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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:14:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: armoredsaint]
So these are made in the USA, saw a few reviews but for that cost it comes in many, many parts and screws, you should think a lot of it would be already part-assembled or welded for stability.
https://www.vyperindustrial.com/products/robust-steel-max?variant=39663172354213  |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:24:01 AM EDT
[#1]
I've looked at these multiple times for my shop but as much as I spend money on shit, just never could quite pull the trigger on them. I've heard nothing but good reviews but each time I take another look at them the price has gone even higher, value proposition just doesn't pencil out...
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:26:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Justintime2: I've looked at these multiple times for my shop but as much as I spend money on shit, just never could quite pull the trigger on them. I've heard nothing but good reviews but each time I take another look at them the price has gone even higher, value proposition just doesn't pencil out... |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:43:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: C2Installs]
[#3]
$50 in parts, $200 in marketing. Looks great in tool influencer vids and car collector IG shots. Rolls best on epoxied floors….
Yeah, no. Unless you’re making bank in your shop sitting on your butt, not sure how a $500 chair helps. I have an Aeron in my home office (remote worker) and a stool in the shop. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:44:34 AM EDT
[#4]
lol...
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IA, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:50:46 AM EDT
[#5]
I really like the ICON rolling chairs. Wait until they go on sale though.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:55:08 AM EDT
[#6]
I've looked at them multiple times.. I need something really beefy to support my 325lb fat ass, as I've broken a lot of the HF/cheap ass roller stools..
I just can't do it... If it was in the $250 area, yup, I'd treat myself. I'm just a weekend warrior and tinkerer, Not making money with it. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:55:55 AM EDT
[#7]
I use a 5 gallon bucket
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:56:01 AM EDT
[#8]
You can get the same thing, from Harbor Freight, and still have $450.00 left over.
I don't get the thought of wanting to spend huge amounts on "designer" product when something far cheaper does the same thing, and normally better. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:05:36 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USP10MM686: I really like the ICON rolling chairs. Wait until they go on sale though. https://www.harborfreight.com/brands/icon/shop-equipment-lighting/professional-adjustable-shop-seat-with-tool-storage-red-58449.html |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:16:16 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Delbaeth: This one? https://www.harborfreight.com/brands/icon/shop-equipment-lighting/professional-adjustable-shop-seat-with-tool-storage-red-58449.html Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Delbaeth: Originally Posted By USP10MM686: I really like the ICON rolling chairs. Wait until they go on sale though. https://www.harborfreight.com/brands/icon/shop-equipment-lighting/professional-adjustable-shop-seat-with-tool-storage-red-58449.html That's for mechanics, the Vyper is for ego and vanity. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:18:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tveddy: I use a 5 gallon bucket This. But I don’t have a lift so most of the time I’m just sitting or laying on the floor. I have a creeper that folds into a rolling chair if I ever really need a chair. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:18:17 AM EDT
[#12]
What are guys doing sitting down in a shop? Honest question. I’ve been in a shop for 20 years, never had a time I though “man this would easier if I could sit at a slightly elevated height”
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:27:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maslin02: What are guys doing sitting down in a shop? Honest question. I’ve been in a shop for 20 years, never had a time I though “man this would easier if I could sit at a slightly elevated height” At home when you don't have a lift.  And no, I don't have a $500 chair. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:32:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: -Obsessed-]
[#14]
It's literally clown colored.
And it's got clown feet. Holy hell that's a wide stance and huge wheels. WTF. 
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:34:59 AM EDT
[#15]
IMO sometimes the sturdiest, most durable designs are not always the prettiest.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:39:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: pale_pony]
[#16]
You can buy those fancy nylon sealed bearing scooter wheels on Amazon for a LOT less than you'd think, and put them on ANY office chair you like
They'll roll over anything, cords, cables, hoses, gravel My cats hate them 
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:45:46 AM EDT
[#17]
For that money, spend some more and get a PPT Human Hoist.
 Human Hoist | Mechanics Chair |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:51:24 AM EDT
[#18]
10% off right now. Some tools make my life easier and for that reason alone they are worth every penny, we’ll see if this is one of them.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:52:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: contract]
[#19]
I have one that's been sitting outside for awhile while we moved. Bought it brand new, then a full garage of junk = never got to use it.
I'll sell it to anyone for $250 shipped. It's the black leather version: https://www.vyperindustrial.com/collections/vyper-chairs/products/robust-steel-max PM me. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:56:55 AM EDT
[#20]
It'll still stop when you hit a random bolt on the ground..
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Posted: 3/28/2024 11:54:23 AM EDT
[Last Edit: -Obsessed-]
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kpel308: For that money, spend some more and get a PPT Human Hoist.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ68kjRMHysLike, how much more? I bet that thing is 5 grand or more. You know it's bad when you have to fill out a form to have sales call you to go through your pricing inquiry.
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NE, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 12:00:06 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sixgunner45: You can get the same thing, from Harbor Freight, and still have $450.00 left over. I don't get the thought of wanting to spend huge amounts on "designer" product when something far cheaper does the same thing, and normally better. oh by no means should he do that, he absolutely should buy these it increases his status waaaaaayyyyyy worth it |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 12:14:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pale_pony: You can buy those fancy nylon sealed bearing scooter wheels on Amazon for a LOT less than you'd think, and put them on ANY office chair you like They'll roll over anything, cords, cables, hoses, gravel My cats hate them Weeellll.... Good idea for my shop chair. Pic is not my personal chair, but identical. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 12:16:46 PM EDT
[#24]
Bought a Vyper a couple years ago after being tired of made in chyna crap. It is worth it.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 1:11:01 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skunkape71: I've looked at them multiple times.. I need something really beefy to support my 325lb fat ass, as I've broken a lot of the HF/cheap ass roller stools.. I just can't do it... If it was in the $250 area, yup, I'd treat myself. I'm just a weekend warrior and tinkerer, Not making money with it. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 1:12:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Freiheit338: Bought a Vyper a couple years ago after being tired of made in chyna crap. It is worth it.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 1:16:40 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tveddy: I use a 5 gallon bucket DO NOT SIT ON THE TOP AND ALLOW YOUR BALLSACK TO BECOME STUCK INBETWEEN THE LID AND BUCKET! |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 5:17:01 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Freiheit338: Bought a Vyper a couple years ago after being tired of made in chyna crap. It is worth it. I have one. I like it, a lot. Is it very expensive for a shop stool/chair? Yes, it is. Is it "worth it?" That is subjective...some folks spend big bucks on other things (that they deem worth the cost). Most cannot fathom spending $600 on a shop stool. Then again, most cannot fathom spending $100,000.00 on a pickup truck, or a car. This is the beauty of America: You can buy a cheap stool/car/truck/AR15/whatever... or You can buy one that is expensive. Whatever floats your boat. After some consideration, I deemed that my derrière was worth the cost of a Vyper shop stool. At the end of the day, if you don't love yourself, who the fuck else will? |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 6:21:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -Obsessed-: Like, how much more? I bet that thing is 5 grand or more. You know it's bad when you have to fill out a form to have sales call you to go through your pricing inquiry. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -Obsessed-: Originally Posted By kpel308: For that money, spend some more and get a PPT Human Hoist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ68kjRMHysLike, how much more? I bet that thing is 5 grand or more. You know it's bad when you have to fill out a form to have sales call you to go through your pricing inquiry. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 6:26:56 PM EDT
[#30]
That’s the dumbest Gucci Lifestyle brand ripoff ever posted here, since BRCC made it’s debut. Where do you even put the Nuts?
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Posted: 3/28/2024 6:29:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BillofRights]
[#31]
$500 represents a different amount for each of us.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 7:05:02 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maslin02: What are guys doing sitting down in a shop? Honest question. I’ve been in a shop for 20 years, never had a time I though “man this would easier if I could sit at a slightly elevated height” If you want your knees and back to last another 20 years have a think about why you're punishing yourself. I'm guessing you've never built a wiring harness before, or put exhaust wrap on a set of headers whilst standing? Why would I stand with the hoist all the way up to work on brakes/suspension in a wheel arch when it can be at ground level? |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 7:10:06 PM EDT
[#33]
If I sit in my garage, its either on a 5g bucket or a dirt bike stand...and it's not for long.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 7:19:12 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By armoredsaint: same here, i guess my thing is all those bolts and parts, reminds me of cheap Chinese crap that's all dissembled in a flat box. but i guess they can make the excuse that you can replace parts easier that way too. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By armoredsaint: Originally Posted By Justintime2: I've looked at these multiple times for my shop but as much as I spend money on shit, just never could quite pull the trigger on them. I've heard nothing but good reviews but each time I take another look at them the price has gone even higher, value proposition just doesn't pencil out... Airplanes are held together with rivets and bolts... |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 7:25:17 PM EDT
[#35]
I just make the wife get on her knees
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USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:38:41 PM EDT
[#36]
I have one for play time with the wife.
It's sturdy |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:45:00 PM EDT
[#37]
Buy some rollerblade style desk chair wheels off eBay and put them on your normal rolling shop stool.
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:45:44 PM EDT
[#38]
....and here I am tooling around on a 40 year old craftsman seat
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:03:40 PM EDT
[#39]
I got one of the ICONS for $75, it's been holding up great and can hold big guys.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:25:28 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tveddy: I use a 5 gallon bucket You use what you can, with what you have. I dont have dedicated shop space anymore since having kids. That space was turned into playroom space for them when covid hit. I built sort of a cross between roman workbench but instead of regular legs it sits on a set of low Japanese saw horses. The top slides under our couch, the saw horses re in the kitchen with a mini work bench top for doing small quick tasks, and doubles as a step stool. During covid I realized the large top configuration is about perfect for a work out bench, so it also helped towards health and fitness when the gyms were being difficult. High priced items like that chair are amazing to look at, functional art. IME though I can usually design something that while more crude will have far more usefulness because I designed it specifically for me. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:26:55 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kpel308: For that money, spend some more and get a PPT Human Hoist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ68kjRMHysThats amazing. I hope they make millions. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:41:45 PM EDT
[#42]
They're very nice, I might buy one if/when I wear out my current shop stool, but I really don't use it much.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:45:25 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Delbaeth: This one? https://www.harborfreight.com/brands/icon/shop-equipment-lighting/professional-adjustable-shop-seat-with-tool-storage-red-58449.html That chair is awesome. It replaced my 5 gallon bucket. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:48:55 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RIP-Yataski: lol... |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:51:39 PM EDT
[#45]
Yea, gonna go with no. I’m on a FB forum for car detailing and they have all sorts of issues with those chairs. Sure, they do stand behind them and fix the problems. But, the best warranty is one you dont have to use. For what they cost there should be no problems or rusted parts! Not worth the price of admission!
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:53:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bikertrash: Weeellll.... Good idea for my shop chair. Pic is not my personal chair, but identical. https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse4.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.H80ebmFrtMIUddKXFrtHXwHaMD%26pid%3DApi&f=1&ipt=15043e8129776c825b6cb104e426741c2a1da9cf52d98f52ea60cde9c2d68a1e&ipo=images OSHA and insurance companies require 5 wheels on chairs these days. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 9:53:43 PM EDT
[#47]
Looks nice but my HF mechanic's chair I got on sale for $10 in 2005 still works fine. No it doesn't get used everyday but I've used it quite a bit over the years.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:05:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maslin02: What are guys doing sitting down in a shop? Honest question. I’ve been in a shop for 20 years, never had a time I though “man this would easier if I could sit at a slightly elevated height” trailer hubs |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:11:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Monsterbishi: If you want your knees and back to last another 20 years have a think about why you're punishing yourself. I'm guessing you've never built a wiring harness before, or put exhaust wrap on a set of headers whilst standing? Why would I stand with the hoist all the way up to work on brakes/suspension in a wheel arch when it can be at ground level? I guess it's a hot rod thing then? Our engine harnesses are under the hood and I haven't seen a wrapped exhaust component since that asbestos backed crap in the 80's. We also have tile floors, I'd be click click clicking everywhere I went, like a constant supply of zipties under the wheels 
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USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:13:49 PM EDT
[#50]
$500 for a garage stool? Lol... No.
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