What if I have a leaf out and put elbow pressure on it -- two questions:does it hold or bend? Or does the table tip over?
1260616
It holds and does not bend. It is stable and does not tip easily but, the leaf is only supported by a piece of sliding wood. It is AOK for NORMAL use but I am sure someone could apply enough weight to tip it...
1260617
We try not to put pressure or weight on the leaves/pullouts that is not a set amount of weight. For instance, we don't lean on it but it can certainly handle the weight from a sack of potatoes or a dish. It holds but the pullout supports are vwy small, will definitely not tip over. We saw someone else who modified the table to have support for each leaf going all the way to the floor, this would certainly solve any problem with support worries.
1260618
The leafs up or down do not effect the stability of the table. This is a very sturdy table!
1260619
This table is made from very hard wood, and is surprisingly heavy and sturdy. One elbow on the table when you're drinking coffee will not be a problem. I've never put both elbows on it and leaned forward with all my body weight, so I don't know about that. One thing I will add - because the wood is so hard, you have to be sure you use the proper type of stain. Take one of the legs to your local paint store and have them advise you. Otherwise, you risk making a mess.
1260620
Table is well made and very sturdy. No tipping, bending, or instability with normal use. Not sure you'd want to dance on top of it though {:-O !
1260621
Does not bend and it holds but it will start to tip if you are leaning near the end of leaf. I have been very satisfied with the table. Great for a small area
1260622
I would say you wouldn't want to put a whole lot of pressure on the leaf. I don't know that the table would tip over but the leaf will start bending (and then could possibly break?). It's a smallish table so you wouldn't want to use excessive force anyway. I'd definitely be careful with this one. I haven't had any trouble with setting things on the leaf, I just wouldn't recommend leaning.
1260623
It holds and will not tip over. I have mine with one leaf out right now and place heavy objects on it all the time. It has a wooden slide arm that comes out and supports the leaf. Very sturdy
1260624
When the leaf is up, it's sturdy and will not collapse under the weight of your elbow. The table is small and rather lightweight - which makes sense because it it small. I would not put a LOT of weight on one leaf. The table might tip if you put excessive weight on one side, but it won't tip over under normal use.
1925538
Yes, it is very stable, even with leaf out. I love this table! So easy to pull out leaf and put back in!
784463
The design prevents it from tipping. Mine is full and I've never had an issue. Would be difficult to tip it over, actually.
140787
The legs swing out and will hit an ultimate maximum angle they will extend to (about 120~150 degrees). The legs are metal, and the surface is a hard wood (or simulated wood, I am not sure specifically what materials). With the table on a hard surface like a table or something, the legs will extend to their maximum angles and stop. From that point, yes it should be very stable (mine doesn't really wobble). I don't think it is meant for use on a hard surface, though, so here are no pads or anything to prevent scratching a table finish, etc.
168465
Personally I don't always use this jig so I clamp it to any surface free of clutter. If you do purchase a table be sure its sturdy bc pushing the router through the jig May make it want to tip.
674651
I have this outside and there is a heavy ceramit pot on it. As long as it is on a solid flat surface I have not had any problem with the stand tipping over.
855024
This table is not as sturdy as I would have liked; however, I did not purchase it for outdoor purposes (it serves as overflow seating in my classroom). If you have no wind break, then I believe a wind gust may send this table flying.
1709232
We got the Exo Terra stand but any sturdy table would work. Tipping not a problem. More dependent on the surface you put it on
999857
It is surprisingly sturdy and balanced, if it is an ink jet it might wobble when it is printing. It wouldn't fall over. I have a 3 year old visitor that uses it as a personal table and she hasn't had any issues with tipping. the base is really solid. I put a round placemat on it and if you put a printer on it, you might want to put one on it too.
1645331
Probably not, you wouldn't be able to get any pressure. Maybe lay it on table and roll your arm back and forth, you need to be able to apply pressure.
1082894
I love this chair! I haven't used it since the Jazz Fest in New Orleans but I had no problem taking the chair out of the carrying bag and just spreading out the legs, lifting the canopy and sitting in it. I didn't have to put anything together. While sitting I was able to adjust the canopy left, right, up, and down according to where the sun was. I'm really not sure what you mean by "attach the bar w/the elbow" but the bag was in place on both of my chairs and all I had to do was unwrap it from around the arm rest. Wish I could've helped with your question but both of my chairs were very easy with no put together pieces parts. I love this chair! I haven't used it since the Jazz Fest in New Orleans but I had no problem taking the chair out of the carrying bag and just spreading out the legs, lifting the canopy and sitting in it. I didn't have to put anything together. While sitting I was able to adjust the canopy left, right, up, and down according to where the sun was. I'm really not sure what you mean by "attach the bar w/the elbow" but the bag was in place on both of my chairs and all I had to do was unwrap it from around the arm rest. Wish I could've helped with your question but both of my chairs... » Read More I love this chair! I haven't used it since the Jazz Fest in New Orleans but I had no problem taking the chair out of the carrying bag and just spreading out the legs, lifting the canopy and sitting in it. I didn't have to put anything together. While sitting I was able to adjust the canopy left, right, up, and down according to where the sun was. I'm really not sure what you mean by "attach the bar w/the elbow" but the bag was in place on both of my chairs and all I had to do was unwrap it from around the arm rest. Wish I could've helped with your question but both of my chairs were very easy with no put together pieces parts. « Show Less
877189
make sure the ball doesn't hit it then it will tip over. If it's safe from the action you should be fine.
1229574
The table that holds the laptop can be flat or adjusted by a toothed grip under the table to be positioned at any required angle. Once tightened in position it will not move.
1709230
I just have a sturdy folding table with a sheet over it. Tipping has not been a problem.
1108803
I do not find the edges of my table's glass sharp at all. The way the glass is secured is very strong if installed per directions. My only concern would be if your Mom was not stable and reached for the edge of the table to catch herself, she could be injured if the table falls over, especially if she lands on it. The footprint of the base is not very wide. I just tested it and it doesn't take much pressure to tip the table over.
883707
Raise it all the way forward and it will release and fold back down flat. It clicks up notch by notch but when you finished just go up as far as you can and it should release and go back down flat. That's how mine works. So hope that does the trick for you. I love my table and it's been great purchase.
1836541
It does tip over easily. I am careful when I am using it. Otherwise, it is a great household tool. I don't iron any more.