I know what you mean about the panic of facing assembly...
I thought when I ordered a bookcase from the internet, putting it couldn't be too complicated. Right? Well, I ended up on the customer service line trying to get the shelves straight. I knew I was in trouble when the guy on the other end said, "Uh, have you got a hammer?"
But I'm glad he's loving the gym equipment. What a difference being in shape makes.
C.G.