It works, and works well. But one;y after I figured out how to get 8 of the TINIEST screws in the universe into pieces of aluminum that wanted to shift and fall apart. The original packaging is beautiful and looks like it cost more than the stand itself. I am not sure how I would re-engoineer the unit, but it was oddly done, perhaps in the name of maximum flexibility of use. The directions were accurate and complete one;y in hindsight.