Reloading Bench Stool Recommendations

[peeplwtchr]

Hi All-

I bought a Craftsman stool about a year ago for $120.00, and it already drops lower when I sit on it, and rocks. Can anyone recommend one that is made better? Pro quality?

Requirements:
- Height adjustable
- Swivel
- Backrest

Thanks!

 

[WestKentucky]

Screw type height adjust is the way to go for longevity. Beyond that it’s an aesthetic and comfort thing, so to each his own.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Hi All-

I bought a Craftsman stool about a year ago for $120.00, and it already drops lower when I sit on it, and rocks. Can anyone recommend one that is made better? Pro quality?

Requirements:
- Height adjustable
- Swivel
- Backrest

Thanks!

Check a medical supply store for an optometrist's or pharmacist's stool. Make sure they understand your height requirements and be ready for a sticker shock.

 

[Goofball84]

I use an old executive desk for my reloading bench. I found that I am more comfortable standing when working the press. Then I use an office chair when doing case prep work, throwing charges for the single stage, etc. I tried sitting on a bar stool at the press, also tried sitting low in a chair at the press. Both ways I felt unstable when pulling the lever. I feel like I get better balance and leverage standing and using my whole body when pulling, pushing, looking, reaching, etc.

 

[Riomouse911]

I use an old executive desk for my reloading bench. I found that I am more comfortable standing when working the press. Then I use an office chair when doing case prep work, throwing charges for the single stage, etc. I tried sitting on a bar stool at the press, also tried sitting low in a chair at the press. Both ways I felt unstable when pulling the lever. I feel like I get better balance and leverage standing and using my whole body when pulling, pushing, looking, reaching, etc.

I also stand when reloading. I find it a way to get a bit of extra exercise when I’m spending an afternoon in the garage loading ammo.

For regular sitting sessions doing other things I just use Winchester barstools I won in shooting tournament raffles years ago.

Those pharmacy stools are surely sturdy and will suit your needs, hopefully you can find something similar for your bench.

Stay safe.

 

[Blue68f100]

I'm using a Lab Grade stool. The one I have sold for over $200 new in 1990. Bought it at a auction for $30, best money I ever spent. This one was designed for rather large persons, 6'+ tall, rated at 350#. It adj low enough for me to use when I want to sit at a desk, or very tall to sit at my standing height. I also use a secretary chair which is also adjustable.

 

[Cheesemaker]

I like the OPs question. Anyone got a link to what they would use for a couple/3 hours straight?
My current setup, back starts hurting too soon :-(

 

[irishlad]

I picked up 2 stools from Harbor Freight. Work well.

https://www.harborfreight.com/adjustable-shop-stool-with-backrest-black-64499.html

 

[BigBlue 94]

My current one is a Ford barstool with back.

If you are the crafty type, you can adapt a good stool base to a single bucket seat from a truck or car.

 

[rocirish]

This is my solution to seat height adjustment

 

[74man]

I bought one with a back at Home Depot for $85.55. It was too tall for my loading bench so I shortened the legs by 3". I love it and it is for up to 275 lbs. Hyd adjustable height and adjustable back. Great for a loading stool.