Does the block collapse easily? I'd like to get these for our trailer, set the block out when we get there, then pack it away when we're on the road.
858238
I have never tried to collapse the block - I leave it displayed on my counter but now that you've mentioned it, I will try. The knives are WONDERFUL!
858239
It does collapse, to almost flat, quite easily! I love my set. It collapses down to about 1.5"
858240
We gave this to someone as a gift a few years ago and I think the base folded, but not 100% sure. I am sorry that I am no help, but can tell you that the person lives in a small apartment and it does not take up a lot of room.
470215
Hmm, mine popped out fine but I have trouble getting one to fold back on now. Mines packed so I can't look at it now. I'm sorry.
1409917
Yes - they come collapsed and you just set the cardboard base into the cube to stabilize the bottom. It is a snug fit but can be pulled up easily when you want to collapse the cube back down flat.
301308
I don't reallyKnow how to answer this question except to say that mine have never collapsed & I use them all the time. The locking mechanism it's be better on these ones. When they snap shut. They stay that way until I manually unclamp them.
1698498
Well they are kind of flimsy if you can understand what i am trying to say but i would not recommend putting them in a backpack because many things can happen such as been crushed since it is plastic and it comes with a fabric bag it has 0% protection . But ive seen this guy do a test one them and they can get a good amount of hard falls before breaking . But it all up to you on how you take care of your stuff .
2137367
Since it snaps and screws together I would have to say that you probably wouldn't want to have to take it apart again but It's very light and can easily put on a trailer while still together to be moved! I had to move mine after I put it together and it work out for me.
1415038
It can collapse if you velcro it or bungy it..otherwise it would have to be removed.
482399
you can collapse it if there is nothing in it, by pushing the separator flaps down. i bought one of these for me, one for my son and one for my son-in-law, unsure if any of us would bother using them. after a year, we all still use them all the time.
1138083
I don't see why they wouldn't work when you collapse the crate. I've never done it though!
429777
No. That's the only thing I have an issue with. That said, they are on an angle, so when properly placed, they do not collapse
1918813
I've got smaller ones and they're wobbly and stacking one on top of the other sucks and I'm not doing it - they'll just slowly collapse. What I've done that has taken care of the problem is just put a board on top of the two bottom containers and then stack another on top of the board - we have three total so that has worked for us. The second row weight distributes via that board across the entire bottom two storage units instead of just the four points that then get squished over time and begin to collapse. The board has prevented any collapse - no worriess. I put the heavier content ones on the bottom and the lighter on top but there isn't that much difference really. So a board works. I'd stick another container on top and be comfortable with that. Now I would never stack over two rows with my board solution though. What I would do is still purchase these containers because they are pretty cool for what we need them to do, and I would purchase some concrete building blocks (pretty cheap although somewhat heavy). Then I would put one concrete block on top of another and once I got above the height of the first row storage then place a board on the concrete blocks. Then do the same on top of that second row I just made to get to a third row. That way all weight from any of the two upper rows of storage boxes is transferred to the board and the concrete blocks and the first row is on the ground so no problems. Hope that helps. =P
1051101
stays on trailer ,just loosen the wing nuts when moving the jacks . remember to tighten them when traveling . works nice
1232685
They are light. Wind might not blow them away completely, but I wouldn't be surprised if they shifted a bit, or folded up on themselves. You may want to secure them with something (by placing something like a stone on top). Or, as the other answer mentions, moisten them a bit with some water, and they will get more secure.
1515671
I'm pretty sure they don't (not at home to test it). They fold from the sides if I remember and there is a piece that allows them to stay open upright because the stiff bottom keeps the sides open. If you didn't have that to keep the sides open, they would collapse again. I can verify when I get home if you feel you want me to make sure but I'd argue no given what I remember about setting them up.
1192506
The question has been answered to my satisfaction, however, I would place or have someone place a cement block or wood blocks in various combinations at mid-point under the ramp; should you have qualms about potential collapse or folding.
1264193
I routinely extend the jack near max but set the trailer tongue onto a cinder block to take pressure off of the jack. I have not noticed it to be anything but solid.
661584
I have not had to fold the trailer. However I think it would take some time each time you fold the trailer. Sorry I couldn't be more help.