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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: thrillhouse on May 25, 2019, 04:06:15 PM

Title: Bench Seat / Stool Question
Post by: thrillhouse on May 25, 2019, 04:06:15 PM
Hey everyone! With Father's Day and a b-day coming up, I'd like to get a new rolling stool for my bench and wanted to get some ideas of what you guys may be using. I know we all spend countless hours sitting, soldering, and probing away but the Harbor Freight rolling stool that I've been using for the past 2 years is just killing my lower back, even with getting up and stretching periodically. Anyone find a good rolling stool or seat that they're happy with that they could recommend? There's a lot of options out there but I just wanted to possibly get some first hand perspective. Can't be the only 40 something with back pain around here!!!! THANKS!!!
Title: Re: Bench Seat / Stool Question
Post by: davent on May 25, 2019, 07:49:41 PM
For many years i've just used a simple wooden stool and work surface is a high bench so not bent over, leaning over my work very much, no back issues. Drum stool only seat in my music space.
dave
Title: Re: Bench Seat / Stool Question
Post by: skyled on May 25, 2019, 08:26:41 PM
I use a drum stool also. Try lowering your stool down so the top of your bench is closer to mid-chest level. This will help avoid hunching over.
Title: Re: Bench Seat / Stool Question
Post by: thrillhouse on June 01, 2019, 11:37:54 PM
Awesome, thanks for the ideas! Never thought of using a drum throne before but it makes perfect sense.