Rev-A-Shelf Base Cabinet Soft-Close Heavy Duty Mixer Lift RAS-ML-HDSC

I bought this shelf as part of my wife’s Christmas gifts. She loved it, but the process to mount it was arduous. If I was a handyman, I would charge $100+ to install it if there was proper support (studs) in place. If not, probably $300+. The lift is great! My wife has used it for a couple months now and even with thick dough, it doesn’t move. Soft close is a must, for your convenience and safety. As far as installation goes, my wife and I’s home had “handyman” cabinets installed by the prior owner. In short, there was not sufficient support to hold 60lbs, plus the weight of the shelf itself, 30lbs… about 90lbs total. So I had to build a cabinet to insert into the cabinet space. This was arduous but imperative. This was in addition to building the wood base for the mixer to sit on, which was not included. I bought a nice piece of poplar, which I cut, glued and then affixed to a piece of 3/4” plywood for added support. Do a little research. You maybe able to order a butcher block or use a high density plastic cutting board. Whatever your style. I should mention. I didn’t trust the screws that came with the shelf, so I bought some bolts, as well as a heavy duty gate handle to help lift. I love the result (and my wife’s reaction was worth it). It blends perfectly with the original wood cabinets, but it was a lot of work. Mounting the shelf itself took a couple of hours. But know this: INCREASING THE TENSION IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE DONE WITH TWO PEOPLE. They included a picture of one person pulling back on the tension rod, constantly while they also removed the tension screw. I tried this, and the spring snapped like a bear trap. I could have EASILY lost a finger. My solution? Use a 1” thick hollow pipe that’s 12” or more. Insert the tension pull into pipe and use that added torque to adjust it to 60lbs. I did this myself, but I highly recommend 2 people. You can do this! Just be sure to give yourself 5-10x more time than you THINK you’ll need! Be safe!

My wife loves her new mixer shelf and shows it to everyone! I had my cabinet maker install it when he was building the cabinets. It works great! Very easy to lift up and even easier to lower into the cabinet. We had a heavy Kitchenaid mixer. We had it on nstalled when it raises up it is counter height. We had to sacrifice the drawer above it. We had the cabinet built with a false drawer front so when closed it appears there is a drawer there. Ithe closing mechanism is adjusted so all you we have to do is pull the handles to release it and it gently lowers into place. There was enough room under it for a small pull out shelf to hold the mixer attachments. It isn’t cheap but we found it worth it to easily keep the mixer in the cabinet and not have to struggle to get it out to use it.

Installed for a friend who loves to bake but has significant arthritis in her hands. Lifting her mixer had become too difficult for her. This solved that problem (and I enjoyed some excellent cookies). Fairly priced, arrived as promptly. Installation went smoothly because I checked YouTube for some related videos before installing and read the instructions. Note - it did require more vertical space than I initially realized. I had to remove the drawer above the cabinet but there was enough space underneath to install a full extension pull out. I attached the drawer front to the cabinet door. Looks perfect. My friend is very satisfied.

First, 1 star deducted because of two significant issues: a) the directions need significant improvement: - inconsistent between what's on the internet and what arrives in the box - lack a number of critical dimensions in the technical drawings; I had to scan it at a high resolution and then using the scale of that drawing, estimate other dimensions that I needed to know - the drawings themselves are too small; I'm not sure if the manufacturer is trying to save paper but those drawings need to be a full page each instead of <1/4 - they fail to warn you about critical issues such as corner blocks and hinges in your cabinet, that might get in the way; the video online shows a piece-of-cake installation because the cabinet itself is unfinished and sitting out in the open; of course that is not at all real world Even the standard installation is not an easy one (mine under a drawer is a lot harder) and (both) would benefit much more detailed instructions and dimensions than are given. (b) the left support, the spring-loaded mechanism that is supposed to pull the latch into the locked position is binding. It does not reliably pull the latch into the locked position. It is a construction flaw that could also cause a significant safety issue by allowing the loaded shelf to fall. I should probably deduct 2 full stars, however they earned a little bit of credit by having a technical person reply within 1 business day to an email with some helpful information. The rest of my review is best understood by viewing the video and the series of pictures. At completion, the lift is working correctly except for the issue noted above, even though it is loaded with a very heavy shelf and a very heavy mixer. The total weight of both combined is a little over 50 lb. You have to adjust the tension setting to account for this of course, but it is working correctly. The soft-close mechanism handles even that much weight. This could be used for other kitchen appliances like a bread-maker, slow-cooker, etc. that might otherwise not be used very often because they hide down in a cabinet.

We bought this to replace a lighter weight Rev-a-Shelf appliance we’d had installed about fifteen years ago because that one broke, spectacularly. I keep my food processor on it because I use that a lot, my stand mixer - not so much. This one is somewhat bigger and takes up more vertical space, so be sure you leave at least an inch more more clearance than they suggest. Also, their mounting dimensions are for a stand mixer, not a shorter appliance. They could give mounting suggestions that show you how to mount for the size of your appliance. The soft close mechanism works fairly well, but the whole mechanism is such a beast that I am afraid to just let it swing down on its own. That’s how the old one broke, I lost my grip when putting the processor back into the cabinet and one side blew off all of its guides! This lift could accomodate a much heavier appliance easily, you just have to be sure you have the clearance.

I was looking to convert a desk I have into a sewing table. But my sewing machine was to high and not stable on top of the desk. So I began looking for a way to install it into the top. I used the Rev.a Shelf to give me the option to lower my machine under the desk and back out of the way. So I have the whole desk top as a work station now.

I upgraded my KitchenAid mixer to a 6 quart Profeesional model and discovered that our original appliance lift struggled to handle the new mixer’s weight (29 pounds). When using the mixer, I had to hold on to it after seeing my husband’s whipped cream leap off the stand and make a REAL mess. Thankfully, I ran across this heavy duty appliance lift which meets my needs perfectly. I can leave the mixer going to retrieve additional ingredients with the knowledge that the mixer can safely be left unattended. More expensive than other lifts? You bet—but if your appliance is heavy, I can assure you this lift is worth the investment. And, I love the soft close feature.

We love this soft close mixer lift! We did have to modify a cabinet (which is why there is no door currently). The instruction video made installation really easy. We cut 1.5" butcher block and stained to match our counters. The mixer stays plugged in by a smart outlet. We did need to go up to level 3 on the tension spring, super simple to change. The clip for the soft close was a little tricky (you need to install all 4, but the video shows only 2). Overall, we love it!

This product saves all the lifting etc with our kitchen aid stand mixer! Soft close feature is wonderful. This is an expensive item but worth every penny!!

Love how easy it makes baking.

This is very useful. It is great as storage and easy to use

The unit arrived in a very timely manner. There was one problem so I contacted the manufacturer directly. A replacement part was couriered to me immediately. The appliance lifter is now installed. Works as advertised.

Great product! Very easy to use. Highly recommend.