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Topic: Folding Stool Leg Extension Suggestions |
Lawrence Lupkin
From: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2004 7:56 am
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I recently got my hands on a very compact stool that folds flat enough to allow me to strap it to my S-10 case. It's usable, but not quite high enough for my long legs.
Can anyone recommend anything to attach to the bottoms of the legs to permanently increase the stool's height by a few inches, while still maintaining it's low profile? I was envisioning those things that you put on the legs of your bed to raise it up enough to allow storage underneath. Only smaller.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
(I'm hoping this is in the right category, B0b. I'm considering it an equipment issue.)
(Edited for spelling)[This message was edited by Lawrence Lupkin on 11 November 2004 at 07:57 AM.] |
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Bill Ford
From: Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 11 Nov 2004 3:34 pm
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Lawrence,
If the leg diameter is the same,or real close,there is a solid connector used with electrical conduit,it has setscrews in it and may be strong enough to do what you need. Look in the electrical dept at Lowes, or Home depot. Get four of those, and a length of conduit (if the size is right) and cut to whatever length you need. Or you may slide the pipe over the stool legs , and use it that way,if the stool legs are strong enough.
Bill[This message was edited by Bill Ford on 11 November 2004 at 03:35 PM.] |
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HowardR
From: N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 11 Nov 2004 8:23 pm
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Good luck with your stool, Lawrence |
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Dan Chroninger
From: Blackriver Falls, Wisconson, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2004 5:05 am
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I ues cruck tips and put 3/4"flat washers
inside then a wrap of black tape to keep them in place, that will get you 1/4" or so. Dan Chroninger
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Lawrence Lupkin
From: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2004 5:11 am
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Thanks Bill. I hadn't thought of that. I shall investigate.
Howard, the Regularity of your wit seems like such a Waste here in the Bowels of the internet. You could have so much more Impact Wiping the floor with a live audience. Alas, you are of strong comedic Fiber. Don't go Soft on us!
[This message was edited by Lawrence Lupkin on 12 November 2004 at 05:19 AM.] |
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Lawrence Lupkin
From: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2004 5:18 am
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Dan,
Pardon my ignorance, but could you explain what a "cruck tip" is? I've only hear the word "cruck" used in an architectural context.
Thanks!
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Farris Currie
From: Ona, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Nov 2004 5:30 am
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HA , ever had a broke leg?? crutch |
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Jim Palenscar
From: Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2004 7:08 am
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Another option is to put an appropriately sized spacer (I've used wood sucessfully) between the seat and the legs (remove the legs- attach the spacer to the seat- reattach the legs to the spacer). |
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Lawrence Lupkin
From: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2004 7:11 am
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Unfortunately, Jim, the only way I would be able to take the legs off would be with a saw. It's definately going to have to be from the bottom up. |
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Joey Aguilera
From: Whittier, California, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2004 9:08 am
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Since all you need is a couple of inches have you considered adding a cushion to the stool. I needed a few inches on the seat I am using and one of my kitchen chair cushions did the trick. |
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Bill Ford
From: Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 12 Nov 2004 12:19 pm
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OR....a piece of thick styrofoam,with a cushion on top to get the right ride hight. I would suggest ,dig a hole for you steel to sit in but, it's pretty inconvienet try'in to carry a hole with you, bricks to set your stool on,bricks would be handy in a brawl.
( I'm duckin now)
BF |
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Joey Aguilera
From: Whittier, California, USA
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Posted 12 Nov 2004 2:10 pm
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Sometimes my stool is like a brick
Sorry, I couldn't resist. |
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Jon Light
From: Saugerties, NY
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Posted 14 Nov 2004 10:57 am
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This problem is solved. As you will see in your email, Lawrence, come by Hank's tonite and I will have your extensions for you. Folks--this is a super solution for a very lightweight seat that folds flat enough to bungee to your steel case. My solution uses two threaded plastic plumbing fittings and a rubber end (cruck tip, I reckon) per leg at a grand total of, like $8 on top of the $20 for the seat at Target. The durability of the extenders is a question mark but we shall see. |
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Lawrence Lupkin
From: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2004 12:13 pm
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Woo hoo! |
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Thomas Bancroft
From: Matawan, New Jersey, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2004 8:50 am
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Guess I'm too late with the J-Lo Butt Augmentation suggestion huh? The Brooklyn Phone book coulda worked too. |
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LARRY COLE
From: LANCASTER, OHIO, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2004 9:12 am
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I was going to say cut two inches off your legs(below the knees of course) but I like the hole idea.
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