What are you sitting on ?

[Invasion]

Now I have my Bench nearly sorted my thoughts are now heading towards the next most important thing. What seat to get ?
The bench top is 940mm so looking for advice on a suitable chair/stool that doesn't cost the earth; but more importantly comfortable. Would also be a bonus if it can adjust quite high if needed.

Thoughts please

[Dennis]

I would suggest an office chair without arms like the first one here:https://www.officefurnitureonline.co.uk/office-chairs/

It is fully adjustable and you can scoot around to reach drawers and bins without getting up.

There are even cheaper ones, but if the wheels dont work well, it kind of defeats the object.

While we are are it, choose flame resistant flooring, because sooner or later you will drop hot metal. Pale grey is good for finding dropped objects. Dennis.

[Goldsmith]

My workbench seat is an old office chair, I bought it 2nd. hand for £10 from an office clearance company some 20 years ago.
This is my workbench and seat.

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James

[Invasion]

I would suggest an office chair without arms like the first one here

It is fully adjustable and you can scoot around to reach drawers and bins without getting up.

There are even cheaper ones, but if the wheels dont work well, it kind of defeats the object.

While we are are it, choose flame resistant flooring, because sooner or later you will drop hot metal. Pale grey is good for finding dropped objects. Dennis.
Thank Dennis :)
Will get one like you suggested with good wheels. Flooring wise I'm Glad you mention that I really don't want i fire on my hands =:-O any suggestions on where to buy and types of flame retardant flooring?


My workbench seat is an old office chair, I bought it 2nd. hand for £10 from an office clearance company some 20 years ago.
This is my workbench and seat.

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James
Thanks James that was a bargain will have a look around see what I can find maybe secondhand ....you're seems o be lasting well I like the recliner position for a quick snooze :rofl:

[Dennis]

I seem to remember that you are in a garage, so why bother with additional flooring flooring?

Vinyl is OK, because it just melts and takes some time to start burning.
I am indoors and have two of these Kolon floor protectors, punched and held together with cable ties: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/search/?k=KOLON%20floor%20protector

[Invasion]

I seem to remember that you are in a garage, so why bother with additional flooring flooring?

Vinyl is OK, because it just melts and takes some time to start burning.
I am indoors and have two of these Kolon floor protectors, punched and held together with cable ties:

My workshop is in my 10x12 wooden shed so probably a good idea to get flame retardant flooring.
thanks for link will check it out now ;)

[Invasion]

Look very comfy where did you get that from ?

[Goldsmith]

Check out office chairs on Amazon, there are plenty to choose from starting from about £20.

[ps_bond]

I use a gas-lift office chair (with no arms) for most things - working under the scope and laser work too. Cheaper ones fall apart & wobble too much for my liking so I paid (slightly) more; think it was in the order of £100.

I'd *like* a Bambach, but until I find one at a price I'm prepared to pay that'll remain wishful thinking. There's a few copies around, no idea how good they are - some of the dental ones might be viable.

For computer work I use a kneeling chair - I don't use one at the bench because a) you can't anchor yourself by planting your feet and b) you can't reach a foot pedal. Well, you can, but it completely defeats the point of using a kneeling chair and ain't ideal for posture.

[enigma]

I use a saddle seat on wheels like this
http://www.beautelle.co.uk/water/Saddle%20Seating.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjwg_fZBRAoEiwAppv p-ZNiVoux0HRZzj1R9VegHAYGnjJog9pbqXME2jsXdmXkyx3pIGo 8PhoC_0AQAvD_BwE

I have a normal office chair at my computer desk where I spend a fair amount of time and I find it helps my back to switch between the two.

[Invasion]

I use a gas-lift office chair (with no arms) for most things - working under the scope and laser work too. Cheaper ones fall apart & wobble too much for my liking so I paid (slightly) more; think it was in the order of £100.

I'd *like* a Bambach, but until I find one at a price I'm prepared to pay that'll remain wishful thinking. There's a few copies around, no idea how good they are - some of the dental ones might be viable.

For computer work I use a kneeling chair - I don't use one at the bench because a) you can't anchor yourself by planting your feet and b) you can't reach a foot pedal. Well, you can, but it completely defeats the point of using a kneeling chair and ain't ideal for posture.
Wow they are expensive, I bet they are good though. I agree with spending a little more on office chair so it doesn't fall apart and wobble
Thanks :)






I use a saddle seat on wheels like this
http://www.beautelle.co.uk/water/Saddle%20Seating.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjwg_fZBRAoEiwAppv p-ZNiVoux0HRZzj1R9VegHAYGnjJog9pbqXME2jsXdmXkyx3pIGo 8PhoC_0AQAvD_BwE

I have a normal office chair at my computer desk where I spend a fair amount of time and I find it helps my back to switch between the two.
That seems a bit of a better price. How has it held up so far. Sorry to hear you have back problems, I'm glad the two chairs you have are helping :)

[handmadeblanks]

I have one of these:clarke-wss-1-workshop-swivel-stool (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-wss-1-workshop-swivel-stool/)

But it is a bit too high for my bench

So I'm thinking of buying one of these:height-adjustable-mechanics-seat (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cms2-height-adjustable-mechanics-seat/)

But I'm not sure I want a seat with wheels.

I like stools because they tuck away neatly under the bench and give me more room when I need it.

[enigma]

My back is good actually but it would get stiff if I spent the number of hours I do at the bench in the same chair as my computer.
We spend far too long sitting down in this job !