I have a paperback book that's 6" wide when closed and 1 3/8" thick. Will this stand work alright for it?
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Yes, this stand will work with this size book. The plastic page holders slide back and forth, and can hold even my big French dictionary or small paperback novel, something as small as many young adult books. I've even used the stand to read a whitepaper consisting of 18 pages and one staple. This book stand is quite versatile. Go for it! I use this gadget all the time and it's amazing the big part it plays in my life.The person who mentioned putting the stand on a table was surely right -- the stand will not work on your lap, for example: it will just collapse over.
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Yes, it will as far as the dimensions are concerned. But, considering the weight of the book, it will depend on how you use the stand; if you use it on a desk or a table it should be o.k.
1931130
Yes, I have this stand. I had to redrill a couple of holes for it to fit perfectly.
1293866
I asked my son (whom the stand was purchased for), and I am sorry to report that he does not think your book will stay on the stand. I used one of my old college math books as an example for him to judge by, so I would suggest looking for another music stand or finding some way to attach an extension to the lip in order to make it wider. Otherwise, the stand is very sturdy and has performed well over the last year. It easily collapses for transport and the moving components haven't worn out. I think it would definitely support the weight of your textbooks; the width of the lip is the only obstacle. Hope this helps! I asked my son (whom the stand was purchased for), and I am sorry to report that he does not think your book will stay on the stand. I used one of my old college math books as an example for him to judge by, so I would suggest looking for another music stand or finding some way to attach an extension to the lip in order to make it wider. Otherwise, the stand is very sturdy and has performed well over the last year. It easily collapses for transport and the moving components haven't worn out. I think it would definitely support the weight of your textbooks; the width of the lip is the only... » Read More I asked my son (whom the stand was purchased for), and I am sorry to report that he does not think your book will stay on the stand. I used one of my old college math books as an example for him to judge by, so I would suggest looking for another music stand or finding some way to attach an extension to the lip in order to make it wider. Otherwise, the stand is very sturdy and has performed well over the last year. It easily collapses for transport and the moving components haven't worn out. I think it would definitely support the weight of your textbooks; the width of the lip is the only obstacle. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I haven't used the book rack yet, but I think it would be plenty sturdy for a paperback. One thing I will suggest is gluing a little strip of non-slip rubber grippers on the bottom of the edges. I've have mine slip a few times from being lightly bumped.
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Yes, I believe so. I measured mine and it looks like it could accommodate a book of that size. I will say that the clear shield in front is only 8-inches tall and 11-inches wide, so it wouldn't fully cover the pages, but that's not really an issue imo. The real point of it is to keep the book open to the page you want, and it does that with ease. I have been extremely happy with mine, and would readily recommend it to anyone.
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I'm sorry that I can't tell you about a paperback. We didn't try that on the stand. It is very stable and holds a large, heavier hardback extremely well. Tipping over is not a problem at all, and the small plastic "stops" along the bottom hold the book in place well, yet it is easy to turn pages. My sister, who has Parkinson's, and is confined to a wheel chair, can use the stand very easily. I think the stand would be steady enough and not tip over, no matter what weight of book is used with it, even a paperback. But I'll have to look at it again to see if it makes a difference that the paperback is a smaller book. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful. I'm sorry that I can't tell you about a paperback. We didn't try that on the stand. It is very stable and holds a large, heavier hardback extremely well. Tipping over is not a problem at all, and the small plastic "stops" along the bottom hold the book in place well, yet it is easy to turn pages. My sister, who has Parkinson's, and is confined to a wheel chair, can use the stand very easily. I think the stand would be steady enough and not tip over, no matter what weight of book is used with it, even a paperback. But I'll have to look at it again to see if it makes a difference... » Read More I'm sorry that I can't tell you about a paperback. We didn't try that on the stand. It is very stable and holds a large, heavier hardback extremely well. Tipping over is not a problem at all, and the small plastic "stops" along the bottom hold the book in place well, yet it is easy to turn pages. My sister, who has Parkinson's, and is confined to a wheel chair, can use the stand very easily. I think the stand would be steady enough and not tip over, no matter what weight of book is used with it, even a paperback. But I'll have to look at it again to see if it makes a difference that the paperback is a smaller book. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful. « Show Less
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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...
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You might be better off with a desktop lecturn. This stand may not last if you are using it daily for thick and heavy books. But for the DIY handy person, it is possible to reinforce this stand to accomodate big and heavy books. I do not know the maximum weight it can hold. I have a cookbook that weighs 6lbs 5oz and it holds it up just fine.
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Width adjustment could range from 6" to 10", so I believe it would fit your case. The stand is made of high quality steel, but very difficult to adjust. It is also, not long enough.
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I just finished a paperback 800 pages. It works but the book holder is a little unstable at the beginning and end if the book when the book is really thick because the book is not balanced. I used a small pillow behind the book holder to prop it up. I LOVE my book holder
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I'm not sure. I don't think that the book holder itself is wide enough. There are 2 side sections but maybe if the rack goes to the end like the photo, it will sit above the side dividers. I've never used it for that.
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I think it would hold it. The stand is very sturdy. I've put some fairly heavy textbooks on it.
1630311
Yes, no problem. I've had it for over a year and have used it with books larger than the stand.
1223141
Depends on size of book, but mostly, yes. Shelves are adjustable and depth is good for paperback size.
222273
I would think so depending on the thickness and weight. I wouldn't expect it to hold on an Enc. Brit., but smaller paperbacks should be fine.
525548
Yes. The stand will extend from 24" to 45" as measured from floor to book plate ledge.
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I would say no. The "lip" at the bottom is very narrow. For example it will hold my iPad Air in a thin leather case however it would not snugly hold the iPad Air if it were in say a survivor case which is much thicker. Given that actual books are thick by nature I don't believe this is the stand for you. You may want to search for a stand called wedgestand, all one word, that may be something you prefer.