LAT Pull Down Machine Low Row Cable Pull Down Machine with Removable Flip-up Foot Plate

I sold my commercial gym quality lat / row machine just before my recent move to make space in the moving truck. Was on a budget to resurrect my home gym. Found this and figured I’d give it a try. It’s definitely not commercial gym quality. My biggest complaint is the actual weight mechanism that holds the plates, and the Olympic sleeves. There’s nothing to really hold the sleeves on when taking or putting on Olympic plates. They slide right off the standard size bars. So a bit inconvenient when loaded and unloading plates. Then comes the actual piece that slides up and down the vertical post. I wish there was more stabilizers inside to make a smother pull. It kinda grinds on the post. I added a decent amount of silicone spray to try and make it smoother… still a lot of grinding. Someone also mentioned how 2 of the pulley system posts have hardware that don’t include spacers… that’s true, but I added a couple spacers and haven’t experienced the wire slipping at all. Pretty easy fix. Regardless, for the price it’s pretty solid. Easy to put together, directions are pretty cut and dry, but clear enough to make it happen. The last bar included has nice spacing. I don’t mind the seat position as a proper lat pull down should have you in a slightly leaned back position. I’m 6ft and enjoy the layout. Overall, not bad! Great price point, will update after 6 months of heavy use!