Comfortable and useful shop stool - do they exist?

Alan H.

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I am fortunate that I now get to spend a lot of time in my shop. I keep a laptop on one of my worktables and have a stool there to sit on. The stool is fine for a few minutes but it sure isn't the gold standard! It puts my legs to sleep and after a bit, my butt hurts.

I have read some glowing reviews and reports on "tractor seat" stools and thought about giving one a try. Ordering stools is a shot in the dark at best and I have spent time on this search before.

Here is what I have but now wanting something better. Advice and experience would be appreciated.

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Edit: here's the spot where I want a better stool.
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My bench is rather high. I often do a lot of small work so needed an adjustable seat to sometimes get at eye level and others to look down. The foot rest adjusts to prevent the legs falling asleep problem.

My vote is for the drafting seat. Only problem occurs if you have an antifatigue matt in front of your bench. Rolling won't work.

http://www.staples.ca/en/Staples-Drafting-Chair-Black/product_559775_2-CA_1_20001

David
 
I use the Kobalt pneumatic with a back rest from Lowes. Supposedly has a lifetime warranty.
 
I use my old computer chairs with the backs removed to give an adjustable height and casters.
It means I can roll it around and sit at jobs else where in the shop.
 
I just bought a swiveling stool similar to yours, but with a small backrest and the hydraulic adjustment for up and down. My original stool, wooden with a swivel top, had wooden legs and was a bit high. The new one has a perfect height adjustment range to me. Seems to be well built, with the bottom a powder coated black. Four legs. Cost $40
 
I have 2 craftsman high stools with backs and hydraulic lift. They are comfortable for me and the right height for my work bench.
Craftsman Black Adjustable Hydraulic Seat

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I also have a Seville stool from Sam's Club that is lower and I use it for Tig welding. It is also adjustable butI i removed the little back brace or back breaker as I like to call it,
Seville Classics UltraHD Cushioned Pneumatic Stool
by Seville Classics UltraHD | Item #: 582510 | Model #: 18294B |

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  • Cushioned pneumatic work stool featuring a carbon fiber texture seat
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Additional info: I bought it at Costco.
 
I used to use a non-adjustable stool but my shop is very small. The section of my bench where I do my sit-down work is not too high. So I replaced the stool with one of the folding metal chairs that the National Guard armory was getting rid of. I happen to know that they cost $7.00 each, shipping included, in the early 1990s and were made in the USA. I use a piece of folded cardboard as a cushion so I'm not worried about it getting dirty. It folds to under three inches wide.

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Honda Odyssey seat with 1K lb. lazy Susan and casters. It also reclines when you have the need to ponder.

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