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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:04:39 PM EDT
I like these chairs for the height & size, but I don't like that they break every 2 yrs or so. Without fail a visitor or my kid sits on it wrong and breaks the weld that holds the seat to the pneumatic piston.
I'd like to replace the 2 I have (one of which broke today) with same size/shape/rollers but better quality. What do you recommend, arfcom? Link to asshoe chair: https://www.harborfreight.com/pneumatic-adjustable-roller-seat-46319.html Pic of asshoe chair:  ETA - I, nor my guests, are anywhere near the 300lb weight limit. Also, I did receive a recall notice for these breaking in the same way mine is broken, but, my serial # is outside the recall range. |
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:06:36 PM EDT
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I have a Craftsman that was part of a jack and stand set. It's held up for quite a few years for me but I don't use it a lot.
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:07:53 PM EDT
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I've gone through 2 of those myself. Tag for replacement ideas
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:12:00 PM EDT
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Quoted: breaks the weld. What do you recommend, arfcom? A welder... 
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:13:04 PM EDT
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I can think of a few ways to beef them up and & re-weld, but I don't feel like spending the cost of the chair, per chair, plus my time on fixing them.
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:13:26 PM EDT
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I have the exact same one. I'd just weld up a replacement mount.
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:14:06 PM EDT
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Been using this for ~10yrs
https://www.bomgaars.com/big-red-deluxe-pneumatic-shop-seat-tr6375.html 
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:14:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A welder... Got 3 of them. Temporary at best, already done it once on an older one. They're made of recycled tuna cans. |
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:14:58 PM EDT
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Northern tool has some like that, but better quality. Their whole store is like harbor freight, but with more name brand and higher quality items. I dont know about the website, but they had the shools in the brick and mortar store.
https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_automotive+shop-seats-stools |
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:18:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have the exact same one. I'd just weld up a replacement mount. The sheetmetal flange that the seat screws to is too thin to be durable. As soon as you put weight off center, it flexes & eventually breaks at the weld. You'd have to replace the entire top flange, which will cost more than the stupid $20 chair... I'd rather just buy a good chair after going through 4 of these and fixing 2. |
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:20:06 PM EDT
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Pricy, but you won’t find a better one.
https://www.grainger.com/product/55NA33?ef_id=Cj0KCQjw8O-VBhCpARIsACMvVLOLfkHPABho-gPfQ3D51xLPSygI3XzOiCbwrBHZwebaXqfRzksaE3MaAk0tEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL |
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:21:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:22:31 PM EDT
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HF .50 cal ammo cans are good.
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:23:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pricy, but you won’t find a better one. https://www.grainger.com/product/55NA33?ef_id=Cj0KCQjw8O-VBhCpARIsACMvVLOLfkHPABho-gPfQ3D51xLPSygI3XzOiCbwrBHZwebaXqfRzksaE3MaAk0tEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL I don't mind the price, but I don't like that style of seat. Prefer the round flat top. I could get over the bars being in the way of my feet, but would be nice if it didn't have those either. I use one mostly at my welding bench. Lots of getting up/sitting down/repositioning and learned the reinforcing bars can become a trip hazard. |
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:24:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryInteresting, thanks |
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:30:23 PM EDT
[#15]
Or just get a used office chair for almost nothing from Craigslist or market place, and remove back and arms.
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:50:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Or just get a used office chair for almost nothing from Craigslist or market place, and remove back and arms. Too big |
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Posted: 6/29/2022 2:54:53 PM EDT
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I've had one of those for about 20 years, only problem is that the nuts like to come off and you will lose a wheel from time to time. Some threadlocker would fix that for all time IMO.
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Posted: 6/29/2022 3:01:51 PM EDT
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I bought a few pieces of Dewalt "furniture" for my shop. Stuff is bombproof. I bought the garage bench (use it more than I thought I would) and swivel top workbench stool. Going to get this one next:
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Posted: 6/29/2022 3:14:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/29/2022 4:22:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/30/2022 3:06:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't mind the price, but I don't like that style of seat. Prefer the round flat top. I could get over the bars being in the way of my feet, but would be nice if it didn't have those either. I use one mostly at my welding bench. Lots of getting up/sitting down/repositioning and learned the reinforcing bars can become a trip hazard. Got to say, I’ve never had an issue with the bars and my feet. And I’ve got some big ass goonygoogoo size 13 feet. But the seat is very comfortable and yes, you do have to position it before sitting down. |
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Posted: 6/30/2022 3:08:44 PM EDT
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Need something commercial grade like those bases at the hospital. The ones with IVs and stuff. Find one of those and put a chair on it.
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Posted: 6/30/2022 3:23:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The sheetmetal flange that the seat screws to is too thin to be durable. As soon as you put weight off center, it flexes & eventually breaks at the weld. You'd have to replace the entire top flange, which will cost more than the stupid $20 chair... I'd rather just buy a good chair after going through 4 of these and fixing 2. Find an old small plow disc, and use it as a replacement for the flange. |
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