seat build

David Beckner · Post by **David Beckner** » 18 Feb 2010 6:33 pm

thought I would throw this out there .. I am thinking of building a seat out of some scrap walnut ..using conduit flanges and pipe fo the legs but I want to get the dimensions right..ANY HELP???

Steve English · Post by **Steve English** » 19 Feb 2010 9:33 am

Here's a link to a previous thread:

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... highlight=

I posted the dimensions and pictures of the one I built, and I'm certain there's a lot more good info out there if you do a search.

Johnny Baker · Post by **Johnny Baker** » 20 Feb 2010 5:21 pm

I built one out of plywood, 3/4" with a back rest, right in the lower part for comfort and put swivel
casters on it, handles on the sides, and put a very
comfortably padded and hinged locking lid. Don't look
like anything you'd buy but something you'd be proud
to have and use. Good luck on youre build.

Patrick Laffrat · Post by **Patrick Laffrat** » 21 Feb 2010 6:10 am

David Beckner · Post by **David Beckner** » 24 Feb 2010 2:33 pm

thanks for the input..i am starting construction now and when finished will post a picture

Boo Bernstein · Post by **Boo Bernstein** » 24 Feb 2010 5:47 pm

While we're on the subject of building seats, do you have a suggestion for a good hinge for the top of the seat? My Sho-Bud seat finally came apart (after 34 years!). I want a good solid hinge -- but, hopefully, something that isn't completely industrial looking. Thanks for your help. Boo

Andy Hinton · Post by **Andy Hinton** » 24 Feb 2010 5:55 pm

Bo; Go to your hardware store & get a 1 in. piano hinge. they usually come in lengths from 1 ft, to 3 0r 4 ft. Easy to cut to desired length. Looks like a factory job when finished. Andy H.

David Beckner · Post by **David Beckner** » 24 Feb 2010 6:58 pm

I agree a piano hinge will work excellent..some hardware stores carry hinges like you would see on a blanket chest or fine furniture.( i think they call them butterfly) I was lucky to find a flight case like they ship hospital equipment in which is what i am using..they look identical to those used on guitar cases.

Bill Ford · Post by **Bill Ford** » 25 Feb 2010 5:42 am

Patrick,
That looks to me like an aluminum utility case with a cushion, etc, if it is, great idea, solves the latch/hinge issue....I like it.

Bill

Patrick Laffrat · Post by **Patrick Laffrat** » 25 Feb 2010 7:37 am

You're right Bill, a case from local DIYshop with the rest of a camping seat broken, aluminium corner, plywood, a polyurethane cushion,and a piece of skaï.. not too much equipment and money but more time of thought!
I like it and my bottom too!

Andrew Noecker · Post by **Andrew Noecker** » 25 Feb 2010 9:41 am

I just finished mine. I'm really happy with it.

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Andrew Noecker · Post by **Andrew Noecker** » 25 Feb 2010 9:56 am

I just finished mine. I'm really happy with it.

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Patrick Laffrat · Post by **Patrick Laffrat** » 25 Feb 2010 10:39 am

professional job Andrew!

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