I'm thinking of getting a shop stool, nothing I would have contemplated when I was younger. I've looked at and rode the Park adjustable shop stool and it seems fine. I've looked at Northern Tool and I see other options that are much cheaper. It appears as though all shop stools have an adjustable range of about 4 inches, the main variation is the maximum height. I'm thinking once you find the height you like it will be set at that height and rarely if ever changed. Any input & insight you guys may have on the topic of shop stools would be appreciated. Thanks
I have issues with being on my feet all day, so I find a shop stool indispensable if I'm working in a shop. I use a rolling stool on casters for jobs at lower work height such as working on the drive train with a bike in the work stand.
last year, I worked 2 days a week for a LBS during the peak season, and although the owner didn't like the idea of mechanics sitting down on the job, I had to make it a condition of continued service.
Just having the chance to get off my feet even for short periods of time made the job doable for me.