Doug - these were actually pretty easy, except that on the 2nd one, I made a few adjustments to the assembly directions. I had a heck of a time on the first one getting the white cone that goes in the upper barrel installed. It screws onto the piece which holds the cap. I could'nt find a good fitting screwdriver. So on the 2nd one, I screwed it to the piece first, then pressed it in. It was a whole lot easier. - I'll be starting my first cigar pen tomorrow. I figured it was time to branch out from the old slimline.