Assembling this table without a drill was hell. I don't think the instructions specify that you need a drill but you will need a drill in order to screw the hinges to the pieces. I literally had to just push down with all my weight to get the hinges on. Definitely hurt my hands putting this together and gave my self blisters. This table seemed like a great idea and space saver but I'm actually struggling to find a place to put it in my home since it's a bit of a weird shape.