Has anyone taken off the bracket and just set on a flat surface? Is it stable?
1889652
I would not advise not removing the bracket. If it were on a flat surface, the flat surface at the bottomof the bowl is so much smaller than the bowl it could become unbalanced and tip. I have had six birdsat one time flapping in the bath together, so I would not advise removing the bracket
1889653
The bottom of the bowl is 9 inches in diameter and flat like a saucer. The bird bath will sit nice and flat. The cord exits through a slot so it won't interfere.
1889654
I have not removed the bracket, but will say that squirrels also like to stop by for a drink. They would easily cause it to tip over if it wasn't secured.
1889655
I have not tried it that way since I do not have a flat surface to put it on. It shoul work fine.
1889656
I would advise not removing the bracket. If it were on a flat surface, the flat surface at the bottomof the bowl is so much smaller than the bowl it could become unbalanced and tip. I have had six birdsat one time flapping in the bath together, so I would not advise removing the bracket
596543
I haven't taken it apart. I don't know what kind of bracket it would replace or why you wouldn't just use this whole new unit.
176227
it is pretty stable. hasn't re-tightened or adjusted since i installed it 3 months ago.
401970
I agree with the prior two answers. It has a flat bottom so could sit on the floor without the brackets. However, I think it would be very wobbly as it would be quite top heavy. I recommend that it is attached to the wall.
2163422
Mount on mount can be done , BUT the stability is bad and could cause injury. Its a chance I'm not willing to take.
1721434
I mounted my brackets to the underside of a metal shelf using 8-32 flat head machine screws in counter sunk holes. I would not trust any adhesive. If the wood is extremely thin might it also be weak? Can it handle the torque possible from a keyboard shelf?
491044
As I recall, I believe it uses a rubber pad and the clamping action of the assembly. It is in no danger of coming out of the bracket even after lots of bracket sliding. It feels very secure once put together.
1526037
You just set it on it. It doesn't permanently attach to it. Its pretty stable though, its good. It rests on it just fine.
1693673
Yes and no. A simple yes is misleading, because if you do, as WFS mentioned, the brackets pivot, and when the holder is verutcal, the brackets move around. So while you can, it is somewhat unstable.
690345
Most definitely. When you assemble this rig just lay the two cage brackets and it's coorasponding pieces aside. :-)
1469099
It's a fixed bracket. It's not bendable. Check out the specs at the yoshimura website. Hope this helps.
593125
I have no problems with it being stable. It doesn't tip(unless all your weight is on one edge). Or bounce/shift under you. And I have balance and depth perception issues! So I think you'll be safe.
948181
I would not consider it safe. But I'm 200 lbs and I have a tower for that. Could you, depending on your weight? probably, but the support beam isn't held up by the poles, so only the brackets are supporting you. good brackets though, so I did one, quite comfortable but I kept asking myself why take the risk?
1905562
It will not sit flat. There are tabs below the vertical mounting strips that hang down about a quarter inch.
1813310
You technically could go without the brackets but it will eventually slip. I highly recommend the brackets.
1493129
It's more stable than I had hoped for. once I aligned all of the bolts and tightened them, it actually feels as if the bracket and tv were soldered together, that's how sturdy it is for me at least. If you do need to move the entire unit, do know that you must move it slowly because it is top heavy (evident by the picture). But the tv and bracket turn very smoothly on the pole support.
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Yes, mine is hanging from the bracket but the instructions say "intended for use on a hard floor, table top, desk or on shelf..... or suspended". The bottom is sheet metal, no feet.