PERLESMITH Swivel Universal TV Stand/Base, Table Top

I used to install TVs for people professionally, so I have used many different mounting systems. I was looking for something cheap, but reliable to hang a 50″ LG 50LA6200 LCD TV. I looked at a lot of options both on Amazon as well as elsewhere before settling in this one. I am happy that I did!

For starters, this comes with EVERYTHING that you could possible need to hang your TV, with the exception of a #2 phillips head screwdriver and a drill. Included are a complete assortment of screws, bolts and washers (all neatly organized and labeled in individual packets), a double-sided spanner wrench, a very nice magnetic level, and even a 10′ HDMI cable. The instructions say to use the “optional” expansion kit for larger TVs. Usually, this is code for “kit not included.” I was pleasantly surprised to find that that was not the case here. For once, the “optional” kit was actually included!

Installation was a breeze for me, even without instructions since I already know how this works, but I found the instructions relatively easy to follow for those who need them. All of the various configurations for the expansion arms can get confusing, but just try each one until you find the right setup for your TV.

** PLEASE NOTE **
There is one change to the instructions that I highly suggest, however. The instructions say to drill a 7/32″ pilot hole into the stud for each mounting bolt. Then screw the bolt in with a phillips head screwdriver. When I first mounted this (I wound up moving it shortly thereafter), I followed the suggestions for the pilot hole. Sure enough the screw did thread in easily… a little TOO easily. The second hole from the top actually stripped out and I was not putting much force behind the screwdriver at all! When I moved this to the other side of the room, I decided to go with a smaller pilot bit. I used a 3/16″ bit instead. Granted, you are not going to thread the bolt in with a screwdriver – you will need a 10mm socket – but doing it this way, those bolts are not going anywhere! You could probably get away with a 13/64″ bit, but to really protect your expensive TV, I would want all of the bite I could get!

I also found that the inside diameter of one of the washers was a smidge too small for the bolt to go through. I just enlarged it with a round needle file, but since they don’t include any spares, if you don’t have a file or another washer laying around, you’ll need to get one. Just thought I’d throw that out there in the interest of full disclosure.

Once this was installed, I was impressed with not only the sturdiness, but also with the complete range of motion. This is fully articulated. You can put your TV pretty much anywhere you want to. The only thing it can’t do is move your TV up or down, although you can tilt it to a certain degree.

Although I did not realize the stand had been delivered until after 9:00PM, I brought it and was going to wait until the next day, but then decided to open and make sure all the parts were there. Because I had purchased a stand from the same supplier for my 55″ TV, I knew how to attached the base and that was done in 5 minutes. I decided to wait until the next morning to attached the back part to the TV. That was done in about 5 minutes. Hooked the TV to the stand and I was done. Stand is purfect for my 43″ TCL Roku TV and is perfect for the space it is setting on in my kitchen. It’s sturdy and the swivel works fine. For now I will have to say it is a perfect stand for a smaller size TV.

Got this for a 28inch tv that used to be wall mounted, it works beautifully. It was a pain to put together, but only because of the size and placement of the tv’s hardware. Everything came with the stand, it had enough pieces and screws that it was very straightforward, and all the necessary tools came with it. Definitely recommended this stand.

Stand is perfect for my Samsung 43 inch TV. All parts are very high quality and are packaged in pouches with labels that correspond to assembly instructions.