I was really nervous about putting this together, but honestly, it was super obvious. I didn't even notice the instructions until after I already set it up, and it works perfectly! I'm so freaking excited! I've wanted a button maker since I was a teenager and I finally just took the plunge, and oh my goodness, I'm so happy with it! I just made three buttons and two of them turned out perfect. One hiccupped - my bad, I didn't press the lever firmly enough - but it was an easy fix. Definitely one of the most worthwhile purchases I've made in a long time!Cons: the circle cutter is useless, and the tiny blade is exposed - I cut myself taking it out. I'm also not a big fan of the backing of the pins myself because the metal piece has too much room to wiggle around; I'd prefer a fixed pin. But still, this does not impact the machine itself, and it's perfectly effective. Nothing wrong, just a matter of taste.