Someone said the grater is "sturdy". Another said it is "flimsy". Is it flimsy?
1623281
The design itself is sturdy, and has been around a dog's age. It is possible the Chinese have used a lighter gauge steel than was used in the original, but I don't have an old one to compare. I think the old one was tin-plated steel. Even if you did find an old one at a tag sale, it would be dull and tarnished, like the one I replaced. Sadly, the days of Made in the USA are long gone.
1623282
Very well built. We use it mostly to grate cheeese and it works very well. I suppose if you wanted to make wood chips with it, it could be considered flimsy.
1623283
I bought it to grate raw carrots in my church's kitchen (no food processor available) and it works very well. It could be considered "flimsy" if you try to bend and twist it to see how strong the metal is, but it's definitely sturdy enough for regular use. At the price I paid (a few bucks lower than it's list price now), it was worth it. I own a similar one that seems to be a tiny bit sturdier, which I bought at a restaurant supply store, but I can't remember how much I paid in comparison to this one.
1623284
I think it is sturdy. I grate bars of soap on it and it doesn't buckle or bend. It has a metal handle which is firmly attached.
1856907
My grater appears very solidly constructed, and the plastic frame also is solid - must be put on carefully, but it seems just fine if handled properly.
1800667
mine came broken and was returned so I cannot say if it would hold up to the weight of the pressure cooker. I think the grates may be too brittle or weak to hold that kind of weight.
1801858
I won't swear to it but i really think it is strong enough it's made very well hope that helps it's not flimsy at all pretty sturdy I am not sure if it's an oval oven it may not be long enough but a round one just might work well hope it helps
1778224
Mine is very sturdy. I'm able to use anything to remove baked goods from it, with no problem. The pan has been holding up well. Very happy with my purchase of this item.
1365758
It's fairly sturdy. I had a pretty heavy 2 tier cake on it and it seemed fine however I don't think I would put a 3 tier on it. My cake was pretty dense though.
209588
I would not recommend this for anything but hard cheese. It is underpowered for anything else and very hard to clean. Easier to grate by hand. There is only one size for the grater and you can not purchase any other sizes. We gave ours away to the goodwill.
1287070
It's very sturdy. I use mine for silverware. It doesnt collapse at all. Well built.
1636171
It's very sturdy. I've had mine for years. I bought one for my sister just recently.
82202
No, it's not hard plastic. It's clear rubber, but I would not consider it flimsy at all. It feels pretty substantial and has worked very well.
2283896
It has a clip that secures the grill. Once it is clipped, it does not move. My husband agrees with me that it is sturdy. We have grilled lots of burgers and hot dogs, as well as a 4-5 lb fish we caught while fishing. We grilled the fish in a 'grill basket' which weighs about 2-3 lbs. No problems.I hope this answers your question regarding our experiences.
1227295
Yes, it's very sturdy. I have found that it's easier for me to use on softer veggies like cucumbers and zucchini (it doesn't smash them) but it also works really well on carrots. I really like it. It helped me get through all of the zucchini from our garden this year!
257594
It's not flimsy if that is what you are concerned about. It's very durable, light weight and adjusts to any size. Hope that helps.
893445
It is very sturdy. If your flr is uneven the plumber has devices to stabilize it. That happened to the 3rd toilet. He said he had to level.
970021
I haven't had a problem with it at all. I use it allot. It looks pretty sturdy to me.
792865
The plate is exactly 1 mm thick (almost 1/16th of an inch), according to my measurements. It is not flimsy, but stiff. I think it can easily hold 5 lbs but remember that there is no lip on one of the long edges. I would be concerned about spilling my 5 lb roast off the edge! With that in mind, the plate has many grilling applications! We use it mainly for veggies, fish, and delicate kabobs. Good luck!
2259672
The grate is thin but sturdy. Not unlike the steel a cake cooling rack is made of. I do clean my grate after every use but I am not that obsessed with returning it to the appearance of being brand new. Evidence of baked on oil around the joins does occur with regular use.