are the knobs plastic or metal?
1665697
The knobs are metal with a plastic insert on the bottom to let the lights glow through.
1917269
They are metal. When I received mine the screw and mounting block were missing so I had to return them.
1728515
I think the knobs are made of plastic, but they are very high quality and it's actually really hard to tell. They look like glass, but if you tap them with a fingernail they kind of seem more like plastic. Again - high quality and you can't really tell.
2091938
They are plastic. I don't know if I would say cheap, it has held up perfectly and has been mounted under my cupboard for 8 months.
100683
I believe they are plastic or coated making in look like metal, the buttons can easily be replaced, I've had mine in place 6+ months and it still looks like it did when I installed it.
1795300
I am pretty sure it is plastic. They do look like metal and had to take it apart to really tell.
874388
The clothesline is plastic covered nylon wrap. The knobs are plastic. The case metal.
321059
Are the gears plastic or metal...I'm getting conflicting answers on site...thanks.
1967648
No they are plastic. They work really well! Pay attention to how the old ones are threaded and just do the same.
815495
They are plastic with a felt like coating. They are pretty cheap and flimsy, but inside the drawers you can't really tell and they work great.
1386937
The base is all metal. The only non metal parts are the knob and the 4 feet. I think these are bakelite rather than plastic.
2024247
Metal. They are very sturdy but mine only lasted about 6 months before it completely stopped working.
2007132
They are metal but they have plastic sheaths on the ends that contact the cross-bar. We have been happy with this bin.
813215
plastic with wire handles. used mine for several months. works well and looks almost new. shouldn't be a concern.
117
They look metal and upon further investigation, they are 'metalized plastic'. They look good though and seem to hold up well.
824562
I believe it is plastic with metal frame. In fairness I will say that it's pretty hard to tell - visually at least. They look nice, especially with light on.
565147
They are metal. It comes with two for either vertical or horizontal installation.