"These pictures of the K&E table show it backwards. That was the first drafting table I ever used, what's shown as the back its actually the front. It's a  breeze to adjust, just pull up with both hands, and guide the bar with your foot, you push the bar forward to lift up the table, pull it towards you to lower it. If you need to higher the back then you have to be facing that side and pull up to release, the guide the bar with your knee. A little bit more work, but you rarely raise or lower the back. I ADORE this table, i have very fond memories of it. I wish I could find one for sale, so comfortable, you can rest your feet on the bar or even put them up on the crossbar if you're sitting on a tall stool."