Just opened from the box. Checked it and it always shows a little more then real weight. On a flat surface of course. Can it be balanced?
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you need to balance it, by pressing long on the right buttonthe reason it is this way is because it allows you to put a container on it and balance it to 0 - it will measure what you put in the container without the weight of the container...
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Like Rach said; this function is labeled 'Tare' which means that you can place a container, press tare, and then weigh your stuff.
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If you read the instructions, you should find that there is an adjustment screw to level to zero.
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Or simply turn the scale on with the container already on it and it will zero out from the start...
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If it was sitting on a flat stable surface it could easily support that weight without falling apart. The problem is if you're in a bed or something squishy, it will likely tip over if it's standing on its own (i.e. not over your lap.)
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No. It's light weight. It could probably support 8-10lbs on a continual basis and be okay, if you had a small thin screen tv etc. If you put anything heavier on it over time it would warp and fall in(without modifying it). I suppose you could "brace" it by adding some boards to it to accomplish that though.
1388603
Yes, this stand is counter balanced. It's been a good and sturdy stand for me!
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Yes, the unit is very light in your hand, well balanced. The trick is proper installation. make assure the disc elbows are attached to the wall to fit inside the last board cutouts. otherwise it will not stay up. I needed to modify the last board because the two back plates were too close together. (no drill template supplied) but it works great!!
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No, I don't think it's sturdy enough. It's really very light, and must remain perfectly balanced in order to be truly stable.
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I can't speak to it's actual rating, but I wouldn't worry about pushing up heavy weight with this under you, it's solid. Just make sure it's assembled properly, mine had an issue with the spring pin for the seat incline seeming to be about 1/8 too short, meaning it could possibly pop out in use. I haven't had an actual problem, but watch the adjustment on it, it needs to be spot on.
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I haven't weighed mine but that seems about right. It is pretty solid. I go about 290 and I can stand on it with out any fear of it collapsing.
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I'm not really sure. It seems quite sturdy and I suspect I could stand on it (I weigh 157 lbs.) but it really isn't intended for that kind of use. The connections are all turn-key pins; that may be its weak spot.
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I can't say I've ever run into that problem. It opens all the way on both sides so it would appear the weight is distributed pretty evenly, even with product inside.
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I would say not. I was very disappointed in this product after I got it. Very wobbly. I had to alter it, just to utilize it.
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No. Thats one con of this item. But if you add a flat platform to it, and put your larger item to be weighed, just add the weight of the platform to the weight of the item.
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I have been on it and weigh more than 200 lbs. no issues. I will say that if it has been assembled and used for a while the screws will need tightening, which may be why another reviewer had issues with wobble.
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If you're very handy, you may be able to add wheels. I just wonder if the overall size and the wood tray in the middle may cause it to be a little unbalanced if wheeled around.
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I just put it together, I would not worry about tipping over, however if all you keep in it is light, you might have to but your foot in front of the base as you turn it.
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Do not know what the actual weight is but it is not a deal breaker. For the little powerhouse it is the weight is not a factor. Just remember when u have the extension bar on and trying to cut a limb 9 foot in the air, balancing is a bigger concern although I find it very manageable.
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It seems like it could handle some heavy weight but it is tall and thin in stature so it seems to me it could tip. That's just a thought for you to consider.