What is the depth of the lip on which the book rests? I was hoping to prop my 1000+pg Calculus textbook on it while working on the whiteboard.
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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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Depth of the lip is 1.5 inch...I just threw a hard cover edition of Atlas Shrugged (1,166 pages) onto it and it held steady with the book open to the midway point.The books binding was snug against the back of the stand with no issues. I use this all the time for music books, binders, and my iPad. By the way, calculus teachers rule!
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It's one and a half inches (1.5) and wow you must be a heck of a lot smarter than me to be dealing with a hefty calculus book like that!!! Kudos to you! :)
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Hi Amber, I gave this blackboard to my granddaughter last Christmas, so truly, I do not remember its depth. I hope someone was able to help you.
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The 'desk' area is a soft surface. It is at such an angle, that I have some difficulty keeping my pc on it. Wish the lip was a little higher. As I like using a mouse rather than the keyboard, I just 'read' on it.
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Yes. The back support can be positioned to lay against the back of the book rest part. The "total" thickness would basically be the back support, a centimeter or so for the area the book rests against and the lip or edge the base of the book rests on.
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I'm not sure what you mean. I have used it without difficulty with a hardcover textbook of 1300+ pages. It holds that solidly.
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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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the thickness of the book may be a problem as the opening at it's widest point is 2"
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I would say it's about two / two and a half inches. It's padded, although I wouldn't call it extremely cushy. I find it comfortable to lean against whole reading in bed (soft enough, but firm).
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Been a while since geometry. There are 16 slots on the back that allow the user to set the book stand at various angles, from almost flat to about 75 degrees or so. Whatever is a comfortable reading level for the user. That's one of the big advantages of this book stand. You adapt it for your reading comfort.
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The middle section could hold textbooks. The two side sections are deep (the depth of the desk) but they are not wide. It is approx. 5-1/2 inches wide.
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This item is 14'' wide. The holding lip is 1'' so you could accommodate a book up to 2'' thick.
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5 tilt position and it does not lay flat completely, probably get a 30 degree angle. The surface is smooth enough to write on, but the "lip" for the book stand may get in the way. Overall a very good product, heavy duty and serves it purpose well.
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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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If you like your books, then it's a little too thick for that. If you abuse your paperbacks like I do sometimes (textbooks especially), it may work. But you couldn't close a hardback book on it.
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Heavier paperback like the expensive college text book do not sit well in the stand & could risk pages getting torn. I use a clipboard to organize the order of my notes; then use the stand to keep the clipboard upright. Using the clipboard as a backing I can slip in front additional notes for upright viewing. The stand could hold - preferably hard backs as there is no rear support to keep a larger paperback properly open - no thicker than an inch & a quarter; again there is a certain amount of risk of torn pages. With imagination it can be used for a variety of tasks.
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The "stand" or base requires 4 1/2 inches of surface area. The book stand slopes back about 5-10 degrees.
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If you look at the top, there is a lip which is about 1/4 inch tall. They do allow me to put standard book boxes under bed where my frame doesn't hit them.