Yes, I love to use mine lap stand with my Handy Clap roller frame. Their side bars have a hole in the middle just remove the clamp and put the screw through the hole in the side bar to attach your roller frame.
I found mine at a garage sale since was super cheap..but it’s my favorite now though I have others..use it with hoop or a snaps..definitely recommend it!
Elan is still Making the table etc stands. I just bought one from their website. Thru do not reply to emails / texts. However, I got an answer from them after I ordered my table frame with my Order number. Their table frame is $129.00
Thanks for the video! Very helpful tips. I did get one and love it, but had a problem with the strong stain smell -- my issue not theirs as I am sensitive to smells since chemo. So I am waiting for it to "de-smell" Air out, etc. Did yours have a strong stain odor in the beginning? In the mean time I bought an unstained regular frame and I LOVE IT! its for bigger frames.
I didn’t notice a smell but I do know my mother was also sensitive to smells after chemo for some time. The stain smell should disappear I would imagine. You also could lightly sand the stain off. It’s a wonderful stand. Where I bought mine they will sell unstained at special request, but that won’t help you now. Hopefully airing will do it for you.
It is very stable. The clamp is very good. A second arm wouldn’t seem to work on a lap stand I think as you need to slide a hand under the work. As a table stand you could put your hand in the center but on your lap close to the body you go more toward the side to gain access underneath. It’s perfect. I LOVE it.
Is this working for left handed, is the "z" going In the opposite direction. And I expérience the samething with the Elan, I text and called and never got an answer.
I put my Qsnap right in after I got my stand yesterday. It fit nice and snug, I also had some extra material so I had to sort of wedge it into the clap but it held nicely.
It supports the back of the clamp to make the clamp hold tighter. Without the screw I think the clamp makes too much of a V and the frame isn’t clamped as well.
So is this stand for tables only?? I wish it had one more arm for more height adjustment. That is the only thing that seems like would make it a good lap stand, so you can hold your head level.
It is not the baby. It’s the next one up. The z-frame. The baby, or petite, has a straight arm and the two z-frames have two piece arms (like a z). There is a large and small z-frame. This is the smaller of the two. Hope that helps.
@@anniebilodeau6374 ok, I looked it up. The petite s the straight arm, the baby z-frame holds up to a 13” frame, and the regular z-frame (this one) holds up to a 22” long frame. I had it wrong, this isn’t the middle one but the larger z-frame. Very sturdy and I’m very happy with it. Comfortable to use a well.
You need to make sure the clamps are horizontal (not in a V shape). That is what the back/underside screw is for, holding the back part of the clamps apart. If its being tightened in a V it won’t be tight enough.
Thanks so much for making this video. I, too, tried a sit-on frame and didn't care for it. My z-frame arrived today, and I am already in love with it.
Wonderful! Happy stitching!
I absolutely LOVE mine, it’s so versatile! I use mine on the table top.
That long screw on the holding part is to attach a roller bar.
Yes, I love to use mine lap stand with my Handy Clap roller frame. Their side bars have a hole in the middle just remove the clamp and put the screw through the hole in the side bar to attach your roller frame.
I love this frame!!! It's wonderful
I ordered my Elan lap stand last year. I ordered it online and they shipped it when they got it made. I love my Elan.
Thank you for making this video! Currently looking for a lap stand and this is defiantly on the list to consider!
Thank you for video. It sure helped me figured out!
Thank you for your recommendation. Have a good day and stay safe. 💜
I found mine at a garage sale since was super cheap..but it’s my favorite now though I have others..use it with hoop or a snaps..definitely recommend it!
Yes they're really nice I have two of them I have the big one and the smaller one and they are just wonderful I like them both
Thanks for the video! I just got mine and your video was very helpful!
abycatgirl I’m so glad.
I have two sizes, but not this particular stand.
I love mine.
Thank you !
I just got mine last night and was wondering what that extra screw was for. Thank you for your video, it helped.
The screw under the clamp? I think it supports the back of the clamp when a project is in it, holds the clamp level in the back.
Elan is still
Making the table etc stands. I just bought one from their website. Thru do not reply to emails / texts. However, I got an answer from
them after I ordered my table frame with my
Order number. Their table frame is $129.00
Good to know⚾️
Thanks for the video! Very helpful tips. I did get one and love it, but had a problem with the strong stain smell -- my issue not theirs as I am sensitive to smells since chemo. So I am waiting for it to "de-smell" Air out, etc. Did yours have a strong stain odor in the beginning? In the mean time I bought an unstained regular frame and I LOVE IT! its for bigger frames.
I didn’t notice a smell but I do know my mother was also sensitive to smells after chemo for some time. The stain smell should disappear I would imagine. You also could lightly sand the stain off. It’s a wonderful stand. Where I bought mine they will sell unstained at special request, but that won’t help you now. Hopefully airing will do it for you.
Does your qsnap ever roll down when you are stitching. That is my biggest fear if I get one
I wonder how stable it is, wondering whether it would make sense to have another arm on the opposite side for stability
It is very stable. The clamp is very good. A second arm wouldn’t seem to work on a lap stand I think as you need to slide a hand under the work. As a table stand you could put your hand in the center but on your lap close to the body you go more toward the side to gain access underneath. It’s perfect. I LOVE it.
They have a double armed lap drama that I think is more stable. Used one at my local needlepoint shop and decided to buy it.
@@mrs.marissafraser What is the name of the one you bought?
Is this working for left handed, is the "z" going In the opposite direction. And I expérience the samething with the Elan, I text and called and never got an answer.
It’s either right or left handed. My BFF is left handed and she just turns it around. Works just the same. 😁
Do q-snaps really hold the work tight?
I put my Qsnap right in after I got my stand yesterday. It fit nice and snug, I also had some extra material so I had to sort of wedge it into the clap but it held nicely.
I like them. I do adjust the tension a little now and again but it’s very easy, just a little twist if the clamp. It’s not an issue and not constant.
Yes I love mine. If it a little loose I use shelve liner the one with the holes. Small piece in between the clamp and the frame.
What's the purpose of the long screw?
It supports the back of the clamp to make the clamp hold tighter. Without the screw I think the clamp makes too much of a V and the frame isn’t clamped as well.
So is this stand for tables only?? I wish it had one more arm for more height adjustment. That is the only thing that seems like would make it a good lap stand, so you can hold your head level.
It is for laps as well. The Z arm can extend higher than I have it to make it taller if you need. I use it on my lap 90% of the time.
It is shown holding a q-snap. 🙂
I love mine and it is a super lap stand and also works great as a table stand.
@@SimplyThirdStreet It doesn't wobble on your lap? Is the Baby Z frame easier to use on your lap?
@@flowerlass Its quite stable in my lap. I prefer the standard z stand for my lap but have the baby as well and it also is stable.
Where can we buy this z wood stand?
I bought mine from etsy. If you type the stand name in the search it will come up.
Is this the baby model or the standard? I know they have two. I am very interested.
It is not the baby. It’s the next one up. The z-frame. The baby, or petite, has a straight arm and the two z-frames have two piece arms (like a z). There is a large and small z-frame. This is the smaller of the two. Hope that helps.
Yes! That helps a lot! Tx for the explanation.
@@anniebilodeau6374 ok, I looked it up. The petite s the straight arm, the baby z-frame holds up to a 13” frame, and the regular z-frame (this one) holds up to a 22” long frame. I had it wrong, this isn’t the middle one but the larger z-frame. Very sturdy and I’m very happy with it. Comfortable to use a well.
@@SimplyThirdStreet and it’s not moving when on your lap? That’s one of my concern too.
StitchVine on Etsy currently has them at a good price.
I don't kjow what I'm doing wrong but I can't tighten mine enough to hold my qsnap frame. Do you have any advice.
You need to make sure the clamps are horizontal (not in a V shape). That is what the back/underside screw is for, holding the back part of the clamps apart. If its being tightened in a V it won’t be tight enough.