Frank A. Edmunds Universal Craft Stand, 6111

Frank A. Edmunds Universal Craft Stand, 6111...and my thoughts!I could tell it was going to be a good product when I realized the instructions were painless. I saw the illustration, read the first two steps out of the many, many, and just put that away and looked at the box photo and had it together in literally about 3 minutes. That is with polyneuropathy and carpal tunnel hands!It is sturdy, goes in and out of the sizes I want in height really easily...I am tall even in a chair, and the entire thing is just easy. The bolts and hinges or whatever you want to call them are sturdy, do not slip and the only complaint is the head on the Phillip's head bottom screws did NOT like an electric drill and stripped one of the two quite ferociously. That is easy to fix if I ever need to.I have embroidery hoops, traditional ones, from 3 inches to 12 inches and one that is 24 inches and about 6/8ths inch thick! Yes, I do! I love that but will get around to that when I have time. The point being, it fit in the clamp! So do my painting canvases from small up to 18x24 inches, the frames are not all that thick but wide enough to hold onto, and in painting one about 11x14 inches horizontally, it is great! I have a monstrous easel but cannot set it up here, so if I need to it can double as an art easel when angled properly for me.It also held a tray perfectly even and firmly that was wood -- a serving tray -- with a can of soda, snacks, a sandwich, and a brownie. The flooring here is hideous, old, flattened shag carpet and it has to be on that for whatever I use it for and it did fine on all my adventures! Oh, the alien Xtolffrosintzi, he's from Jupiter, wanted to use this for a directing table for the stuffed animals I get him from the thrift store so he won't be lonely when he's in the walls when I am away and that worked out really well for him. He used a very large baking sheet and there was no mess. Don't worry, they are full of fluff, beans, shavings, straw, or strips of thin plastic that look like the hair on Xtolffrosintzi's stomach, and though they are all cats, he puts them back together, albeit with different parts, and sends them up to the ship that cloaks itself above the house yet still manages to ruin the flower bed by shading it at all times. (He won't leave...HELP!)I absolutely love this and it will make my life so much better, enjoyable, creative, and happier. Where I have to do things at is the small bedroom I am in that has two giant office desks, one with cabinets, and bookshelves, a huge chair, giant speakers, well...I could go on but the point is I have about a 6' x 4' floor space and whatever I do off the computer as to be there. So, it not only holds everything I need it to, but it stows away when I want and does not take up any space anyway.I could have said it was really great, looked exactly like the photos, and did precisely what it is described for, but I am an artist. Details, kids, details!I definitely recommend this, if you haven't guessed, and say it would make a terrific gift for anyone who could use it! Aliens, too! By the way, the price is excellent! You can get a lame, lightweight table stand or lap stand for about ten bucks less or even that cost a stupid amount more. This is the ticket!

Awesome product! The stand can be put in different positions or heights. Need it to hang further out? No problem! Just unscrew, move, and tighten!This is my first time buying a stand. I kept getting hand cramps from the rings or there were times i needed to use both hands, but had to place my work down to do it. Of course, thats me whining and not a big deal to most im sure, but when i do my counted cross stitch projects......😩 id always lose my spot!! I also got a stamped cross stitch kit and the pictures going to be a 19x36 image! So i needed a stand cause theres a TON kf fabric to handle (thank you scrolls!) While searching.. I found this one. I wasnt sure because of the price. I didnt want to buy a cheap product when everything else was like 60-90 bucks! I went ahead with the purchase based off of what other folks said and im glad i did. The box came well packaged, all the pieces present, and picture/walkthrough directions to put it together. Now.. main reason i didnt give 5 stars in the "Easy to Use" section, was the building demand. Theres a lot of pieces! On the instructions, there is a printed ruler to measure the bolts. Use it! Make sure youre using the right bolt for the right hole, the right knob, the right piece of wood, etc. I say this only because i messed up building it, haha! The hardest part i think was putting in the 2 screws at the bottom of the stand. This is the only part where a phillips screwdriver is needed. Everything else is bolt/washer combo which is done by hand. Anyway, concerning the screws... Be gentle (just a firm push) and be patient. If you try to rush, youll end up stripping the screw. Make sure you have a large enough screwdriver and it shouldnt slip. So.. hooray! I finished building it! I super tightened everything and it doesnt wobble. Its real wood which i like and not particle or anything. I think its sturdy for the purpose i need it. Some past reviews said it was crooked or wobbly or cheap... i just dont think they put it together right and need to try again before slamming it. Now am i going to lay on it? No.. itll break cause it's not meant to hold my weight 🙄 Anyways.. i attached a picture of me sitting on the couch with the stand at about breast level. The great thing about this stand is its flexibility! Thats a low couch im sitting on, if i go to a recliner, a kitchen chair, (or maybe stand? 🤔 whatever floats your boat I reckon), regardless of where you sit, all you have to do is loosen the knobs, move each section to where its most comfortable to you, and tighten it back. Easy as that! I attached both my embroidery work (my first time, wish me luck!) as well as my scroll. Honestly i dont even know if i did the scroll right, but either way it fits in the clamp. The instructions say to wrap a rubber band around the clamp, this keeps the scroll from slipping apparently but i havent tried it. Also.. from the picture, you can see the clamp grips the fabric. If you dont want this.. just use batting or fabric to protect it. Whatever makes you happy! My last picture is how small it gets! 😁👍 to match my low couch, i needed low end tables. So these are NOT normal or typical end tables and the stand STILL fits under the table! If you dont need the stand, it can easily be tucked away! Besides the pieces and having to use muscle to get the 2 screws put in correctly, this has become an exceptional (and essential) addition to my needlework pasttime! The price is perfect, the stand is convenient snd flexible to suit your needs! I hope this review and my pictures help 🤗 if you have a question and want to ask me (i dont know if thats possible or not), please dont hesitate! Have an awesome day, y'all! 👋