I wanted one of these for so long!! We have 6 kids, all who play sports, and sometimes their uniforms and practice clothes do not get washed right away (sitting in a sports locker at school for example). I tried this on a bucket, did not work. It is currently on my laundry sink, but I think it has to move. The thing is sturdy and adjustable to a degree. I tried to adjust it with a bigger gap to get a thicker item to go through, and well, the washers and nuts flew off in all directions. Once I put it back together, I do not "open" it as much. It seems pretty heavy duty, but not much leeway for thicker or bigger items. And you definitely need a sturdier base, as the item itself is pretty heavy, and then add wet clothes and cranking.... You get the picture. Read more