Clamp arms: mine don't touch the table underneath. The clamps are on tight but the long arms don't actually touch the wood. Is this normal?
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Depending on the type of table you have and how tight you have the black adjustable clamps below, this could be normal. The important thing is that the black adjustable clamps underneath are firm and secure the seat. After looking under my table, I've noticed that there is a small space between the tip of the long arms and bottom of the table but the seat is secure. So my guess is that, in the event the black adjustable claps fail or become loose over time, then the long arms under the table act as a counter grip to the grips arms on top of the table preventing an unfortunate accident. Hope this helps.Cheers,Ken Depending on the type of table you have and how tight you have the black adjustable clamps below, this could be normal. The important thing is that the black adjustable clamps underneath are firm and secure the seat. After looking under my table, I've noticed that there is a small space between the tip of the long arms and bottom of the table but the seat is secure. So my guess is that, in the event the black adjustable claps fail or become loose over time, then the long arms under the table act as a counter grip to the grips arms on top of the table preventing an unfortunate accident. Hope... » Read More Depending on the type of table you have and how tight you have the black adjustable clamps below, this could be normal. The important thing is that the black adjustable clamps underneath are firm and secure the seat. After looking under my table, I've noticed that there is a small space between the tip of the long arms and bottom of the table but the seat is secure. So my guess is that, in the event the black adjustable claps fail or become loose over time, then the long arms under the table act as a counter grip to the grips arms on top of the table preventing an unfortunate accident. Hope this helps.Cheers,Ken « Show Less
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Is the table really thick? Is there a really large lip that is preventing it from reaching? I have used our chairs on multiple tables and I've not had this issue. Does the chair move when you wiggle it? If it is secure and doesn't budge when you wigggle it, I'm sure its fine.
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Just looked under our table and ours are the same... Never noticed it before, but the chair is secure.
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If you have a "lip" underneath your wooden table then the clamps won't touch the wood. The clamp apparatus extends over the "lip" but it doesn't actually touch the wood. The chair still is attached firmly when we use it. Hope this helps answer the question.
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Mine do touch. After the clamp arms are pushed up, be sure to screw the bottom ends of the clamp arms. That is what finishes tightening the chair. I love mine and it is VERY secure
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Hmmm I am trying to pic this in my head...I have never had a problem getting all pieces to meet where they should. have you tried it on another type of table? Does the piece that goes up and down and lock move properly?
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Mine doesn't either, but it doesn't seem to be a problem when the weight of the baby is in there. Mine is 22 pounds and she isn't going anywhere when she's in it, even though it does wiggle a little bit without her.
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Emily, the chair would have fit my table perfectly if it were not for the fact my board underneath the table was 6" and I could not get the lower arm to clear it. So I was not able to even get the chair in place to actually see how the final fit would be. I love the style though.
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We've used this on many different tables and have experienced this same issue, but it's few and far between. The majority of the time it clamps and everything is tight. On those occasions that it doesn't touch the table underneath, the seat is still secure (from the baby's weight putting pressure on the arms), just watch when you are taking baby out of the seat, as his/her feet could get caught on the leg holes and pull the seat off of the table. That's only happened to us once.
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Casey, I'm sorry, but I can't answer your question. I bought the table last Fall. So far, I've had no problems. Have you gone to Strathwood with your question?
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Hi, mine would do the same but i have thicker wood. I would suggest adding a spall sqaure piece of wood on the bottom between the desk and the clip, should keep it firmly gripped.
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The peace under the arm that you twist to make it tight to the table can be on something that is not perfectly flat. However, it should be on something basically flat and in such a way that it will not slide. If it slides then you are in trouble. If it goes on crooked but in such a way that it is not going to move around you should be fine, within limits of course. The under table clamp is 1/2" or maybe a more from the edge of the table. so, if the decorative bevel is not too deep or does not extend too far from the edge of the table it should be find. I suspect you could have a decorative bevel one inch below the bottom of the table that extends one inch of the edge of the table and the arm will work find. No guarantee, but I feel reasonable confident that should not be a problem. If the clamping part hits the bevel but also hits the bottom of the table and will tighten in that position you should also be find. Again, no guarantees but I believe that would also work. Good luck, it's a great arm and very strong. The mounting bracket has several adjustments and in the worse case you can drill a single small hole through the table and put the locking peace directly under the table and it doesn't matter what that hole is. You can mount in in the middle of your desk (bad idea) or off to the side or close to the front, whatever you want, but you have to be willing to drill the hole. Good luck.
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My table didn't have that problem. It's level and works wonderfully. Perhaps you have a defective one and need to exchange it.
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Make sure not to put the screws in too tight. Keep them on the looser side, this will avoid the marks (however it will make the table a bit less sturdy) Our friend has the same table and had no issue until it was a little loose so her boyfriend tightened them to 'normal' tightness. A month later 3 of the 4 corners had the marks. The 4th corner ended up being a little loose and had no mark. They did attempt to get it replaced within a year but couldn't, I think they gave her a small refund. I had a similar experience a while ago too. For the price it's a deal but after time it will show some wear, not unreasonable at this price though. Make sure not to put the screws in too tight. Keep them on the looser side, this will avoid the marks (however it will make the table a bit less sturdy) Our friend has the same table and had no issue until it was a little loose so her boyfriend tightened them to 'normal' tightness. A month later 3 of the 4 corners had the marks. The 4th corner ended up being a little loose and had no mark. They did attempt to get it replaced within a year but couldn't, I think they gave her a small refund. I had a similar experience a while ago too. For the price it's a deal but after time it will show some... » Read More Make sure not to put the screws in too tight. Keep them on the looser side, this will avoid the marks (however it will make the table a bit less sturdy) Our friend has the same table and had no issue until it was a little loose so her boyfriend tightened them to 'normal' tightness. A month later 3 of the 4 corners had the marks. The 4th corner ended up being a little loose and had no mark. They did attempt to get it replaced within a year but couldn't, I think they gave her a small refund. I had a similar experience a while ago too. For the price it's a deal but after time it will show some wear, not unreasonable at this price though. « Show Less
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hi, there are two handles to push up underneath the table not hard at all. i am 5" have shorter arms i have to stretch just a little to reach both, have to push at same time. i am not real strong so it is not hard to do. love this table it's in my laundry. the only thing, fyi when the table is folded down, it is not finished on the top end. you can see the board that's under the stainless. but when it's up that part is against the wall. not a real big deal, just wanted you to know. we put it on a brick wall and had to actually move the brackets to make it fit, and it was easy to do. nice sturdy table !!! ~ Tammy hi, there are two handles to push up underneath the table not hard at all. i am 5" have shorter arms i have to stretch just a little to reach both, have to push at same time. i am not real strong so it is not hard to do. love this table it's in my laundry. the only thing, fyi when the table is folded down, it is not finished on the top end. you can see the board that's under the stainless. but when it's up that part is against the wall. not a real big deal, just wanted you to know. we put it on a brick wall and had to actually move the brackets to make it fit, and it was easy to do.... » Read More hi, there are two handles to push up underneath the table not hard at all. i am 5" have shorter arms i have to stretch just a little to reach both, have to push at same time. i am not real strong so it is not hard to do. love this table it's in my laundry. the only thing, fyi when the table is folded down, it is not finished on the top end. you can see the board that's under the stainless. but when it's up that part is against the wall. not a real big deal, just wanted you to know. we put it on a brick wall and had to actually move the brackets to make it fit, and it was easy to do. nice sturdy table !!! ~ Tammy « Show Less
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I am thinking that maybe the amount of space from under the bar to table surface varies a bit. I just took a cloth tape measure and measured...I came up with a 4" space under mine. I guesstimated at about 3.5" before while using a wooden ruler. I know the IDEAL situation isn't to have to use any shims for height, but if it was just a matter of a few 10ths.... a person could glue felt or something to raise the whole thing up just that much... just an idea....
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We use these chairs @ a round oak Bfk. table. The arms are about 2inches below the apron part of table top. No problem pushing arms under table.
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The underside is a grid of plastic molding. As you use your clamp it would be possible to secure a square of wood as a base to help steady and secure it. Or the feet of the clamp may well fit in between the ridges of the molding.
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the chair arms do not go completely under the table. they hit the wood base which the table top is connected to, but they do go partially under the table top until they hit that piece of wood.
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I have bought several of these. I did receive one that was "off". Did you adjust the bar under the table so it went to a lower placement?If it cannot be adjusted under the table, you should return it. My other 3 are perfect!!
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The clamp has a neoprene cushion on the top, but two screw clamps for the bottom. To protect my stainless desk I put a piece of wood between the clamps and the desk. Whether the desk will hold the monitors is an interesting question: Unless it's 3/4 of an inch or thicker I wouldn't try it. As it is, if it were me I'd go buy a small piece of plywood at Home Depot or Lowes and have them cut it for you so it's 6 inches by 6 inches or something like that. This way the weight is distributed over a much larger surface area. Do be aware that the monitor stand is very heavy all on its own. There are also monitor holders with wall clamps instead of a desk clamp. That might be a much safer alternative for you. The clamp has a neoprene cushion on the top, but two screw clamps for the bottom. To protect my stainless desk I put a piece of wood between the clamps and the desk. Whether the desk will hold the monitors is an interesting question: Unless it's 3/4 of an inch or thicker I wouldn't try it. As it is, if it were me I'd go buy a small piece of plywood at Home Depot or Lowes and have them cut it for you so it's 6 inches by 6 inches or something like that. This way the weight is distributed over a much larger surface area. Do be aware that the monitor stand is very heavy all on its own. There... » Read More The clamp has a neoprene cushion on the top, but two screw clamps for the bottom. To protect my stainless desk I put a piece of wood between the clamps and the desk. Whether the desk will hold the monitors is an interesting question: Unless it's 3/4 of an inch or thicker I wouldn't try it. As it is, if it were me I'd go buy a small piece of plywood at Home Depot or Lowes and have them cut it for you so it's 6 inches by 6 inches or something like that. This way the weight is distributed over a much larger surface area. Do be aware that the monitor stand is very heavy all on its own. There are also monitor holders with wall clamps instead of a desk clamp. That might be a much safer alternative for you. « Show Less
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Make sure you have installed each leg footing properly, plus the midbrace that comes with it. My table is tight, balanced and perfectly functional. Good luck!
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The arms lock the wood in place once you have adjusted the knobs to the correct wood thickness. If you change wood thickness you will have to re-adjust.
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The table does not tip. I actually tested it by sitting on one of the corners.
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My table doesn't move around at all. I set it on a sturdy kitchen table and it stays completely in place.