Jay,

I have an old Takahashi observing chair in good condition. You can try it if you like to compare, contact me off list. It is similar to the ones you are looking at. Metal is rather cold to grab, that is the only draw back I can think of. I could be convinced to part with it. Erik Jay,

I don't know if you still want to build a chair or not, but I just built one of these over the weekend:

http://www.homebuiltastronomy.com/stool/

It was real easy to make and was only about $20 in supplies.

Troy

On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 11:14 PM, JayLEads <jayleads@gmail.com> wrote:

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I was going to build a denver or other similar chair but after doing research I'm not sure if I like the tension idea. So I have the okay from the CFO/CEO to buy a chair and in researching I have it down to the Stardust Chair http://www.handsonoptics.com/gen_stardust.html or the Smart Seat II Chair http://yhst-1469288697390.stores.yahoo.net/smsmch.html.

I would welcome any opinions or advice on these.

Thanks,

Jay

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The buyastrostuff.com chair is made by Seiko (Japan) and is their "Best Work Chair". They also make a ladder type chair like the other two. The buyastro stuff chair's infinite, one-handed adjustment is very useful. I have used one for 8 years and find it great for observing and other things around the house. Plus, I know Frank and Ray that own buyastrostuff.com in Denver and they are great folks. No worry about getting what you pay for. Hank

Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:36:22 -0600 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com From: gross@math.utah.edu Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Chair

Have you considered the following chair:

http://www.buyastrostuff.com/store/Metal-astro-chair-frame-page.htm

It is quite a bit cheaper. I have one and like it a lot. Based upon my recommendation, both Roger Fry and Craig and Ann Blanchard purchased this chair as well so you could check with them how they like it.

Fletch

...

I was going to build a denver or other similar chair but after doing research I'm not sure if I like the tension idea. So I have the okay from the CFO/CEO to buy a chair and in researching I have it down to the Stardust Chair http://www.handsonoptics.com/gen_stardust.html or the Smart Seat II Chair http://yhst-1469288697390.stores.yahoo.net/smsmch.html.

I would welcome any opinions or advice on these.

Thanks,

Jay

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