My first step was to remove the stock base from the Dell 3007WFP monitor. Seeing that monitor base mount was recessed was no cause for alarm. The instruction manual has instructions for both flat back and curved back monitors. I chose to use the curved back instructions which adds spacers to the monitor.

The first instruction in the manual has you mounting the pillar to your desk.  The pillar is held in place by this simple clamp design. The clamp measures almost 1/3 of an inch thick and the whole pillar weighs in at approximately 5 pounds. The weight limit of this mount is 35 pounds and it certainly feels like it can handle at least that much without any problem.

Start by tightening the thumb wheel. When that feels snug, put some extra pressure on the clamp by using the supplied Allen key. I gave the pillar a test run on the outside edge of the desk. After I had it all snug, I gave it a few test pulls and pushes to see how secure it felt. Let's just say - I'm impressed. So impressed that I'll continue with the project and put the life of my Dell squarely on its shoulder.