I purchased and returned this item. Way too heavy. I do not see why it needs to be 40 lbs. I would be hanging 40 lbs of cookware in addition. That is 80 pounds from only two points and the same joist at that. I do not believe it would fall if installed correctly, however, why 40 lbs?  In addition, it will sway and tilt with only two points attached.  The grid , which is very flimsy is supported by four thin bolts (1/8th inch) which are not welded to the frame but are loosely screwed in.  I purchased a Rogar (not from Amazon sadly) for about 80 and it was 14lbs and very rigid. It looks great, supported by 4 chains (no chains on the Old Dutch which is probably a plus for many ) and holds a large set of All Clad.  Amazon has other merchants selling this but I purchased it from a company out of Mass. with free shipping.  Amazon made the purchase and return quick. In a one week period I had it shipped to me, returned to Amazon and a credit! This is why I am a Amazon Prime member.
I purchased and returned this item. Way too heavy. I do not see why it needs to be 40 lbs. I would be hanging 40 lbs of cookware in addition. That is 80 pounds from only two points and the same joist at that. I do not believe it would fall if installed correctly, however, why 40 lbs? In addition, it will sway and tilt with only two points attached. The grid , which is very flimsy is supported by four thin bolts (1/8th inch) which are not welded to the frame but are loosely screwed in. I purchased a Rogar (not from Amazon sadly) for about 80 and it was 14lbs and very rigid. It looks great, supported by 4 chains (no chains on the Old Dutch which is probably a plus for many ) and holds a large set of All Clad. Amazon has other merchants selling this but I purchased it from a company out of Mass. with free shipping. Amazon made the purchase and return quick. In a one week period I had it shipped to me, returned to Amazon and a credit! This is why I am a Amazon Prime member.