This music stand gets it done, and I have fastened it to rails. and my microphone stand ca 5 times a week for 6 months. I pulled a couple of stars on quality because in the first 3 uses trying to get the swivel-action (of the main assembly) to stop, the stop screw/washer arrangement actually squeezed its way through the rubber friction ring; breaking it away. However at this point, I simply turn the screw harder, and it still gets a firm lock-up. I use this stand up to 5 times a week, and the overall structure is holding up well. Minus a couple of stars for the rubber failing (but this happens on most of my K & M stuff) They should just sell replacements for the rubber components which I was not able to find. So, it is worth a mention. Generally speaking, they are my "go-to" these days.. K & M meets a pretty high standard.