It says it's solid wood and hollowcore. Which is it- solid or hollow? Is it sturdy enough to support a big printer/fax machine?
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I think it probably had hollow core door s or something. I am not sure I'd think it was sturdy enough to hold printer/fax machine. They are not extremely heavy duty, but they look good in a closet.
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We have our large flat screen TV sitting on top of it and all of our components sitting inside of it. The whole mess sits on top of a TV stand. We cut a section out of the back to accommodate the cords and have used it to have a place for our DVD player, etc. because our TV stand did not have enough room. It seems to be pretty sturdy and it is pretty. Blends beautifully with the TV stand, etc.
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They are particle board and pretty sturdy, mine are full of books and magazines and that can be quite a bit of weight and there is no sagging at all.
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The panels are framed in "solid wood" (more of a composite) with thin (~1/10") hardboard surfaces. I could see this clearly on one unit that came damaged (punched through in the packaging; promptly replaced by the vendor, btw). The manufacturer doesn't claim they'll support a lot of weight, and they won't-especially the double-span versions like 329206. They'll bow in the middle, at least, like one of my units did, loaded with just a CD collection (in plastic trays) on it (total ~15 lb?). This is why, when I used two double-wides joined together as a base for my 75-lb plasma HDTV, I used a 3/4" plywood panel across the top of them as the actual loadbearing surface. The cubes' panels' strength is pretty much all in their perimeter framing, not the square flat surfaces. For a drawer unit storing bottles, I reinforced its bottom with a cut-to-fit square of thin Masonite, so concerned was I that a full bottle might punch through. Also, the surfaces are covered in a minimal woodgrain-printed paper-based sheet, so that won't stand much abuse beyond wiping with a soft damp cloth occasionally. One of my panels was marred when I wasn't super careful removing its temporary-adhesive part-number label! I've thus been extremely careful with these units' surfaces since that day-e.g., I use felt pads under the plastic CD trays. As furniture, these storage units are intelligently designed and respectably manufactured, but their very reasonable pricing is reflected in their materials' durability. They are MINIMALLY engineered; these vendors aren't giving anything away. The customer just has to be extra respectful of their limitations when putting them to use ... as I have. Can't beat the price.
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It's heavy duty but not very heavy. I use it every day for my meals, work on my laptop, and other general use. The wood is solid. Legs are not hollow and are wrought iron so no need to spray paint, unless you want to change the color. Solid table. Still going strong.
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This bookcase is particle board/veneer construction. I have had it 5 or 6 months, loaded with lots of heavy books, no problems yet. As long as you are not expecting a solid wood bookcase, you won't be disappointed.
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it is a particle wood. it isnt a standard thin paper veneer definitely nicer than that. this desk is perfect for my "spare office", although this is not the "classy" show desk if you are looking to impress yourself or others.
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Solid wood for the most part. I believe the top has a veneer to it for protection and is probably particle board or the price would be much higher. The drawers are solid and dovetailed. This is very heavy and solid desk. It's better than I thought it would be.
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No it's veneered press-board despite that it's very sturdy, hope this helps, Paul.
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I don't know what hollow block is. I had help installing mine on sheetrock and it is fine. Very sturdy.
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It's solid wood and it's very sturdy. I have two of them and they're very nice.
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1 - the main desk is 19" deep by 31" wide without the hutch2 - yes, it seems sturdy enough to support a printer, assuming you're talking about one of the home office type printers
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Hollow but the plastic is really thick so they are sturdy. My daughter loves them!
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If you take the time to install properly, and in the right wall ( no hollow sheet rock ) it's a really stable piece. Right now it is in our office holding printing paper, envelopes, office supplies, extra binders and books.Not to mention on the top of the shelving unit, we have smaller plastic bins with our extra cords, remotes, wires and other electronics.
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It is molded one piece, and while it is hollow, the walls are very thick. It is heavy and sturdy enough to seem very solid.
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I don't think so, I think it's probably particle board with veneers, but it looks nice. It can hold normal office stuff. It's sturdy, we have all the drawers full of files and a printer on top. I wouldn't put dumbells in it or anything, but it's a pretty solid thing.
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If by "solid" you mean that it is heavy, it is not. The base is hollow, but has not been a problem for my mother, for whom I bought it.
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It's hollow, they're pretty much always hollow. It is a thick-gauge steel though, so no worries, it should handle a reasonable weight...
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It IS solid wood, but it's predominantly a light wood over which a dark veneer has been applied. It's sturdy but with four legs and no drawers, it's not as solid as a desk would be. Still, I'm sitting at mine that I've had for a year, right now and I like it just fine. I use it every single day - just not for real heavy stuff like a heavy monitor or something like that.
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Hi..The back is pretty sturdy. It's not as heavy as the frame and shelves but seems fine. I'd say some kind of press board? I am very pleased with it. I have it filled with books and it is very solid. Sauder makes good , lower priced furniture. The assembly has always been good for me. Holes line up. I have had a desk for 30 years and 4 moves.