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Detachable wheelbase for swivel chair [DIY] (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 months ago by nicerdicer2@sh.itjust.works to c/possumlodgeskunkworks@sh.itjust.works

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What do you do when you have a pretty comfortable swivel chair but want to move it around like an office chair? You bulid a six wheel flatbed trailer for it.

The swivel chair is attached with zip ties so it could be removed any time without damage to the chair. Now the chair has two functions: swinging/ swivelling and moving around. The part underneath the chair can be used as additional storage space as it moves around with the whole contraption.

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[–] ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

Zip ties are the modern mans duct tape. Or maybe it's the other way around. Either way it seems handy.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Wow, this looks like something I could use. I've got a similar style chair, and am currently just dragging it around on the floor. It does make the chair significantly wider though, and seems like it has extra surfaces to vacuum. Nevertheless, great execution! Thanks for posting!

[–] nicerdicer2@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

Thanks, I bet when this wheelbase could be made of metal entirely it coult be built sleeker, since metal is stronger than plywood. When I made this only plywood was an option. Also, this wooden contraption leads to more weight overall, but since you don't lift it, it is no problem. It works flawlessly.