Is this rack strong enough using hooks to hang two cast iron pots from the bottom shelf? Lighter weight pots?
782595
I wouldn't recommend it. Its not at all flimsy I just don't think its sturdy enough to hang things from.
782596
I would not hang Cast Iron. A lighter weight might work. The rack is not heavy duty.
1828323
The hooks are cast aluminum and the rails are wood set sideways for extra strenght so, while we haven't tried it, but it looks like it would hold cast iron pans IF you bolt the thing to wall studs.
1047542
The rack will uphold 250 lbs. It has I be mounted to the ceiling rafters securely to support the weight limit. Four hanging corners, each will support 100+ lbs. Screw type anchor points have to penetrate 3-1/2" into the ceiling joices. If you're not sure how to hang it, go to a local hardware store for advice. We love our pot rack. It is a beautiful addition to our kitchen.
1580833
The problem isn't so much the sturdiness of the rack, but the fact that it is so lightweight. If you can place it in a cupboard where it is firmly braced on two sides, then it's OK. If you can't brace it and use it for something heavy, it tips over.
798644
I believe it is strong enough to support a standard-sized cast-iron pot, if that is what you are referring to. If you are referring to a footed camp-style Dutch oven, probably not.
405286
I have my set of cast iron (#4 - #12) set hanging from mine, which weighs about 40 lbs. With a few miscellaneous pieces on top. As long as you drill into studs and it's a sturdy setup you should be fine.
2204073
It is very sturdy if you hang it on studs as the manufacturer suggests. But I believe the limit is 100lbs. I think cast iron skillets are way too much for this rack or pretty much any for that matter.
912584
Yes, the rack you are using would likely be fine. The mounting hardware is flexible enough to accommodate just about any sort of rack. The Topeak rack you have has a weight rating of 40 pounds which will be you main limitation. Make sure you keep that in mind when loading the baskets. Generally though, a regular steel rack does not have a weight rating much higher than that.
1898875
Well, think about it...this rack will be suspended from the ceiling. When the weight of pots are on it, nails will not hold it up. I did not like the large screws with eye bolts that came with the rack. I went to Lowe's and bought even better: toggle bolts that allow for a screw with an eye to be inserted. No problem holding up pots and pans with this arrangement. Hope this info helps
1263529
I am not sure what the manufacturer would recommend, but I think that up to about 2-3 pounds you'd be okay. If you have that much weight, though, you probably need to use more than one hook. I think the heaviest thing I have hanging is probably about 1.5 pounds, and it's on 2 hooks.
1187310
I used them to hang some metal sculpture outside. I used 2 hooks and think it should support at least 7-8 lbs.
1977810
Yes, you can hang these pans with hooks. That is how I have mine stored. The pots that don't have handles (with holes in the end) I do not have hanging from hooks.
2065016
Yes it is. Although I lay my rack on its side because it is too tall for my shelf. It will hold my cast iron on its side and also when I put the shelf upright too.
1350474
I have this cabinet set and I don't think the shelves really have much of a weight limit. I'd say so go for it!
1446276
I would not suggest heavy items. Shelves are only anchored into one side plus they are not solid wood..they are hollow and light weighr
240171
Yes. The actual hooks that the pots hang on are "v" shaped and simply sit over the rack's edge. So you can use all of them or less, you can hang pots from either side of the "v" hook, and you can position them wherever you want around the edge.
1137536
I have cast iron cookware as well. I mounted my rack to wall studs, and it securely holds 3 large cast iron skillets and a full set of pots and pans. This is a thin rack, so the shelf storage is minimal. Cook books and larger pots don't sit flush on the shelf, but I let them stick out a bit. The thinner size works for my kitchen space.