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Work chair
Posted by hoborob on Sunday, October 22, 2006 6:49 PM
Some time ago on some forum or discussion group a design for a chair was presented to make working under the layout easier. I am currently looking for said item and have tried every location I can think of. Does anyone know where such info is available?
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Posted by cowman on Sunday, October 22, 2006 8:17 PM

Index of Magazines at MR home page lists a "Work Chair Dolly with Tool Holder," in an NMRA Bulletin Apr 93.  You might try auto parts stores, I have seen roll around chairs listed in tool catalogs, some with 4 legs and casters one with two large rollers.

 Good luck

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Posted by mlehman on Sunday, October 22, 2006 8:48 PM
I made mine out of the seat assembly of an old office chair. I built a wood framework, mounted casters on it, and then bolted the chair to it. It works great.



Mike Lehman

Urbana, IL

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Posted by DALCruiser on Monday, October 23, 2006 1:29 AM

While browsing the internet, I ran across a modified automotive "Crawler" for use working under the train benchwork. The castors were removed and a wooden craddle was made for the crawler to mount to and the castors were reinstalled on the bottom of the craddle. The height of the craddle would have to be established to fit your layout. One might also make it adjustable for various heights. I can't remember where I saw it, but it sure gave me the desire to build one for myself. The crawler that they used had an adjustable headrest to make it more comfortable.

 

Regards,

Dave

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Posted by tomikawaTT on Monday, October 23, 2006 9:27 PM

For my (currently frequent) expeditions under the benchwork I use an unmodified creeper.  Can't remember the manufacturer, but it was purchased at a local auto parts shop for under $30.00.

This particular creeper has a steel frame, six casters, nice padding and an adjustable headrest.  It easily handles my not-inconsiderable bulk, and has taken a lot of the discomfort out of installing risers and under-the-track framing.  [I use steel studs for L (C?) girders, joists and risers, and screwed from the underside steel angles to de-warp my plywood roadbed.]

Chuck (who will use almost any excuse to lay down)

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Posted by Medina1128 on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 11:01 PM

Dal, there was a an article in Model Railroader on how to make that exact creeper. I just couldn't find that issue...

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Posted by claycts on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 11:25 PM

Sears and Harbor freight have them. About $39.00

 

Take Care George Pavlisko Driving Race cars and working on HO trains More fun than I can stand!!!

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