I am wanting to use this to study in the bath tub, can it hold a decent sized text book (mostly paperbacks) securely or is the wire rack flimsy?
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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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My girlfriend says that itsupports the weight of her full sized iPad so I would think it would sufficiently hold a decent sized book too.
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It's pretty well made and should be able to hold a medium size book. I don't think it's flimsy. So far my son has mostly used it with the iPad.
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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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Oh no!! It will hold an eReader. It just rests on the tub walls so there will be room
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I have a 12 volume set of encyclopedias on the bottom shelf and it's held up fine. I put a large stack of magazines on the second shelf up from the bottom and the shelf became quite wobbly (tightening all the screws didn't help). The top shelf is quite shallow so only smaller items will fit there. I've got potted plants on a couple of the shelves and those are holding up nicely. I wouldn't trust these for anything holding liquid (like wine bottles or vases with water).
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yes, weight from textbooks would cause the shelves to buckle and maybe even bread. It is set up mostly for papers and files.
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I would not put a bunch of heavy books on the unit. It is fairly sturdy, but you will want a dedicated "book" shelf for what you want. This one is more for family snapshots and misc things. We only keep books on the bottom shelf.
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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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It fits snuggly on my shelf which is 3/4 inch thick. It holds firmly without giving or swaying at all. Although I only use it to separate my stacks of clothing, if it fits snuggly on the shelf, it is strong enough to hold books. There is a small crossbar on the wire that rests on the underside of the shelf, so it doesn't budge. Hope that helps.
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Oh yea, I would certainly say so. I used to hang up my backpack with books in it every night and that was at least 20-25 lbs. So unless you have some freakishly large pans, it should be ok. Although I should note that from some of the reviews it looks like some people are getting "real" brand name hooks and some people are getting different hooks that don't hold up as well. People complained about the finish peeling and hooks rusting and I haven't experienced that in the 2 years or so I've had them, and I've used a few in the bathroom and shower stall and still no rusting. I bought mine though Amazon and not one of the resellers. I don't know if that made a difference. Oh yea, I would certainly say so. I used to hang up my backpack with books in it every night and that was at least 20-25 lbs. So unless you have some freakishly large pans, it should be ok. Although I should note that from some of the reviews it looks like some people are getting "real" brand name hooks and some people are getting different hooks that don't hold up as well. People complained about the finish peeling and hooks rusting and I haven't experienced that in the 2 years or so I've had them, and I've used a few in the bathroom and shower stall and still no... » Read More Oh yea, I would certainly say so. I used to hang up my backpack with books in it every night and that was at least 20-25 lbs. So unless you have some freakishly large pans, it should be ok. Although I should note that from some of the reviews it looks like some people are getting "real" brand name hooks and some people are getting different hooks that don't hold up as well. People complained about the finish peeling and hooks rusting and I haven't experienced that in the 2 years or so I've had them, and I've used a few in the bathroom and shower stall and still no rusting. I bought mine though Amazon and not one of the resellers. I don't know if that made a difference. « Show Less
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It is sturdy. I have never tested its weight capacity but it is loaded most of the time. I'm also an architect and I have used to it hold code books that far outweigh even three Real Books at once.
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Depends on text books. But you can put books on it. Not sure the measurement
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Priscilla, i am really not sure of it's weight capacity, but i have used it to hold a hardback book. It will not work on paperback books tho' cause there is no way to hold the pages in place. I hope this helps you decide.
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I am a college professor and live the book stand for doing research, having multiple resources open with ability to write without losing my place or having to go back and find something from a previous source. It is sturdy enough to hold several books at the same time. I have not tried to write on it. However, if it is on a sturdy desk, table, or other base, I think it would be sturdy enough to write on.
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I would hesitate to load them with hardcover books, or densely stored paperbacks. Nor would I keep my dumbbells on them. But I would keep a couple of reams of printer paper, index card files, loose-leaf binders, and that sort of thing on them. The wire grid may bow a little under weight, but I would fear the plastic attachment pieces would break. I have not found a source to buy more.
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Paperbacks will definitely fit, but I wouldn't put much weight on it. DVDs are okay, but it is fairly flimsy.
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Yes the shelf can hold text books. Depending on the size you may have to place lying down
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This shelf is pretty sturdy, so I would say yes. I use it to store all my textbooks (which can get pretty heavy).