Rolling seats - Save backs?

[foxbody]

Was thinking of buying a rolling seat for detailing/claying sides of cars and bottom of doors, etc. Don't have one and noticed yesterday started getting sore after bending over w/ pc. Any suggestions, I do think it would need some good wheels w/ bearings. Any suggestions as to where to look. I'm thinking it will become like a good pair of shoes for a runner.

 

[usdm]

You could check Home Dept, Lowes, or Sears to start. Or you

could try a autobody supply store.



I know exactly how you feel, though. But it's not my back that

I have problems with; constant crouching has caused severe

pain between the top of my foot, and and the base of my leg. Using

a stool (even w/o wheels) helps relieve the pressure off that section

of my body.Anytime I have to do any work on the lower sections

I always use something, whether it's a stool, a milk crate, or

whatever, that's what I'll use.

 

[rollman]

I use 2 different types , one is your regular mechanic's creeper ( the low type) http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/NTELargeImageView?rfno=200317495&storeId=6970

I like the wheels , they roll over everything and don't mark up driveways.



I use this one to but not as much as the creeper.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=3338



The creeper is real nice to work on , I can roll around the entire car with out a problem and my back doesn't hurt from all that bending.

 

[96 328ic]

I use 2 different types , one is your regular mechanic's creeper ( the low type) http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/NTELargeImageView?rfno=200317495&storeId=6970

I like the wheels , they roll over everything and don't mark up driveways.



I use this one to but not as much as the creeper.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=3338



The creeper is real nice to work on , I can roll around the entire car with out a problem and my back doesn't hurt from all that bending.

i have the second one.... 16 dollars shipped from ebay and it works great!

 

[Setec Astronomy]

I have this one: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...al=TOOL&pid=00951118000&subcat=Lift+Equipment



I find it invaluable for working on the sides of the car.



You could also get this one for less which doesn't have adjustable height: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...al=TOOL&pid=00951108000&subcat=Lift+Equipment

They both are on wheels, which helps too.

 

[imported_hadboosttroy]

i have a 20 dollar one from sears, craftsman, and it is invaluable. i honestly would quit detailing if i didnt have it!!!

 

[jimmybuffit]

We find that very inexpensive ($25) secretarial chairs are invaluable.



I also have the Racatac Stool , which I highly recommend for the Pro Detailer. Iy may seem expensive, but not when you use it everyday.



Jim

 

[cwcad]

I have a rolling seat that has been previously mentioned but the seat is wearing out. The wheels areflat on one side from to much sliding on course concrete. I recieved this link http://www.sourcemedicalequipment.com/catalog/category.asp?category_id=191 from someone on the site who is a larger than normal person like myself. I have been thinking of ordering something like this to replace my rolling shop stool. Yet there are some other outstanding rolling stools out there as have been mentioned previously in this post.



Just food for thought!!

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Hmmm....secretarial chair....that's a good idea!

 

[mdsmithers]

yup, that's what I use, an old armless office chair on wheels, set to the lowest level. Saves my back.

 

[kompressornsc]

I also have the Racatac Stool , which I highly recommend for the Pro Detailer. Iy may seem expensive, but not when you use it everyday.



Jim

On days that Jimmy is not detailing, he takes it Downtown and does his Eddie Murphy impersonation from "Trading Places" to earn some extra cash... :LOLOL

 

[foxbody]

Thanks all.

 

[GT3]

I recently purchased a product called the "Low Profile Detailing Seat". Fantastic! It helps me do faster and higher quality work on the lowest areas of my 911. Great Product!

 

[seaotter]

I've been wanting to get me one; my knees seem to always hurt the most.

 

[todd@bsaw]

Old thread, but thanks for bringing it up! I'm now looking into one of those Racatac stools Jimmy posted. Very cool! Right now I use a mechanics stool, but the wheels and bearings are going bad. I used to use a secretarial stools as well and it was almost better than the mechanics stool.

 

[SVR]

They sure do make washing doors easier

I'm using my fathers rolling seat atm, I've been really sore so many times from all the bending I do with each job that this is a must have

 

[imported_Jakerooni]

I have 2 of them here at the shop.... They sit over in the corner.... Never used. I guess if you have all day to do one car it's ok but for the most part they just eat up more time.

 

[GT3]

I have found the "Low Profile Detailing Seat" perfect for my 911 as it gets you off of your knees and your products are with you in the side trays so you detail all of the low areas of your car at the same time. The "Racatac" Product keeps you on your knees and is too high a working position for my 911. The "Low Profile Detailing Seat" is designed for detailing the lowest areas of your vehicle. Perfect for my 911 it saves me time and my knees and back too. Also it is very comfortable which helps me do higher quality work. I found the "Low Profile Detailing Seat" at California Car Covers.

 

[RTexasF]

I bought two from O'Reiley's that were $20 each. They have the A/C Delco logo on the seat cover. Too old, too fat to be without them.

One seat broke the first time I sat on it but it was an easy fix with some scrap wood. The other has never even as much as creaked.

 

[AMDin93103]

I have 2 of them here at the shop.... They sit over in the corner.... Never used. I guess if you have all day to do one car it's ok but for the most part they just eat up more time.

Please explain?