Is it sturdy enough for heavy items, like a cast iron griddle or thick wood cutting board?
1580831
Cutting board would be fine. I don't have a cast iron pan, so really can't say for sure. You would need to balance what you place in it. This would mean spreading the weight evenly, not placing all heavy items on one side. Hope this helps.
1580832
I would think so. I have very heavy baking dishes, and it holds them very well.
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.
1286740
Yes, it is sturdy enough to hold cast iron pans. I has truly lived up to my standards.Sandra
2259454
I think it is sturdy and stable enough to hold a nice, heavy dutch oven (especially if you place it on one of the lower shelves to increase stability). My plant is on the top shelf, and there is absolutely no wobble.
2226695
You could, but as long as you realize it's going to bend from the heat and weight. I'm not sure what 'sturdy' item other people are using, but I had a cast iron skillet on mine for one weekend and by the end it was bowed in the middle and all the paint had chipped off.
266707
Yes.. It is sturdy enough to provide protection between skillets and pans. I use it under the sink and in cupboards to prevent scratching shelves as we'll.
1011939
Yes this is very sturdy. I currently use it as a china cabinet but I also have a lot of stuff on top of it.
1131293
It's pretty sturdy. The skillet I used on it is like a 10" Hard Anodized that weighs 2 lbs. and 4 oz. It seems plenty sturdy enough to handle something heavier. My cast iron skillet weighs like 4 lbs. I don't think it would have any issue with that. If you have a Walmart close by, you could go in and take a look at them. They were selling the same model for about $10 more than I paid on Amazon.
34487
I would say 100% yes. It's solid and not flimsy at all. We use the shelf stacker things and do just that. Ours is used a lot and has a lot of things in it... Bags of rices, big and small canned goods, containers full of flour and sugar, boxes of granola bars bought from Costco, etc.
1747849
Yes, it is sturdy and heavy enough to be so. And the fact that it is foldable is great, especially if you have a small kitchen!
2030951
I used mine at the office for my microwave and storage. If you are talking about sturdy you will have no problems. Very high quality. It will hold a ton of weight.
1005947
Yes, very sturdy! I have a microwave, coffee maker and jars of sugar/flour on it with no problem at all.
115016
If you mean could it handle the weight, then absolutely. I use mine as a kitchen island, and it is very sturdy.
1434923
It is sturdy enough for pans. I have it placed in a cupboard in the upright position, and I have cookies sheets, cake pans, and some other miscellaneous bakeware stored in it. However, if you're are going to use it for heavy items, I would recommend screwing it down to the cupboard, or perhaps using command picture hanging strips to make sure it doesn't move around when you're pulling items out. I don't think I would feel comfortable storing plates in it, however, due to their breakable nature. Sometimes the wires pop out and things fall down. If they're round plates, they'll roll out. You could glue the wires in, I suppose, though. It is sturdy enough for pans. I have it placed in a cupboard in the upright position, and I have cookies sheets, cake pans, and some other miscellaneous bakeware stored in it. However, if you're are going to use it for heavy items, I would recommend screwing it down to the cupboard, or perhaps using command picture hanging strips to make sure it doesn't move around when you're pulling items out. I don't think I would feel comfortable storing plates in it, however, due to their breakable nature. Sometimes the wires pop out and things fall down. If they're round plates, they'll roll out. You... » Read More It is sturdy enough for pans. I have it placed in a cupboard in the upright position, and I have cookies sheets, cake pans, and some other miscellaneous bakeware stored in it. However, if you're are going to use it for heavy items, I would recommend screwing it down to the cupboard, or perhaps using command picture hanging strips to make sure it doesn't move around when you're pulling items out. I don't think I would feel comfortable storing plates in it, however, due to their breakable nature. Sometimes the wires pop out and things fall down. If they're round plates, they'll roll out. You could glue the wires in, I suppose, though. « Show Less
2234905
Yes very sturdy. Just understand the basket isn't very deep. For groceries I would think you want something deeper.
770296
Yes, and its heavier and sturdier than the flimsy ones you find in the local stores. Very well made. I'm picky and I think this ironing board was worth every penny.
192155
I have multiple rolling pins, mixers, meat cleaver, and so many other kitchen tools that are extremely heavy, all hanging on mine. I wouldn't hesitate to hang my iron cookware on there if the urge hit me. And who knows? One of these days, it just might!
1876935
I'm sure it would work great. I didn't think it would be stable/strong enough for my Great Grandmother's cast iron skillet, but it handles it perfectly, along with other lighter-weight ones. (This refers to shallow pieces like cake or baking pans, pie plates, etc.)