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Mike Harrison · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:08 pm Post subject: Drafting chairs

I plan to have my standing desk set up before too much longer. But, because of a bad hip, I've been advised that standing all the time won't be a good idea. So I'm looking into drafting chairs.

Does anyone use one? Any recommendations/things to consider?

Thanks!
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NorthEndVoice · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:57 pm Post subject:

I got this one a couple of years ago. Comfortable and durable. Easily adjustable too.

http://www.amazon.com/Eurotech-Apollo-Mesh-Drafting-Stool/dp/B002BX4GEK/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454615623&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=eurotch+drafting+chair

paulstefano · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 1:20 pm Post subject:

I can offer some advice, as I've been shopping these myself for the same reason.

What I can tell you is to be aware that the feet on most of these are huge! That is to say they take up a large surface area on the floor.

In my 3.7x4.2 booth that is a big issue. I can't seem to find one that will fit, and allow me to still have the computer in front of me on the booth.

I'm still on the lookout for one with a tight leg pattern.
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vkuehn · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 1:25 pm Post subject:

Consider a bar stool with a back. Because so many kitchens are built today with a counter in the middle and people visit with the cook, or maybe the meal is served at the island in the kitchen, there are some very comfortable and very stylish bars-tools in the furniture stores. And now economy versions are showing up at Walmart and Big Lots!

Office chairs and architects stools have a tendency after they are broken in to develop nasty little squeaks and sounds that are kinfolk to bodily functions.

An occasional squirt of oil will quiet most of them... but not all of them. (Chair squeaks, but not bodily functions. Embarrassed

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heyguido · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 1:35 pm Post subject:

Skip the barstools. Most are not height adjustable, which is key.

Secondly, many are downright cheap, and will not hold up to day to day use without telltale squeaks and creaks. Not to mention comfort.

Don't skimp. Even if you tend toward cheap yourself. Your butt...and your back, will thank you.
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DougVox · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 1:47 pm Post subject:

Two great solutions with small footprints:

The Mogo - $99

The Mobis - $399
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heyguido · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:09 pm Post subject:

+1 for the Mobis. One of the startups I work with has some of these. Like.
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Mike Harrison · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:52 pm Post subject:

Wow! Great stuff, guys!

Will have to show these to the physical therapist and see what he says.

Many thanks!
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sdaeley17 · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 6:48 pm Post subject:

George recommends this one on his site, but may have too large a footprint for your needs.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004I3ZRQM?tag=eldorecoserv-20&linkCode=sb1&camp=212353&creative=380553
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paulstefano · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 5:12 am Post subject:

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Rick Riley · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:06 am Post subject:

I have a standing workstation as well. 42” high. I also have a drafting stool. I looked into the type that Doug mentioned, but you can never really get off your feet. The chair in the picture is what I chose. When I’m going back and forth into the studio or just doing work where I want to stand, I slide it out of the way. But when I want to sit, it’s perfect. Its adjustable height fits perfectly and the foot rest allows me to take the weight off and have my feet supported. Granted, the footprint is big, but when you’re elevated above normal sitting position, that’s a lot of leverage to support, so it’s needed.

I got it about three years ago, I use it every day and it’s held up well. I tried to find my receipt to let you know where I got it and couldn’t do it. However I just researched drafting chairs, found one with a lot of recommendations and got it. Haven’t been disappointed in the purchase.

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ballenberg · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:33 am Post subject:

are people seeing Rick's photo? My computer can't make it show up..?

vkuehn · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:41 am Post subject:

The picture shows up on my screen.

I'm sure the reason you don't see it..... is that you are sitting in the wrong kind of chair. cool

Rick Riley · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:58 pm Post subject:

This was the chair I bought with the optional arms. I'm 6'2" so I got the 'Big n Tall' chair, but it has held up extremely well. Looks and works as good as the day I received it three years ago. In fact in looking back at the date, I got it through Amazon on Feb 1, 2013.

http://www.amazon.com/Seating-Adjustable-Footring-Gunmetal-Drafting/dp/B006F9BWHA/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1454709254&sr=8-22&keywords=office+star+drafting+chair
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