Well worth the price. Simple but very functional. Holds and protects practically any size cookbook. Highly recommend.

Smooth operation. Pulls down more easily than one I had when I lived in another house. It glides back rather than snapping back which was also a problem with the original. The installation was amazing and if you want one just like it I'm available in the So. NH area.Having read some reviews that others have left it makes me wonder if they got the same product. The shelf is made of zero blank birch plywood with an heat glued veneer edge. The stop on the bottom appears to be solid maple. I had the same problem as regards to the holes on the template not matching up. Because the two halves are connected with scissor action parts there's a lot of potential movement so it might be best to make your own so it best lines up with how your particular unit has been stressed during shipping. I didn't do this. I clamped mine up to cabinet with the door open and marked the edges of the bracket (you can't get to the holes with it closed) then I took it down and measured where the holes were in relation to the edges that I marked on the bottom of the cabinet.I mentioned in my original review the one I had (which I also installed) in a house I rehabbed about 20 years ago. That one, which held up nicely, was offered as an add-on product by Kraftmaid though I don't know if it was actually made by them. It was almost double in cost and didn't offer the lexan hinged shield and when it closed you wouldn't want to have you fingers anywhere near the scissor support. I think this one is built as well as that one was with a better match on the hinge.

Needed a little creativeness to install but got the job done. So far so good. It holds a typical and pretty hefty size recipe books ex long rectangular shapes. Those books are more the exception though. The holder looks pretty good. We can now maximize needed countertop space to try out new recipes and avoid putting crud all over the pages.

Just wanted to suggest doing some measurements where you plan on installing it. I didn't think I had shallow or low cabinetry or anything, but the place I originally wanted to install it would have blocked my entire counter when it was lowered down. We have open cabinetry on top, so it ended up being really sleek up near the dishes. Just be forewarned, maybe mark it out or see how it would hang before you get surprised.Otherwise I love it. Such a great solution, holds it right where I want it, and doesn't take up any counter space!

RE: Clear Solutions Under Cabinet Mounted Cookbook Holder - Wood - Made in The USAThanks to previous posts herein about the hole-drilling template being incorrect, didn't use it. Also, hardware has apparently been improved since previous posts - screws didn't strip and installation seems solid. Took an hour or two including rounding up tools and chasing dropped screws. Installation for non-contortionists is as follows:Tools:Mirror, as large as available ("borrowed" the 18x24 wall-hanging mirror)Felt tip pen or other suitable markerDrill motor and 3/32" drill bit (if you're short on bits, 1/8" may be ok but beware previous post they had to "toothpick" the holes they drilled)#2 Phillips screwdriverLeather punch or other narrow shaft with sharp point (optional)Rubber mallet (optional)Flashlight (optional for youths)1. Remove everything from counter and place mirror on counter2. Place the Cookbook Holder under cabinet to check that it fits and is clear of any obstructions. If you can confidently mark the front mounting holes, skip Step 3.3. Since the front wooden lip holding the acrylic page holder is higher than the hinge-mounts, making it nearly impossible (without an assistant) to mark the holes in the hinge-mounts, temporarily remove it (three 1" wood screws) and set it and three screws aside.4. Place the cookbook holder under cabinet and hold it steady with one hand while marking the front hole of the hinge-mounts with the other hand.5. Optional: With leather punch and rubber mallet, make a “pre-pilot” hole at the mark(s).6. Drill 3/32” pilot hole(s) per manufacturer’s instructions where you marked.7. Not required but recommend "pre-setting" screws; that is, install screws about half-way, and then back them out, in order to make final installation easier.8. Place cookbook holder under cabinet, and with the cabinet door open, keep an eye on the bottom interior of your cabinet while installing the screw(s) with a #2 Phillips screwdriver (power screwdriver not recommended) to make sure they don’t go all the way through cabinet. If you do see the bottom interior of your cabinet just start to bulge, that's ok but STOP and see Step 9. (Note that unless your screwdriver can hold the screw captive until you get it started in the hole, you’ll likely need an assistant. If needed, use leather punch and mallet (or other sharp-point instrument as appropriate) to align the hole in the hinge-mount with the hole you've drilled in your cabinet.)9. Place spacers on the holder using two-sided tape if you have it; if not, use 1” of tape and roll it. Attach spacer to “inward” side of hinge mount – not the side you think - not intuitive.10. Drill rear mounting holes and install screws11. Reattach front lip to holder.Hoping this instills confidence toward a formidable task, I think I've spent longer writing this than it took to install. Please advise errors and omissions.