Clamp arms: mine don't touch the table underneath. The clamps are on tight but the long arms don't actually touch the wood. Is this normal?
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Depending on the type of table you have and how tight you have the black adjustable clamps below, this could be normal. The important thing is that the black adjustable clamps underneath are firm and secure the seat. After looking under my table, I've noticed that there is a small space between the tip of the long arms and bottom of the table but the seat is secure. So my guess is that, in the event the black adjustable claps fail or become loose over time, then the long arms under the table act as a counter grip to the grips arms on top of the table preventing an unfortunate accident. Hope this helps.Cheers,Ken Depending on the type of table you have and how tight you have the black adjustable clamps below, this could be normal. The important thing is that the black adjustable clamps underneath are firm and secure the seat. After looking under my table, I've noticed that there is a small space between the tip of the long arms and bottom of the table but the seat is secure. So my guess is that, in the event the black adjustable claps fail or become loose over time, then the long arms under the table act as a counter grip to the grips arms on top of the table preventing an unfortunate accident. Hope... » Read More Depending on the type of table you have and how tight you have the black adjustable clamps below, this could be normal. The important thing is that the black adjustable clamps underneath are firm and secure the seat. After looking under my table, I've noticed that there is a small space between the tip of the long arms and bottom of the table but the seat is secure. So my guess is that, in the event the black adjustable claps fail or become loose over time, then the long arms under the table act as a counter grip to the grips arms on top of the table preventing an unfortunate accident. Hope this helps.Cheers,Ken « Show Less
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Is the table really thick? Is there a really large lip that is preventing it from reaching? I have used our chairs on multiple tables and I've not had this issue. Does the chair move when you wiggle it? If it is secure and doesn't budge when you wigggle it, I'm sure its fine.
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Just looked under our table and ours are the same... Never noticed it before, but the chair is secure.
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If you have a "lip" underneath your wooden table then the clamps won't touch the wood. The clamp apparatus extends over the "lip" but it doesn't actually touch the wood. The chair still is attached firmly when we use it. Hope this helps answer the question.
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Mine do touch. After the clamp arms are pushed up, be sure to screw the bottom ends of the clamp arms. That is what finishes tightening the chair. I love mine and it is VERY secure
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Hmmm I am trying to pic this in my head...I have never had a problem getting all pieces to meet where they should. have you tried it on another type of table? Does the piece that goes up and down and lock move properly?
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Mine doesn't either, but it doesn't seem to be a problem when the weight of the baby is in there. Mine is 22 pounds and she isn't going anywhere when she's in it, even though it does wiggle a little bit without her.
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Emily, the chair would have fit my table perfectly if it were not for the fact my board underneath the table was 6" and I could not get the lower arm to clear it. So I was not able to even get the chair in place to actually see how the final fit would be. I love the style though.
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We've used this on many different tables and have experienced this same issue, but it's few and far between. The majority of the time it clamps and everything is tight. On those occasions that it doesn't touch the table underneath, the seat is still secure (from the baby's weight putting pressure on the arms), just watch when you are taking baby out of the seat, as his/her feet could get caught on the leg holes and pull the seat off of the table. That's only happened to us once.
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I didn't drill holes but used the provided clamp. I clamped it onto the end of the table that is against the wall. It worked perfectly. Unhindered. I hope that helps.
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I can only tell you based on my experience. My table is not a flat all across the bottom, like a kitchen table type. It's an end table, with a drawer, meaning it has wood dropping down about 4" all around it, with a lip coming out 1-1/2" from that. My problem was the clamp, while the lip section is only 1" thick, and I'm sure 3/4" thick would be fine, tightening the clamp wasn't possible with the drop down section, so we literally had to cut it out, the just 4" width of the clamp as a whole, to allow for tightening the clamp down to an inch, so the table minus the laptop holder would be useless now, as it's missing a large section of wood on the side. With it, no one can tell a section was cut out. The other problem is the weight. This is very very heavy, as before cutting the end table, I first tried a small flat top table, but it was so light weight, that the laptop table holder itself made it fall over sideways, without even adding the computer. You'd have to put a counter weight of some type on the opposite side, but mine was too small for that. If I could have counter-weighted a larger flat table with a heavy lamp or something, an inch thick would have worked fine. Just be weary of how heavy it is, since it's made of thick metal and quite heavy (the specs probably show the total weight). After working out how to install it though, I have to say I love it! It's great to swing towards me when I want the computer, and back away from me when I'm done.
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Chairs do not push all the way under the table so if you are tight on room this could be an issue.
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No, the clamp has rubber grips where it comes in contact with the table. We use it on our wood table with no issues.
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No. Sadly that was very similar to my issue and wouldn't clamp for my table. It pretty much has to be a flat surface like pictured or it won't work. If I was in your situation -- I wouldn't buy it. Best of luck though.
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Other than checking the legs. The levelness (?) of the floor is key. My table is quite stable even on a slightly rough surface. You might want to find the best spot for the table. If the table is unstable on an even surface, it might be defective. I wish that I could help further. Good luck.
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Width doesn't effect it, it's the length of the table that matters. The rods telescope inside each other and if your table is too short you will have to saw the metal off to make it squeeze together enough.
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You are definitely missing the bolts that would tighten down the clamps. The grips are pretty much useless without them. Contact Amazon asap.
125846
Thats about how much is actually clamped onto my desk too, just make sure you use tools to tighten the clamp, I should also note, I modified the arms on mine to go 3 wide, on a 6x6 monitor system
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M.N. Most tables will have a gap between the table halves. The clamp is designed to be wide enough to connect both table halves and is over 1" wide. Thanks for considering STIGA!
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I don't have a problem, I use it for Angora rabbits. Did you try putting a towel underneath it? maybe your table is slippery.
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Do the stand legs must be under the table as there is not enough weight for them to counterbalance each other. The arm is about 1 foot..
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Yes - I believe the arms are non-marking. I do not see any marks on the table, etc. The arms feel like they are made out of a very strong sturdy rubber material with some cushion - comfortable.
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I'm sorry, my table did not have this problem. Maybe another person can answer your question. Good luck.
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The 2 tension knobs, on each side, are set to the the tension you want. Then just pull the arm down and it clamps the wood.If you always use 3/4 thick wood, just unclamp one piece and then clamp another one. The same for both clamps. The knobs dont need adjusting, each time.This thing is actually easier to use than reading the instructions . I like mine, very much.
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I found that you have to have the slide tight up agents the wood or it won't clamp. I know what you mean. The slide leave marks on the rod and makes it hard sometimes to get it to clamp. The rod should be a harder metal.