How sturdy are these? I want to use them on a fold out desk, to support a 18 x 24 desktop, plus laptop and misc.
821331
They would support the desktop, but you would need some chains or a drop-down leg to bear the weight due to the leverage caused by the distance away from the hinge fulcrum. I would use some decorative chains. Good luck.
821332
I agree with the other comment about the 45 degree issue. However there is a company called Rockler that has the kind of hinges designed especially for your project. Check them out at http://www.rockler.com/
821333
i wouls think with all the screws in place it would well support what you want to do.
821334
I don't believe this is the proper hardware for your desired application. For one, they only open to a maximum of 45 degrees. And I don't believe they would be strong enough to support what you are describing.
1222781
I agree with others. The sides and backs have a slip in feature to hold them but that high being so lightI doubt they would be stable. Mine are two high like the picture on my desk and are just fine.
872077
I use this as a laptop/etc. desk. It is kind of of wobbly, but it is strong enough to hold a sewing machine (although I think it would shake if you sewed fast).
2271625
Stands are heavy duty. We have 6 workstations with a 24" and 22" monitors and never had any stability issues.
149245
It is very sturdy. I have even moved the table it was on while DJing with little to no sway. As for comfort it depends on the table you are setting it on. The angle it holds it at would put the keyboard of most laptops at an angle similar to a normal desktop keyboard propped up on it's back risers. I think it's fine.
22697
It's pretty sturdy...not flimsy at all. I don't know exactly how much weight, but we've put a desktop computer on it plus tons of books with no bend or bowing of any kind. This is easily the most sturdy work desk I've ever owned.
2242864
This desk is very sturdy, but not very big. I only use it as a work surface for one on one skill testing with my students in the classroom. I think it can handle the weight of your monitor.
1330586
I think the roll out portion of the desk seems sturdy enough to use a laptop or books. I have numerous things including a printer on the top. The roll out portion has it's own legs for support.
1725441
I agree with Bruce. They are fairly sturdy, if you lay them flat they are more rigid...I would say if the weight is distributed evenly and no sharp indentations are made, they could probably support 20-30 lbs each without being damaged.
664959
Should work fine. In my case I just left the top shelf out altogether to give room for the monitors since they are tall. The desk is still very sturdy.
1991435
I'm using them as a support for a shelf over my fire place and not putting anything more than knick knacks on it. I wouldn't put anything heavier than that and a few books. Call it 20 pound load at most.
1578857
They're really pretty sturdy, I don't think the weight would be an issue. You can check the dimensions of the shelves under product details to see if those will fit.
1619590
I use my laptop desk all of the time with these; however, it rests on my lap. The arms are not too high though and you should be fine.
262989
They are very sturdy. Sorry I don't know exactly how much but I would not worry if someone over 200 #'s sat on one.
2023462
I use these with 19" monitors to attach to thin clients which are attached to modular stands. The screw placement is a 4" square which match to the monitor stand that is removed. It is very sturdy but I have never tried anything larger or heavier. The Kit Assembly Instructions do not indicate a weight capacity. It comes with 4 - 12mm screws and 4 - 20 mm screws that are approx 1/2 in length.
1906387
I've used them (2 high) to prop up an old wooden desk for my husband who is in a wheelchair. They're strong enough to support solid wood for him to get his knees under.
363319
These are very sturdy. I wouldn't hesitate to put a big screen TV on one. Because the length is long compared to the width I would make sure the table is resting against a wall though. Other wise it might be easy to topple a Large flat screen over with an accidental bump.