Hi Put top panel (A) on a smooth felt surface, face down, assemble leg (C) with bolt (D) and lock washer (F) and flat washer (G), fasten with Allen wrench (H) to the top panel (A), repeat for the other piece . Do not need to fight the bolts at this step. Assemble shelf (B) to the (C) leg with bolt {E) and lock washer (F) and flat washer (G), tighten with Allen wrench (H), repeat the other side. After all bolts started, tighten all bolts. Finish the table assembly, upside the table.