The knobs have a sharp plastic ribbed texture that hurts so much, we tried using a potholder and a rubber mat to pad it while we turned it

The locking mechanism is made of hard plastic and it arrived cracked.

Previously I had a ChromaCast stand that is somewhat cheaper, but has plastic clamps that broke after a few months of regular use

The knobs have a sharp plastic ribbed texture that hurts so much, we tried using a potholder and a rubber mat to pad it while we turned it

but I don't expect that it would hold up to rigorous use - lots of cheap plastic.

I ordered this stand, and received one with a broken plastic joint.