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The Lowery floorstands are made in England of high quality steel (available in silver-grey or stainless steel). The bases of both stands are made from strong but light 6 mm thick hard grade aluminum. They have been manufactured and enhanced since about 1985 and the resultant stand is a very high quality, relatively light weight, extremely portable stand designed with enough flexibility to accommodate almost every stitching situation.

Both the stainless steel and the silver grey steel have the same design which gives the user maximum flexibility. The height is adjustable by means of lever screws, and the clamp easily swivels on the "L" bar so the backs of pieces can be readily worked on. Assembly, and breakdown for travel, is extremely easy and is accomplished with one socket screw and the supplied Allen wrench.

The Lowery is one of the few stands that is suitable for use in an easy chair, recliner, sofa or bed because it is placed to the left or right of your chair (as opposed to in front of you). It's base is only 9 mm (1/4 inch) thick so it slides easily under most furniture. Even if your furniture extends clear to the floor, it is probably reasonably easy to elevate the furniture with blocks enough to slide the base under without ruining the look of the furniture.

This is a great stand, with only three minor drawbacks we know of:
1. Because of the small base, the stand can be rather "tippy"...that is, it is not stable unless the base is held under a chair or weighted down in some way.
2. If you are left handed, and want the stand to be on your right, you will probably find it is easier to use the corner clamp upside down. This is not a major issue, and the problem does not exist with the side clamp.
3. One would presume you could loosen the screw attaching the upper part of the stand to the lower part and conveniently swing the upper part forward to easily get into/out of your chair. You can do this, but, without holding the stand, it will tip forward unless it is under the base of the chair or weighted. Once again, this is not a major issue.
Overall, our personal evaluation of this stand is that it earns very high marks for quality and versatility.
Prices below are for the Silver-Grey Steel model. Prices for the Stainless Steel model are available on request.

Click to view larger image	Title / Description	Item #	Price
	LOWERY FLOOR STAND includes the Side Clamp. Does not include the Extra Long "L" Bar shown in the picture	LOW-FSSC	$295.00
	LOWERY FLOOR STAND includes the Corner Clamp	LOW-FSCC	$310.00
	LOWERY CORNER CLAMP Due to the pressure plate design, it is generally used VERY successfully with almost every type of frame, but works best with Q Snaps or smaller projects. This clamp, as well as the side clamp, will accommodate even very large frames without drooping or slipping	LOW-CCL	$140.00
	LOWERY SIDE CLAMP This is the newer style clamp and has the advantage of being able to clamp onto a frame at any point up and down the side. Stitchers' Paradise Practical Clamp Advice - If you only use stretcher bars, the side clamp is your clamp of choice. If you use Q-Snaps or work on small projects, you are better off with the corner clamp. The best of all worlds is to get both clamps then select the one that best suits your immediate stitching needs	LOW-SC	$130.00
	LOWERY STEEL LIGHT BRACKET The light bracket attaches to the "L" bar and accommodates most lights including lights with magnifiers	LOW-LBR	$75.00
	LOWERY COMB ACCESSORY BRACKET This fits into one of the holes of the light bracket and handles needles, scissors, thimbles, etc. The comb is designed to help with the organization of threads. You must have the Steel Light Bracket to use the Comb Accessory Bracket	LOW-ACC	$75.00
	LOWERY MAGNETIC BOARD HOLDER This accessory is designed to hold a magnetic board to hold instructional materials. (The pictured Loran Magnetic Board is not included with the Magnetic Board Holder. Loran Magnetic Boards are sold separately and retail for approximately $6.00...and can be ordered from Stitchers' Paradise).	LOW-MBH	$60.00
	LOWERY EXTRA LONG "L" BAR Extra long bars give you extra height or reach to help you to be more comfortable in your favorite chair or bed, particularly useful if you use a recliner.	LOW-ELL	$72.00
	LOWERY TABLE CLAMP designed to provide many options on where to mount the clamp	LOW-TC	$112.00
	LOWERY TABLE STAND ADAPTOR Table Stand - Shown without corner or side clamp. This table stand simply sits right on the table. Included is the adaptor that fits on the base and the L bar. Uses the same base, and corner and/or side clamps as the floor stand. Price does not include the base shown in the picture.	LOW-TSA	$100.00
	LOWERY TABLE STAND BASE only needed if an extra base is needed, rather than using the one that came with the Floor Stand.	LOW-TSB	$75.00
	LOWERY EXTRA LONG BASE can be used with both Floor and Table Stands	LOW-ELB	$95.00
	LOWERY DAISY DISH Center Mount. It can be mounted either on the horizontal or vertical section of the “L” bar. With six depressions, this will hold needles, threads, orts, etc.	LOW-DDCM	$25.00
	LOWERY DAISY DISH - COVERED This dish is designed with a cover for safe keeping and transportation of stitching necessities	LOW-DDC	$46.00
	LOWERY DAISY DISH - INSERT suitable for beads etc	LOW-DDI	$14.00

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