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Kurt Ullman
Jun 4, 2013, 12:54:10 PM6/4/13
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I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the bastards."-- Claire Wolfe
decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
--
America is at that awkward stage. It's too late
to work within the system, but too early to shoot
the bastards."-- Claire Wolfe
DerbyDad03
Jun 4, 2013, 2:20:36 PM6/4/13
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On Jun 4, 12:54 pm, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
> decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
> how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
Just imagine how much more help we could be if we had even the
> I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
> decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
> how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
slightest inkling as to what type of chair you are talking about.
"a chair for my outdoor table on the deck" doesn't give us a lot to
work with.
Oren
Jun 4, 2013, 3:40:39 PM6/4/13
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Kurt Ullman
Jun 4, 2013, 5:34:45 PM6/4/13
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In article <2jgsq89ou78alj7e8...@4ax.com>,
It is just a generic chair for an outside table. When you lean back it
keeps going over. I can't find either.
This is what it looks like. The ones with the round bases.
http://www.doitbest.com/Patio+sets-Do+it+Best-model-A-7A06-doitbest-sku-8
00281.dib
keeps going over. I can't find either.
This is what it looks like. The ones with the round bases.
http://www.doitbest.com/Patio+sets-Do+it+Best-model-A-7A06-doitbest-sku-8
00281.dib
Jon Danniken
Jun 4, 2013, 6:02:46 PM6/4/13
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far, to the point that it is wanting to tip backwards. In such a
scenario, one would first have to ascertain the specific reclining
mechanism (like a spring lever), then find out why it's behavior is
different now than it was before (ie, what broke).
Jon
Oren
Jun 4, 2013, 6:05:24 PM6/4/13
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On Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:34:45 -0400, Kurt Ullman <kurtu...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> It is just a generic chair for an outside table. When you lean back it
>keeps going over. I can't find either.
>This is what it looks like. The ones with the round bases.
Link fixed:
<http://www.doitbest.com/Patio+sets-Do+it+Best-model-A-7A06-doitbest-sku-800281.dib>
Check under the seat. Ensure the seat is fastened to the swivel base.
wrote:
> It is just a generic chair for an outside table. When you lean back it
>keeps going over. I can't find either.
>This is what it looks like. The ones with the round bases.
<http://www.doitbest.com/Patio+sets-Do+it+Best-model-A-7A06-doitbest-sku-800281.dib>
Check under the seat. Ensure the seat is fastened to the swivel base.
hrho...@sbcglobal.net
Jun 4, 2013, 6:15:42 PM6/4/13
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On Jun 4, 5:05 pm, Oren <O...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
> On Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:34:45 -0400, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com>
differences.
> On Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:34:45 -0400, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > It is just a generic chair for an outside table. When you lean back it
> >keeps going over. I can't find either.
> >This is what it looks like. The ones with the round bases.
>
> Link fixed:
>
> <http://www.doitbest.com/Patio+sets-Do+it+Best-model-A-7A06-doitbest-s...>
>
> > It is just a generic chair for an outside table. When you lean back it
> >keeps going over. I can't find either.
> >This is what it looks like. The ones with the round bases.
>
> Link fixed:
>
>
> Check under the seat. Ensure the seat is fastened to the swivel base.
Do you have an identical but non-tipping chair?? Compare the mounting
> Check under the seat. Ensure the seat is fastened to the swivel base.
differences.
Stormin Mormon
Jun 4, 2013, 6:13:18 PM6/4/13
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We need photos. Too many different types of chairs.
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Christopher A. Young
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Learn more about Jesus
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Stormin Mormon
Jun 4, 2013, 6:14:46 PM6/4/13
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Never worked on one of those. Wish I could offer more.
"Kurt Ullman" <kurtu...@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:xPmdnbZzuMPqwDPM...@earthlink.com...
It is just a generic chair for an outside table. When you lean back it
keeps going over. I can't find either.
This is what it looks like. The ones with the round bases.
http://www.doitbest.com/Patio+sets-Do+it+Best-model-A-7A06-doitbest-sku-800281.dib
"Kurt Ullman" <kurtu...@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:xPmdnbZzuMPqwDPM...@earthlink.com...
It is just a generic chair for an outside table. When you lean back it
keeps going over. I can't find either.
This is what it looks like. The ones with the round bases.
http://www.doitbest.com/Patio+sets-Do+it+Best-model-A-7A06-doitbest-sku-800281.dib
ChairMan
Jun 4, 2013, 9:04:54 PM6/4/13
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In news:xPmdnbZzuMPqwDPM...@earthlink.com,
Kurt Ullman <kurtu...@yahoo.com> belched:
If so, the only thing I can think of is the base(post) on the chair is
improperly mounted.
Try removing it and turning it around, it should change the center of the
chair and eliminate the tipping.
If not, get new chairs<g>
Kurt Ullman <kurtu...@yahoo.com> belched:
> In article <2jgsq89ou78alj7e8...@4ax.com>,
> Oren <Or...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 4 Jun 2013 11:20:36 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
>> <teama...@eznet.net> wrote:
>>
>>> On Jun 4, 12:54 pm, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of
>>>> sudden decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any
>>>> suggestions on how to either fix it or McGyver something so it
>>>> won't kill people?
>>>
>>> Just imagine how much more help we could be if we had even the
>>> slightest inkling as to what type of chair you are talking about.
>>>
>>> "a chair for my outdoor table on the deck" doesn't give us a lot to
>>> work with.
>>>
>>
>> Like some things here, we need a make and model number:-\
>
> It is just a generic chair for an outside table. When you lean back it
> keeps going over. I can't find either.
> This is what it looks like. The ones with the round bases.
> http://www.doitbest.com/Patio+sets-Do+it+Best-model-A-7A06-doitbest-sku-8
> 00281.dib
I assume it's a swivel base?
> Oren <Or...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 4 Jun 2013 11:20:36 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
>> <teama...@eznet.net> wrote:
>>
>>> On Jun 4, 12:54 pm, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of
>>>> sudden decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any
>>>> suggestions on how to either fix it or McGyver something so it
>>>> won't kill people?
>>>
>>> Just imagine how much more help we could be if we had even the
>>> slightest inkling as to what type of chair you are talking about.
>>>
>>> "a chair for my outdoor table on the deck" doesn't give us a lot to
>>> work with.
>>>
>>
>> Like some things here, we need a make and model number:-\
>
> It is just a generic chair for an outside table. When you lean back it
> keeps going over. I can't find either.
> This is what it looks like. The ones with the round bases.
> http://www.doitbest.com/Patio+sets-Do+it+Best-model-A-7A06-doitbest-sku-8
> 00281.dib
If so, the only thing I can think of is the base(post) on the chair is
improperly mounted.
Try removing it and turning it around, it should change the center of the
chair and eliminate the tipping.
If not, get new chairs<g>
Kurt Ullman
Jun 4, 2013, 9:30:18 PM6/4/13
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In article <kolo6c$a5e$1...@speranza.aioe.org>,
Nothing obvious... even comparing it with the one that is still good.
That was one of the reasons I asked for suggestions as to what to look
for.
That was one of the reasons I asked for suggestions as to what to look
for.
Ed Pawlowski
Jun 4, 2013, 9:33:41 PM6/4/13
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On Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:54:10 -0400, Kurt Ullman <kurtu...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
>decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
>how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
Move it to the deck rail. Tie it to it if needed.
wrote:
>I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
>decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
>how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
Doug
Jun 4, 2013, 9:37:12 PM6/4/13
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how to fix it <g> .
I agree, a picture or make/model number always helps for starters.
Oren
Jun 4, 2013, 9:37:31 PM6/4/13
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On Tue, 4 Jun 2013 20:04:54 -0500, "ChairMan" <nos...@thanks.com>
wrote:
>I assume it's a swivel base?
Seems so to me.
>If so, the only thing I can think of is the base(post) on the chair is
>improperly mounted.
Yes
>Try removing it and turning it around, it should change the center of the
>chair and eliminate the tipping.
Count the fasteners. If you get an odd number, add one and divide by
two.
>If not, get new chairs<g>
... or keep counting
wrote:
>I assume it's a swivel base?
>If so, the only thing I can think of is the base(post) on the chair is
>improperly mounted.
>Try removing it and turning it around, it should change the center of the
>chair and eliminate the tipping.
two.
>If not, get new chairs<g>
Pat
Jun 5, 2013, 7:55:02 AM6/5/13
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>>I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
>>decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
>>how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
>
more traditional springs. They are like a single layer leaf spring.
If one of the two is broken or has become disconnected, it might not
be obvious when looking at it without someone sitting in it try to
lean back.
Kurt Ullman
Jun 5, 2013, 8:02:21 AM6/5/13
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In article <td5tq81dii049loe1...@4ax.com>,
I have some pics, should have them up on flickr by tomorrow. I'll post
the URLs then.
the URLs then.
Doug
Jun 5, 2013, 10:10:34 AM6/5/13
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On Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:02:21 -0400, Kurt Ullman <kurtu...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>In article <td5tq81dii049loe1...@4ax.com>,
> "Doug" <do...@void.com> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:40:39 -0700, Oren <Or...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
>>
>> >On Tue, 4 Jun 2013 11:20:36 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
>> ><teama...@eznet.net> wrote:
>> >
>> >>On Jun 4, 12:54 pm, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >>> I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
>> >>> decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
>> >>> how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
>> >>
>> >>Just imagine how much more help we could be if we had even the
>> >>slightest inkling as to what type of chair you are talking about.
>> >>
>> >>"a chair for my outdoor table on the deck" doesn't give us a lot to
>> >>work with.
>> >>
>> >
>> >Like some things here, we need a make and model number:-\
>>
>>
>> Come on Oren, it's just like 1000 other chairs. You can't tell him
>> how to fix it <g> .
>>
>> I agree, a picture or make/model number always helps for starters.
>
>I have some pics, should have them up on flickr by tomorrow. I'll post
>the URLs then.
Kurt, I didn't mean to sound like I was getting on your case. I meant
it in a generic sense and I know sometimes we all forget.
wrote:
>In article <td5tq81dii049loe1...@4ax.com>,
> "Doug" <do...@void.com> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:40:39 -0700, Oren <Or...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
>>
>> >On Tue, 4 Jun 2013 11:20:36 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
>> ><teama...@eznet.net> wrote:
>> >
>> >>On Jun 4, 12:54 pm, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >>> I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
>> >>> decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
>> >>> how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
>> >>
>> >>Just imagine how much more help we could be if we had even the
>> >>slightest inkling as to what type of chair you are talking about.
>> >>
>> >>"a chair for my outdoor table on the deck" doesn't give us a lot to
>> >>work with.
>> >>
>> >
>> >Like some things here, we need a make and model number:-\
>>
>>
>> Come on Oren, it's just like 1000 other chairs. You can't tell him
>> how to fix it <g> .
>>
>> I agree, a picture or make/model number always helps for starters.
>
>I have some pics, should have them up on flickr by tomorrow. I'll post
>the URLs then.
it in a generic sense and I know sometimes we all forget.
Kurt Ullman
Jun 5, 2013, 11:53:49 AM6/5/13
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In article <9khuq8tqcguh602tc...@4ax.com>,
I just took it as a suggestion of how I could get better advice. Nothing
more. After 15 years as a Psych RN, I am hard to upset anyway. As I
mention to people quite often it is hard to get my riled up since I am
used to having been insulted by pros (grin).
more. After 15 years as a Psych RN, I am hard to upset anyway. As I
mention to people quite often it is hard to get my riled up since I am
used to having been insulted by pros (grin).
DD_BobK
Jun 5, 2013, 2:12:35 PM6/5/13
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On Jun 5, 8:53 am, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> In article <9khuq8tqcguh602tchslbtrc9f4akir...@4ax.com>,
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> "Doug" <d...@void.com> wrote:
> > On Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:02:21 -0400, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
> > >In article <td5tq81dii049loe1ph0f4pjoa3nglu...@4ax.com>,
> > > "Doug" <d...@void.com> wrote:
Kurt-
I stayed out of the thread until some of the details were sorted out.
I've sat in these (similar) chairs at someone's house.. they fun &
comfortable
but I found them to be border line for me wrt to balance.
I've had them "spook" me a couple times by giving me the feeling they
were going over backwards.
I always felt that the circular bases were just a bit too small.
But if you've got some chairs that "work" & one that doesn't,
I'm a bit stumped ... maybe just variation in spring force?
> In article <9khuq8tqcguh602tchslbtrc9f4akir...@4ax.com>,
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> "Doug" <d...@void.com> wrote:
> > On Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:02:21 -0400, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
> > >In article <td5tq81dii049loe1ph0f4pjoa3nglu...@4ax.com>,
> > > "Doug" <d...@void.com> wrote:
I stayed out of the thread until some of the details were sorted out.
I've sat in these (similar) chairs at someone's house.. they fun &
comfortable
but I found them to be border line for me wrt to balance.
I've had them "spook" me a couple times by giving me the feeling they
were going over backwards.
I always felt that the circular bases were just a bit too small.
But if you've got some chairs that "work" & one that doesn't,
I'm a bit stumped ... maybe just variation in spring force?
rep...@workshop.com
Jun 5, 2013, 2:25:55 PM6/5/13
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On Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:54:10 -0400, Kurt Ullman <kurtu...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
>decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
>how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
Connect the chair to a 240 volt outlet, with a nearby switch. Then
invite someone you hate to come over for cocktails. Sit them in that
chair, and you can figure out the rest......
wrote:
>I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
>decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
>how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
invite someone you hate to come over for cocktails. Sit them in that
chair, and you can figure out the rest......
gregz
Jun 5, 2013, 8:47:03 PM6/5/13
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Kurt Ullman <kurtu...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
> decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
> how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
I had an office chair I landed on my ass a few times.
> I have a chair for my outdoor table on the deck that has all of sudden
> decided to go back WAY too far and nearly tips over. Any suggestions on
> how to either fix it or McGyver something so it won't kill people?
Duct tape it.
Greg
hrho...@sbcglobal.net
Jun 5, 2013, 10:22:35 PM6/5/13
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On Jun 5, 10:53 am, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> In article <9khuq8tqcguh602tchslbtrc9f4akir...@4ax.com>,
>
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>
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>
> "Doug" <d...@void.com> wrote:
> > On Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:02:21 -0400, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
> > >In article <td5tq81dii049loe1ph0f4pjoa3nglu...@4ax.com>,
> > > "Doug" <d...@void.com> wrote:
> In article <9khuq8tqcguh602tchslbtrc9f4akir...@4ax.com>,
>
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> "Doug" <d...@void.com> wrote:
> > On Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:02:21 -0400, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
> > >In article <td5tq81dii049loe1ph0f4pjoa3nglu...@4ax.com>,
>
> - Show quoted text -
Are you going to post pix of the bad chair as well as pix of a good
chair (the actual mechanism, that is, not the catalog/poster pictures
you originally posted?
Oren
Jun 6, 2013, 3:54:08 PM6/6/13
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On Wed, 5 Jun 2013 19:22:35 -0700 (PDT), "hrho...@sbcglobal.net"
<hrho...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>Are you going to post pix of the bad chair as well as pix of a good
>chair (the actual mechanism, that is, not the catalog/poster pictures
>you originally posted?
tap, tap, tap, tap.
<hrho...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>Are you going to post pix of the bad chair as well as pix of a good
>chair (the actual mechanism, that is, not the catalog/poster pictures
>you originally posted?
Standing by.
DerbyDad03
Jun 6, 2013, 4:08:07 PM6/6/13
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On Jun 6, 3:54 pm, Oren <O...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
> On Wed, 5 Jun 2013 19:22:35 -0700 (PDT), "hrhofm...@sbcglobal.net"
It's a generic chair, so any generic fix should work.
> On Wed, 5 Jun 2013 19:22:35 -0700 (PDT), "hrhofm...@sbcglobal.net"
>
> <hrhofm...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >Are you going to post pix of the bad chair as well as pix of a good
> >chair (the actual mechanism, that is, not the catalog/poster pictures
> >you originally posted?
>
> tap, tap, tap, tap.
>
> Standing by.
I don't know what all the fuss is about.
> <hrhofm...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >Are you going to post pix of the bad chair as well as pix of a good
> >chair (the actual mechanism, that is, not the catalog/poster pictures
> >you originally posted?
>
> tap, tap, tap, tap.
>
> Standing by.
It's a generic chair, so any generic fix should work.
Oren
Jun 6, 2013, 4:24:52 PM6/6/13
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DerbyDad03
Jun 6, 2013, 4:37:29 PM6/6/13
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Kurt Ullman
Jun 6, 2013, 7:30:43 PM6/6/13
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In article <n5q1r81a7bc787c8f...@4ax.com>,
Sorry. Client problems have surfaced. It may be this weekend before I
have the time. I'll post when I get them up.
have the time. I'll post when I get them up.
DerbyDad03
Jun 11, 2013, 9:43:17 PM6/11/13
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