Is the plate release lever also metal or plastic? Any general description of what is and isn't metal would be much appreciated! Thanks!
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Actually the plate release lever is metal and i found that is very strong one
466529
I will have to check back. But i trust it is metal, in any case it is and feel very sturdy.
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Lever is metal. Everything is pretty much metal except for the wing nut to adjust the tilt.
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Seems to be metal, and for the most part it all seems to be metal. I'm not going to scratch mine to see if it's metal, but magnet sticks to almost every portion of it. Wing nut does seem to be plastic, but very tough stuff!
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Hi Mark. The release lever and the wing nut to adjust tilt is plastic. Everything else is metal. I must say, I am very much satisfied with my oben tripod monopod and heads.
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It is plastic. For the price I am happy. Even with a long lens the locks hold. It would not be suitable for a professional.
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The slide bar is metal as are the end pieces. Most of this unit is metal. I believe the only plastic parts are the round discs that fit into horizontal end pieces and the button that is used to adjust the height of the shower head. This has been in daily use in our bathroom since April and we are very happy with this product.
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I'm not real sure what that lever is made of but my iron gets a huge amount of use. I am an avid quilter and it is used every single day and it has held up well. I think it is a great product!
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The plate itself is metal. It is easy to remove and clean. Wonderful coffee maker.
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The baseplate is removable. I swapped it out for my manfrotto quick release plate. I did replace the machine screw through the baseplate with a longer one ( and Phillips head as the hex head was not deep and looked like it could strip if tightened down) as the diameter in the grip is smaller than what was on the manfrotto. Feels very solid and I have confidence that it is also secure. Works very well.
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The gears are enclosed in a plastic sleeve. I'd guess plastic, but I cannot tell. Do NOT purchase this product until you've read my earlier comments on the opening/closing door not closing!
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I have the stainless steel model. The base and lever are metal. The pull-out faucet is plastic, but very nice. Don't know about the white model.
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I don't know, but I directly contacted Amazon and they were very helpful. I originally wasn't sure if the metal plate was included and called - the rep. was very knoweledgleable.
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No, its plastic. The slide is made of a light metal, the trigger and hammer also. Everything else is plastic.
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I dont no for certain but think it is brass plate over plastic but holds up pretty well.i am satisfied . It is Delta.
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April 23, 2014. Ms. LeeJai Cook, Roaring Springs TEXAS.Hello, MTC. I just now examined the valve control levers.They are not metal. On the other hand, they do not look likeordinary plastic. They feel more like some kind of rubber.I hope this helps.Best wishes.
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I would avoid this altogether. When mine showed up in the mail, I pulled the release lever and the plate came out, but so did the spring and other parts. It was unusable from the second I got it.
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It is a plastic locking mechanism. As others have reviewed, the mechanism can easily fail after repeated use. Mine came apart after two uses, but I was able to cobble it back together. It was also delivered with a busted level. I just keep the legs locked into postition and don't use the level. Still a fan of this tripod due to its price and functionality. As far as longevity, I have only had it a few months and it's still holding up well despite the aforementioned problems.
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Metal. The foam I don't think would hold the powerful motor securely enough to not twist and bind. The motor needs to be mounted fairly square to the old handle shaft.
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The jaws are rubberized metal. The clamp lever is plastic and probably wouldn't hold up to daily abuse for long, but for the amateur weekend mechanic it's plenty durable.
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G. Duncan - The tubular portions are metal but any knobs & adjustment levers are plastic. The screws themselves are metal, but are set in molded plastic. It's held up well over the last 2yrs though. Especially for its price.
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Mine's pretty heavy duty, so I'm inclined to say metal ... my previous shower dual setup was definitely plastic, so there's a difference in the feel & weight. The shower head 'face' appears to be a rubber coated dial, but not flimsy, firm clicks to rotate for various water pressure settings, while the metal 3 way valve on the side turns easily, but firmly (not loose) to click to regular shower, hand held shower, or both shower heads at once. Hope this helps.