Review on 🔊 31-inch Black Speaker Stands (Set of 2) for Bookshelf Speakers up to 20 lbs - SANUS BF31-B1 by Sherry Peterson

The stands themselves are just right for removing bookshelf speakers and lowering them to ear level. Nothing is bigger than bookshelf speakers, however, as the base of the speaker isn't much larger than the palm of an adult's hand. Now to the important things. These coasters are made entirely of MDF, making them fragile when it comes to screws and fasteners. I had an issue with my order and it didn't arrive properly and while waiting for a reorder I visited a local high end audio store. Coincidentally, one of the techs assembled them for the display, and it took about 10 minutes with an electric screwdriver. When he was done I took one to inspect and he broke all the vertical boards with screws. As many reviewers have mentioned. Now I've seen the problem and just need to figure out how to avoid it when my kit arrives. Here's how I put it together with no problems: 1. I "borrowed" one of those foul-smelling candles that are in every room of this women's shelter where I live. I used the wax from the bottom of the candle to "oil" the threads. Replaced the candle Nobody made it - HA! The usual old-fashioned twist of snagging a hand and wrist screwdriver out of the toolbox. My carpenter friend says he uses soap to lubricate the screws before they are screwed in. Just in case there are no toxic smelling candles in your house. 2. You are now ready. If you're going to insert the plastic dots that go into the base of the speaker to attach it to the carpet, do that first. Lay the base upside down on a hard surface and gently tap the tips with a small mallet or plastic mallet. Keep them straight so you don't split the MDF. The wax won't stick to them so I don't think it will help.3. Insert the waxed screws into the base, and then use a screwdriver to screw them onto the vertical supports. The fronts of the bars are rounded, while the backs have narrow slots for plastic panels to hide the wires. The screws are similar to drywall screws with a very coarse thread so only a few turns are required. Squeeze them firmly but not too hard.4. Insert the plastic plates into the slots on the back of the supports. One side of the panel is smooth and the other side has a pattern.5. Use the remaining waxed screws to attach the top speaker base to the vertical supports.6. Ready! I would probably use some museum putty or museum wax to ensure the speakers are more securely attached to the bracket at the top of the stand. Hope that helps. Take your time, oil the screws and use hand tools as they are very unsightly if you damage them. Wood and probably much weaker too.