HID device descriptors

I am working on a USB joystick. Yes I have looked at the sample code and I understand what is being done.
the problem I am having is with the descriptor. I looked at all sorts of information on the USB and Microsloth websites, but it is written so that .... well i dont fully understand it.
does anyone have any experience with this.
all i want to do is tell windows that it is a joystick made by me with 2 axis and 8 buttons.
or... should i just shell out the cash for HIDMaker?

i got hid maker....

Hi Scorpion,

Please let us know how you get on with hid maker. I am very interested in how it performs, and how easy it is to use.

Regards

Bob...

my boards arnt in yet, but as soon as they are I will post my results.