the nuts do not tighten on to the bolts...any one else have this problem? Stand is loose/wobbly due to this problem....there is a gap between post and caps/nuts...
1953056
The answers you got are wrong. Those nuts WILL tighten all the way. There is a plastic "stopper" at one end of the threading in these nuts. This is so that they "grip" once fastened and don't come loose over time like normal nuts might. You will want to get a 17mm ratcheting wrench. Google "17mm Ratcheting Wrench." Use the ratchet side (the closed circle), not the open crescent side. With a little added pressure it will get the nut all the way on there easily and quickly. I just put mine together like this yesterday after wondering the same thing; why the nut wouldn't go on all the way. I just didn't have the right tool. The answers you got are wrong. Those nuts WILL tighten all the way. There is a plastic "stopper" at one end of the threading in these nuts. This is so that they "grip" once fastened and don't come loose over time like normal nuts might. You will want to get a 17mm ratcheting wrench. Google "17mm Ratcheting Wrench." Use the ratchet side (the closed circle), not the open crescent side. With a little added pressure it will get the nut all the way on there easily and quickly. I just put mine together like this yesterday after wondering the same thing; why the nut... » Read More The answers you got are wrong. Those nuts WILL tighten all the way. There is a plastic "stopper" at one end of the threading in these nuts. This is so that they "grip" once fastened and don't come loose over time like normal nuts might. You will want to get a 17mm ratcheting wrench. Google "17mm Ratcheting Wrench." Use the ratchet side (the closed circle), not the open crescent side. With a little added pressure it will get the nut all the way on there easily and quickly. I just put mine together like this yesterday after wondering the same thing; why the nut wouldn't go on all the way. I just didn't have the right tool. « Show Less
1953057
I've had this stand for several years now and if I remember correctly I might have come across that issue but luckily I had some nuts that actually got the bolts...I suggest u go to your local hardware store and find the nuts for them. It's much faster and the stand is worth it hope this helps
34825
I dont sell anything on here. I bought a set of these and am having the same issue with the mounting brackets. Gonna take them apart and try to make them stationary mounts so they dont move will be a week or two befor I start this project. My wife was conplaining about that too
1983744
Go to a hardware store and get two new screws/bolts. Make sure you get two nuts to lock them down. I have always made sure the nuts are tight and have had no problems.
1522549
some of the holes are not deep enough and this caused the wood to crack easily. If you have a drill and right bit and glue you can try to salvage this stand. I hope this answer your questions.
459349
I also have the same issue. Are you able to fix the issue? If its fixed did you use a different nut?
2068888
The instructions say to put the bolts on "finger tight." This did not work for me, either. I would suggest just engaging the threads of the bolts with the nuts until all the bolts are in place. Mine still needed bonking with a wooden mallet I happened to have. Aggravating, but it's quite sturdy now.
735003
So Far, not at all. I would check the bolts now and then to make sure they are tight, though. Always a good idea.
81875
I am also frustrated with this design. I haven't begun looking yet, but my plan is to go to the manufacturer's website & look at schematics for something with straight parts that actually line up when I try to assemble/reassemble it. I will post findings on Amazon. Sorry I can't be of more help at this time.
808851
I have the same problem but, funny enough, not with the rail itself, which is quite tight on mine, but with the screw that tightens where the rod from the light stand is inserted.
2264803
May be its not align properly .Loose both bolt and retight them it should be ok
2265629
I had to install shims and other boards to make it less wobbly. I works now but out of he box it didn't. I almost sent it back but there isn't a lot of options in conversion rails. It ended up working but I got creative.
1448243
There nuts under some caps where it hinges. Tighten those , you should be able to tighten it to the point where it is hard to move.
767108
I believe the manufacturer addressed that problem. Mine are very sturdy. No complaints here.
354207
I have had this same thing happen to me after only ONE WEEK! Same answer.....tighten spring, re-install. This issue gives you an impression that these units are not made well!
627028
That's weird... all you need are the screws to fix the three parts together... that must have been a mistake, hardware should have been included! Contact Amazon and report the mistake! I'm sure they will help you to solve this problem!
377466
Maybey ur missing a screw in the bottom which helps keep it balanced it sounds like a screw broke i had it happen which made it wobble ,check the bottom
1464224
there was a threaded nut soldered into the base of mine. I just screwed the center post into it, put a drop of clear nail polish, and tightened it up. Mine works just fine. Hope this helped.