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Topic: question about seats? |
Ron Sodos
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 3 Nov 2005 2:34 pm |
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| I would like to know if any of you know a seat manufacturer that does not use conduit strap for the legs. I bought an expensive top of the line seat (not going to mention brand) that uses the standard single bolted conduit strap for the legs. In weeks the legs were loose and I have replaced the conduit straps 3 times and added a 3rd in the middle. I now carry a hammer as part of my equipment to pound the legs temporarily tight before each gig. After a set or 2 the legs are already loose. I need a seat with a better way of mounting the legs. Anybody experience this problem?? Any advice?? [This message was edited by Ron Sodos on 03 November 2005 at 02:36 PM.] |
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Glenn Austin
From:
Montreal, Canada
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Posted 3 Nov 2005 3:32 pm
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| On my WC Edgar seat, each side has 2 straps holding the legs on. Each of those straps has 2 carriage bolts with washers holding them on. They have never come loose in the 4 or 5 years I've had it. In fact the legs are as snug as when I got it. You could try and install straps that require 2 bolts. Bolted through the bottom of the plywood box with washers on both sides. I'm not understanding how a hammer can temporarily fix this though. |
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Ron Sodos
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 3 Nov 2005 7:45 pm
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There is no room to put 2 bolts on the mounts on this seat. The legs are mounted close to the sidewall and the single bolt conduit straps are bolted on the insidfe of the leg. The other side of the conduit strap is tucked behind the leg and the sidewall. When I hit the hammer against the conduit strap it tightens it temporarily.
Anyway Does WC Edgar have a website I am ready to replace this seat. |
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 4 Nov 2005 3:14 am
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| There has to be a problem with the particular seat you have. I've built about a dozen seats, that are still in use the last time I checked and they are still working OK. I have a "sidekick" seat that the leg "clamps" have not worked loose and that includes some "road" work over the last 3 years which is hard on equipment (setting up tearing down every night). |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 4 Nov 2005 10:49 am
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| Ron , I got a seat from W.C., and can recomend them to anyone.W.C.'s price, service and quality are second to none.You will find W.C. a gentleman to deal with.Regards Malcolm |
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Ron Randall
From:
Dallas, Texas, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2005 7:12 pm
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Consider a drummers "throne". Inexpensive and completly adjustable up and down. Some have backrests. Very comfortable at half the price.
Good Luck
Ron |
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Grant Johnson
From:
Nashville TN
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Posted 4 Nov 2005 7:31 pm
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| I also have a WC Edgar steel seat. I found it to be a great deal. WC is a good guy to deal with and he was helpful and straight-up throughout the process. I am a big guy (6'2" 250lbs) and it is holding up well. |
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Rick Nicklas
From:
Verona, Mo. (deceased)
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Posted 4 Nov 2005 9:59 pm
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I wish I could find a comfortable seat with adjustable legs and back.... anyone know of one?
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Rick
Kline U-12, Session 500, Goodrich L-10k
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2005 10:18 pm
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One thing that you might consider is to add a strip of durable fabric (leather, nylon strapping, old seat belt material, etc.) between the conduit strapping and the leg itself. The strap will compress and add resistance to the leg moving but should help keep either the leg or the conduit srap from wearing out.
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