Thanks for all of your answers. I feel fine tilting it now. I just took a telephone book and put the rubber liner on it to reach my pedal cause when i have the office chair full height i can no longer reach the pedal very comfortably. A block of wood would be a good idea. I have always had metal older machines to work on so this one just felt so delicate to me. So thanks again everyone. Hope you all have a enjoyable day. Ravonda