I'm hoping to finally finish my shedio properly over the next few weeks, which will involve a nice new workbench to go over the top of the tumble dryer which I share the space with. This will mean I need a new, higher seat and I'm struggling to find anything high enough apart from uncomfortable looking bar stools. Has anyone who works at these dizzy heights got any recommendations? Swivel seat and wheels preferred! Thank you xx
I have a bar stool type chair and it is fantastic. I got it from a neighbour who bought them with the kitchen so may be worth popping into kitchen stores. I did struggle for ages to find a chair that I was comfortable with.
I had the same problem, I went with a bar stool. It's more comfy than I thought, but I do wish it had wheels.
It's quite hard to get down off of it, I only have short little legs!
Try places like Argos or Homebase, they seem to sell them cheaply.
Cathy
I've got a standard office chair - wheels and swivelling (from the tip £5 ;D) and a kids car booster seat. Works well for me.
I think a high/tall chair with wheels would be highly dangerous in front of a torch :o You can get some nice bar stools which are v. comfy if you shop around though.
A high chair with wheels is a dangerous thing in my view. I have bar stools but I did have a high level draftsman's stool on wheels when I first started and it was completely uncontrollable as your feet don't reach the floor so if you turn to put bead in the kiln you end up rolling all over the place and grabbing God knows what (naked flame?) to steady yourself.
Kazx
Looks like it's a bar stool without wheels then.... Thanks for all the suggestions, much appreciated.
I bought my high chair, and I say chair and not stool, because it does have a back part to rest against, it was from Ikea. I also bought a seat pad too, it ties around the back of the chair to stop it slipping off. It is very comfortable and just the right height.
Good Luck with your hunt.
I,ve got a ikea one too with a back bit its chrome and birch very comfy .
Is it one of these? http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40059300
I have a similar Ikea stool going begging if you're anywhere near Middlesex? I use 3 of my bar stools but this one always seems to end up with a pile of magazines on it.
Hi very simler but mine is a solid frame not folding i had a look but couldnt find one the same .xxcatxx
That's really lovely of you Sue but I live in Cheshire. Appreciate the offer though!
Thanks Cat, at least I know what I'm looking for now - and for 15 quid it has to be worth a go ;).
C x
Just seen this - sorry it is a bit late.
I bought a second hand draughtsman's chair from a second hand we-buy-owt type shop. It has no wheels. It is the right height and is comfortable, not having wheels makes it a bit awkward to shuffle into the right position, but when you get there it is the dogs bo***cks.
LOL! Sounds like the answer. ;D
I use an office chair with wheels and adjustable height. The wheels are very useful to propel yourself backwards, out of the way of any falling hot glass. I tend to drop any marbles I'm attempting to make if I don't use hot fingers to transport them to the kiln.
I've got a draughtsmans chair with wheels and love it. I've never had a problem with it moving around, but then the floor is ancient quarry tiles on compact mud so rather uneven, although it will move when I want it to. I did have a static Ikea bar chair with footrest and back rest and hated it. It was so uncomfy for long periods, the back rest was hard, and it wouldn't move without being lifted. I always wear a leather apron so just chuck stuff on the floor when it lands on me. Different strokes for different folks I guess... :-\