Is this sturdy enough to use as a textbook stand for 5lb books? I need a tall textbook stand, and all I can find are desktop ones with no pole/legs.
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Yes. I use it to hold my DVD player while exersizing. The height clamp works well and can be tightened to do your 5 lb job.
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I don't think there would be a problem with a 5lb book, it seems sturdy enough, the legs can be stretched out far enough to stay balanced. I have some large music books that weigh 3lbs, or more, and I haven't had any problems.
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I would say absolutely. I've used mine flat with a hard case (briefcase size) and about 20 harmonicas on it. It's really sturdy.
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yes, it is sturdy! I placed a tons of books and it is still working perfect. I admit I was afraid of changing every shelf support because at the end these are just plastic( I mean what is holding the 4 shelves beneath). I did not have time and they are still there working exc! You can find others cheaper but at least for me the price is a little expensive but it worths. At the beginning it looks the same as Walmart or Target's shelf bookcase, but you will notice eventually that the quality is much better. I hope it will help you,AG
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Hmmm...I honestly don't know. I think the depth of the frame to hold an open book would be okay, it's the weight of the book I'm not sure of. The stand is well made and very sturdy, so it could work out okay. If I had a cookbook that size, I'd be happy to experiment to help you out. Sorry...
1679168
It guess that begs the question "how heavy?" I have actually had two 300-page fake books on mine at the same time and have had no problem. It's really a great stand and an excellent value.
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I've got every shelf (except for the top, most shallow one) filled with a mix of books. It's held up fine, with very little wobble/no tipping at all. This is without the wall attachment, meaning I've just got it just leaning at an angle against my wall.
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Not knowing how large and heavy your book is, I just tried putting a 1500+ page hardcover book on my stand, and it seemed pretty much just as stable as with just a few pages of sheet music. I would however suggest: Putting the back leg pointed straight back (hopefully this makes sense), so it doesn't tip back, and for extra support on each side. I'd also suggest slightly offsetting your book, slightly more centering the weight distribution.
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Maybe 1 or 2 heavy textbooks per shelf (maybe). Would def. not recommend using it as a bookcase! i have a couple picture frames, candles, decor items on mine. We had to rig it majorly! Make sure you have a dude handy with his own tools and screws as well. The ones provided stripped extremely easily for some reason and was missing pieces. It is really cute once you get it put together though.
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the stand is very sturdy, i used it to teach a class for over a year. so with weights on it should be no problem.
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To answer this question I tried a very "fat" mass market paperback (302 pages, 1 1/2 " thick). It was not perfectly flat BUT because of the stand's adjustability it was quite readable. Any thick paperback is never read flat unless you break the binding but I read all sizes of books and this stand works with everything I've tried. Love it for large hardcovers, softcovers and magazines.
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I wouldn't use it for heavy books, the material is a bit thin. It's more for lighter items I think.
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We really like this book stand. My husband uses it for books weighing 4 lbs and it works for him. You need to make sure it is locked in place. It may wiggle a bit if you type with it but I think it would work for you.
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I don't know that i would use them to hold textbooks sized but maybe paperback novels. I haven't put a whole lot of weight on mine since i use them at artist alley. The times i have used it for heavier storage it has not batted a eyelash though. As long as you don't weight it with 30 math books you should be alright.
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I would say yes, it probably is sturdy enough for books, but not ideal. It has no back on it & the top shelf is quite narrow, but it is pretty sturdy. I am only using it for towels & decorative items in my bathroom. It's perfect for that.
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This is very light weight gadget and can be unstable if you try supporting a heavy book. Bottom margin is clear, though Your question is not clear to me.
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I have 3 - 4 large volumes on each shelf. I would use one of the lower shelves for a printer. Overall quite sturdy, but a heavy object higher up might induce sway stress.
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The short answer is no. The major flaw in this product is the deck. Its not deep enough...there's not enough of it. It's not good for thicker books because the pages sag below the deck. But it's better than not having any bookstand! Also, there's a matter of the metal page holders which sometimes require both hands to navigate. Hope this helps!
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This stand will hold virtually any book (we've tested it with thick medical school textbooks & many "professional" students use this product to increase their comfort when reading & studying ... PS an "adjustable height & angle bookstand" was the concept that started Uncaged Ergonomics!). The panel is 18"W x 10"D. The panel isn't 100% smooth (like a desktop) - it has pre-drilled holes & our recommendation would be to use a clipboard/binder behind documents for support especially if you intend to write directly on the paper. Feel free to call us if you have other questions - we're here to help. This stand will hold virtually any book (we've tested it with thick medical school textbooks & many "professional" students use this product to increase their comfort when reading & studying ... PS an "adjustable height & angle bookstand" was the concept that started Uncaged Ergonomics!). The panel is 18"W x 10"D. The panel isn't 100% smooth (like a desktop) - it has pre-drilled holes & our recommendation would be to use a clipboard/binder behind documents for support especially if you intend to write directly on the paper. Feel free to call us if you have... » Read More This stand will hold virtually any book (we've tested it with thick medical school textbooks & many "professional" students use this product to increase their comfort when reading & studying ... PS an "adjustable height & angle bookstand" was the concept that started Uncaged Ergonomics!). The panel is 18"W x 10"D. The panel isn't 100% smooth (like a desktop) - it has pre-drilled holes & our recommendation would be to use a clipboard/binder behind documents for support especially if you intend to write directly on the paper. Feel free to call us if you have other questions - we're here to help. « Show Less