Can the top and bottom tiers be used separately?
1663017
The top and bottom tiers could possibly be used separately but there are no plastic caps for the legs of the top tier, and the top tier connects to the bottom by small posts protruding from the top of the bottom shelf, so those posts would still be sticking up. The shelves are small and flimsy. I painted mine to make it look better, and am thinking about gluing the top to the bottom shelf because they come apart too easily.
1663018
no, they are all dependant on each other and the top self would not stand alone the way it is constructed to fit into the bottom shelf
220882
Yes, the pieces are all interchangeable, so if you had 4 more legs and a shelf, you could have 6 tiers.
330032
I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to stack another set on top. All 3 levels are interchangeable, the "feet" are the same.
981212
Yes, you can add layers by stacking to the bottom and closing the latch. You open up only the layer you need when they are stacked.
1046464
Yes, but the center of each tier is elevated so unless the bottom tier has a hole in the middle this one won't work for you.
1053481
Yes, it fits perfectly both tiers, sometimes I use only the bottom, sometimes both.It works very well.
341814
Of course! Though, if the top tier is not being used there will still be a round connector notch in the top center of the 3rd tier. However, if using it for cupcakes, just place them all around, and no one would even notice. If an 8" cake is to be used on top, just remember the notch is there when cutting! :)
1331933
You only use one tier at a time on top of the base pan. When you want to steam, you use the pan with holes and place it on top of the base pan. When you want a double boiler for making sauces, you use the pan without holes over the base and leave the tier with holes off. Not designed to use all three tiers at once.
145096
I've never tried to combine units before, but I'm going to say, based on the construction, that it could be done with a bit of ingenuity. The top is actually screwed in to the four sides of the unit, so taking off the top actually compromises the entire structure unless you have something to replace it with.
1135015
You can't with the way it comes right out the the box. Each tier has slots cut into it to hold the cross pieces below and above. Because each tier changes in height, the slots on the top of the tier won't match the cross pieces from a tier identical in size.However, I think it would be fairly simple to modify the slots to accommodate the cross pieces if you wanted to try it. Life Jeff said, I would also consider adjustments for stability. For example, out of the box, it has these toilet paper roll looking things to stabilize the bottom tier. You might want to consider adding more if you're using multiples of the larger tiers.Good Luck :) You can't with the way it comes right out the the box. Each tier has slots cut into it to hold the cross pieces below and above. Because each tier changes in height, the slots on the top of the tier won't match the cross pieces from a tier identical in size.However, I think it would be fairly simple to modify the slots to accommodate the cross pieces if you wanted to try it. Life Jeff said, I would also consider adjustments for stability. For example, out of the box, it has these toilet paper roll looking things to stabilize the bottom tier. You might want to consider adding... » Read More You can't with the way it comes right out the the box. Each tier has slots cut into it to hold the cross pieces below and above. Because each tier changes in height, the slots on the top of the tier won't match the cross pieces from a tier identical in size.However, I think it would be fairly simple to modify the slots to accommodate the cross pieces if you wanted to try it. Life Jeff said, I would also consider adjustments for stability. For example, out of the box, it has these toilet paper roll looking things to stabilize the bottom tier. You might want to consider adding more if you're using multiples of the larger tiers.Good Luck :) « Show Less
1499640
Have not tried it but you should be able to. Not sure how big the cupcake is. I think you would still need to put the other tiers together. I think it can either be two or three tiers.
1910550
Absolutely yes, very simple. I actually removed the top tier and only use the lower tier for now. When I need more hanging space, then I install the top tier back on. It takes only a minute to put that in. I also own a one-tier but find the two-tier rack a lot more convenient. In fact, getting the one-tier made me purchased the two-tier. Can't live without it now!!!!!!!!!!!
1673461
Yes, you can place cupcakes beneath the bottom tier. It's the same space as between the other tiers.
409593
You'd have to use a few of the tiers. I think if you were to use all of the shelves, it would be too much. Use only what you need.
1135017
You can't with the way it comes right out the the box. Each tier has slots cut into it to hold the cross pieces below and above. Because each tier changes in height, the slots on the top of the tier won't match the cross pieces from a tier identical in size. However, I think it would be fairly simple to modify the slots to accommodate the cross pieces if you wanted to try it. Life Jeff said, I would also consider adjustments for stability. For example, out of the box, it has these toilet paper roll looking things to stabilize the bottom tier. You might want to consider adding more if you're using multiples of the larger tiers. Good Luck :)
1822671
I'm not sure, but I would think you could use only 1 tier. I gave this as a gift so have not used it.
124742
Not on this item. There is a frame that specifically accommodates 2 tiers. Although you can put the 2 tiers close together, this unit is made for 2 tiers.