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(More customer reviews)These items used to be called "typing tables/stands/carts". Because my old one was permanently commandeered by a family member, I ordered this item - about the same size as my old one, and similar in type (drop leaves, somewhat lower than desk height, and wheeled).
Even though I am now using this item, I cannot recommend it because of the problems in its assembly, which I believe to be due to poor manufacturing tolerances, as described below:
The stand was shipped flat, and I proceeded to assemble it per instructions provided. All the screws, bolts and fittings were provided, although the packing left something to be desired . All holes for screws were pre-drilled, making the attachment of the steel components to the laminate top and shelves very straightforward.
HOWEVER, the for sets of holes drilled for the attachment of the steel fittings to the drop-leaves were in every case misaligned by about one sixteenth of an inch (1/16"). This misalignment of the steel components attached to the leaves with those attached to the top made fixing the leaves in a horizontal position impossible.
Because of the small misalignment of the pre-drilled screw-holes, I could not drill eight additional holes. I considered returning the item, but decided instead to file the steel components attached to the leaves in order to fit those attached to the fixed top. This took me about two hours, using a small hand file. This, of course, should not have been necessary; any purchaser of such a product should be able to rely on the manufacturer to meet tolerances. A well-known Scandinavian provider of customer assembled furniture manages to do this pretty well,
Buyer beware.
Safco 1876GR Mobile Machine Stand with Drop Leaves, 36w x 18d x 26-3/4h, Gray
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Don\'t drop too much for organization! The Machine Stand with Drop Leaves is an economical solution to hold printers, fax machines and other equipment. Two-8-inch drop leaves expand available work-surface to 36-inch maximizing space. Complete with tubular steel construction, a 20-inch laminate top, a back modesty panel and four swivel casters (2 locking).
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