How strong is the lever that collapses the board? Is that part well made?
212868
So Far I have had no problems with the lever. I actually really like the lever because It is perfect height for me (5' 11) and I can adjust it for my girlfriend (5' 1). So It actually seems well made to me. Seems the biggest complaint is it not being sturdy sometimes, in which case I called and they sent me a new one that was. Hope that helps.
212869
It seem to work fine for me - I am disabled so this board makes it easy for me to handle my ironing as I can't get to my big board. I have had no troubles with it so far.
2082441
Sorry, don't know. I can say though that the part opposite the lever is plastic, and can be difficult to get a secure clamp without it slipping.
85055
better safe than sorry. i folded an old sheet in half and it worked ok once i put a board under the rear support
1197497
No. The lever is plastic. Still seems solid and I've used it a bit. I can't imagine the lever breaking from normal use. Overall I really like this bb gun.
119219
Not very securely. We have been using it for 3'x4' foam board posters, and I do wish I'd bought something a little heftier...they're alimium, and with that much surface area someone walking briskly past the board can blow it over...al least on a tabletop as we have been using.
2277189
I can't speak for others but I've used this pretty heavily since I got it about a month ago and it seems very strong. I can see where someone could break it though...the hinges and panels are from the same molded plastic so if you're very rough with it or bend it improperly it will definitely snap.
1872257
It is normal for the paddle to collapse easily. The maker spins the paddle both directions. In effect, it raises and lowers it as needed.
2272489
It's press-board. Just a cardboard back. It is not exactly what I would call sturdy. I am afraid to move it from where it is currently sitting in my home.
724801
no problem, it's strong. Just make sure the legs are extended well or the whole thing can fall.
1995681
Yes. it is on the right rear of the top step. First lift up the safety level, then pull up on the rear of the top step in the center, to collapse the unit. It was a little tricky for me to figure it out at first too. Just lifting the safety lever does nothing. The magic of it all, is lifting the back of the top step in the middle to collapse. This is a nice and sturdy unit. I like mine a lot. Jim
1745756
The lever itself is very sturdy and is adjustable to use on items of various weights, but even then, you still require two people to "lift" fairly tall or very heavy objects, mainly for stability of the item to avoid tipping it.
1215111
It does seem pretty strong. You just need to be sure that the bottom is fully extended.
1620193
I found the item a bit shaky, of course, I had it put on a carpeted floor. You're talking a weight of some 50 pounds here, though. I can't recommend it, the different levels are each fastened by a not-so-long screw and the pillars are hollow but for a plastic disc in the ends, it might hold, but could well buckle. It's meant more for smaller knickknacks than your planned monstrous item.
703
It will handle 180 lbs no problem. The board is slightly convex (curved the whole length of the board) which gives it plenty of strength.
1993189
Yes, I actually tried my hardest to open it without doing the combo and the lever came down but the door did not open. If someone were to try getting into it, it might break, but if you aren't rough with it should be ok. Good safe for the money but it reflects that in its fixtures.
1106808
This question is answered several times on the Amazon website. Mine has been tested up to 320 pounds, no problems. I do not feel any "give" in the boards with this much weight.
466528
Actually the plate release lever is metal and i found that is very strong one