights, higher than I need for my high counter tops and low enough to sit at my sewing table. The bonus is it came super fast!  10 days earlier than expected! It's very sturdy, well built, and the front waterfall edge of the seat does not cut into my legs, it's very comfortable. After shopping for several months this is a great find!