After putting the stand together I was initially quite satisfied with it. It's sufficiently heavy, which was a necessity, and it's compact. Then I used it. While it was fine while it was being used when I picked it up to put it away the top portion snapped off just above the nut. "Heavy duty" it isn't. Perhaps there should be a warning to only lift it by the base because the metal is so weak. I did pick it up by the upper portion but I would imagine that that would not be unusual or unanticipated by the manufacturer. I don't think it's too much to ask that the metal connector be strong enough to lift the base. Rather than returning it for a refund (that is the only option available) I will try to solder the parts back together. If it breaks again I'll look elsewhere for a replacement.