As someone drowning in filament spools, this rack has been a game-changer. The moment I unboxed it, I was impressed by how compact yet sturdy the metal frame felt in my hands. Assembly took me under 10 minutes with my cordless drill – though I did raise an eyebrow at the short bolts (more on that later).

What surprised me most was how perfectly each shelf cradles standard 1kg spools. My Prusament, Hatchbox, and Overture rolls sit snugly end-to-end like library books, with just enough wiggle room to grab them without knocking neighbors over. The slight backward tilt keeps spools from rolling off – a simple but brilliant touch.

In my cramped workshop, the vertical design is a space-saver. At 4'5" tall (I'm 5'2"), it tucks neatly beside my printers without dominating the room. The adjustable feet compensated perfectly for my slightly uneven concrete floor – no wobble even when fully loaded with 35 spools.

Now for reality checks: Those welds? They're functional but won't win beauty contests. I reinforced mine with epoxy after noticing some pencil-eraser-sized welds during assembly. And yes, replacing all 26 bolts with slightly longer ones (available at any hardware store) made me feel more secure about long-term durability.

After three months of daily use, here's my verdict: It's not premium craftsmanship, but for $60? This workhorse keeps my filament dry, organized, and within arm's reach during marathon printing sessions. Just ordered a second one – though next time I might spring for the industrial-grade version now that my collection's outgrown this 'starter rack.'