DISCLAIMER: My review does NOT reflect me using the stand for weights it was not designed for - it reflects the overall quality and finish of the stand itself.I bought this to get some adjustable dumbbells off the floor - this isn't really what the thing was designed for, and I knew that going in, but I figured if I could get at least 2 sets off the ground I'd be happy.Off the bat, the parts themselves were mostly solid. Minor surface rust on one of the bases and a minor bend in the bottom cross bar. Nothing worth sending the thing back for me.Assembly was easy - I used a 13mm wrench and the provided Allen key to torque everything down. At least one of the bolts seemed to have some paint build-up that made it hard for the key to grab, but some massaging got it in. I couldn't get the top connector flush but didn't spend much time trying to do so.Unit itself is sturdy minus the bends I mentioned earlier that cause it to wobble maybe a milimeter diagonally. I have no fears about this thing collapsing.AS FAR AS ADJUSTABLE WEIGHTS: You will most likely need to change up whatever setup you're using. See photo to get an idea of where I've placed them. The maximum plate size seems to be 10lbs for the bottom - anything stacked over that plate is fine as long as it doesn't exceed that size. In the middle, I was able to fit 5lb plates without collision, and up top, 2.5lb plates are the best you can do but they won't be completely snug. The minor inconvenience is I need to order more 5lb 2.5lb plates, so bear that in mind. You can sort of stagger with larger plates, but you won't be fitting probably more than 5.Is it worth it buying this thing for adjustable dumbbells? If Good Enough is an acceptable conclusion for you, then yes. If not, look elsewhere.Overall, pretty solid stand. Probably something better out there for adjustables, but this worked for me just fine.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]