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    Old 08-17-2010, 07:49 PM
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    I also went to Staples and tried out all the office chairs until I found my perfect fit. It has arms that are easily removed when they are in the way. I don't lean back when I sew but I like to rest my back while using the seam ripper or trimming, etc.
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    Old 08-18-2010, 12:20 AM
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    I use a computer chair, but could not find one without the arms...so my DH took them off for me. Very comfy to sit the tush on.
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    Old 08-18-2010, 02:17 AM
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    Chairs were a major consideration while setting up a sewing clinic for my 4-H students. I wanted an adjustable chair because of the various heights of the kids. I wanted 5 points of contact to the floor to reduce the "lean-back" potential so prone by active kids. I couldn't afford 4 office chairs in one pop, so I visited the flea market.

    I found good chairs, at different vendors, different markets, for $8 and $10. I tried each one to be certain that the backs and seats were adjustable and the wheels rolled easily. The students will make seat covers or pads for the backs and seats so that all chairs in the room will match, also for long term protection.

    So, good task chairs, or computer chairs, as they may be known are available at almost disposable prices. Just try them on for size.
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    Old 08-18-2010, 02:28 AM
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    I use a gym ball - gives my pelvic floor a workout while i sit and sew or type.
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    Old 08-18-2010, 02:44 AM
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    I use an office chair too. I think it came from Lowes, back when they had a little bit of furniture. It's leather, has wheels and arms, and reclines and swivels. I love it. :)

    Be sure to check to see if any are listed on CraigsList before plunking down a lot of money. I see them all the time on our local CraigsList. DH found a used but decent chair for just $5. :thumbup:
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    Old 08-18-2010, 04:27 AM
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    I agree with Emma S Staples is the place to go. I got my chair their for under a $l00.
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    Old 08-18-2010, 04:42 AM
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    I use a bar stool I got at Bed,Bath, & Beyond - it raises & lowers so I can raise it and sit to cut fabric or lower it for sewing - at the lowest level I'm still a tad higher than a regular chair so I have a better view of what I'm sewing.
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    Old 08-18-2010, 05:11 AM
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    Originally Posted by IBQUILTIN
    I have an office chair also, but since we put in a laminate floor, when I push on the foot pedal of my machine, I scoot half way across the room. Its a riot. DH is figuring a way to lock the casters for me so its easier
    I have hard wood floors and had to put a throw rug under my chair so it would stay put, but I can still roll away when I need to.
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    Old 08-18-2010, 05:16 AM
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    Originally Posted by NannaJen
    New to all this, have been reading lots, learning lots, now I figure its time I interacted. I have an unusual chair or rather a stool. It is a workbench stool bought at local motor spare parts outlet (males in my family are all in the motor trade) on sale. has like Harley Davidson motor bike saddle seat. all adjustable thingy's, back, height seat etc., no arms, good solid base with foot rest and wheels, great. No 2 son wants it for his workshop, no way - til my will's read anyway. Love all the chat you girls and guys have.
    This is interesting. I was just reading about the carpet cutting blades that work for rotary cutters that Harbor Freight carries. Now I read this post...Harbor Freight has these stools also. I've been looking at them and may now buy one. Along with the cutting blades. Poor Harbor Freight...they don't know what's hit them! :-D
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    Old 08-18-2010, 09:56 AM
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    I found a set of four older vinyl dining chairs w/rollers at an estate sale for $10. They needed a lot of cleaning, but work great for my sewing and computer workstations.
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