Most task stools seem to fail to design a good food rest. Will the foot rest lock into place and actually stay there for an extended period?
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Probably not. Simply tightening the ring until it is tight works, but may not last with daily use.
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William, I haven't moved my foot rest from the original position, so I can't speak to how consistent it is adjusting that feature to different levels. I'm sitting on it as I'm writing this, and the best feature I can recommend is the range of heights the seat will reach. The seat adjustment is very durable and consistent. The feature I dislike the most is the lack of locking casters, because when you sit down on it, the shaft spring lets the seat sink an inch or so and springs back up when you get up. If you're on a hardwood floor, this action can cause the stool to "spring" away from you. Hope this helps. :-) William, I haven't moved my foot rest from the original position, so I can't speak to how consistent it is adjusting that feature to different levels. I'm sitting on it as I'm writing this, and the best feature I can recommend is the range of heights the seat will reach. The seat adjustment is very durable and consistent. The feature I dislike the most is the lack of locking casters, because when you sit down on it, the shaft spring lets the seat sink an inch or so and springs back up when you get up. If you're on a hardwood floor, this action can cause the stool to "spring" away... » Read More William, I haven't moved my foot rest from the original position, so I can't speak to how consistent it is adjusting that feature to different levels. I'm sitting on it as I'm writing this, and the best feature I can recommend is the range of heights the seat will reach. The seat adjustment is very durable and consistent. The feature I dislike the most is the lack of locking casters, because when you sit down on it, the shaft spring lets the seat sink an inch or so and springs back up when you get up. If you're on a hardwood floor, this action can cause the stool to "spring" away from you. Hope this helps. :-) « Show Less
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I just got this chair and it doesn't have the knob any more. The foot rest is fastened and loosened by turning the whole foot rest around the pole. It is pretty stable so far.
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I had a tough time putting the foot stool on the chair with the first chair I put together.. I ordered 3. The 2nd was much easier and so far works however it's wobbly.
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I preface my reply by saying that we are very pleased with these stools especially at the price we paid. However, the knob that tightens the foot rest will loosen from time to time. Obviously its not difficult to re-tighten, but this design could be improved. I would purchase this chair again in the event I needed another one.
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Hello Marilyn, thanks for your interest in the Drive Medical Footstool and Non Skid Rubber Platform. This stool has rubber feet to ensure secure use, and is not likely to slide on a wooden floor.
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No, it won't work. Not big enough, and I doubt its strong enough to hold an adult's weight. Its a foot rest more than a standing stool.
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Yes, you'll love these stools... You won't have to move them at all once you position the stools.. The base is wide and very comfortable so you can swivel and get out with ease.
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no! When the foot rest comes up the back goes down slightly until the foot rest is all the way up then it reclines as far as you want it.
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The stool stays in place when you swivel, does not move back to original position on its own. Stools are very attractive when compared to most others I've seen, comfortable and stable.
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Buttons have stayed on ---- getting loose, but I think I may but a touch of crazy glue to secure them to stay in place. I have had in this storage stool forever a good while, in fact I'm thinking about ordering another one. I really am quite pleased with this prchase
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Not bad. The foot rest seems pretty strong. I haven't used it to sit for hours.
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Personally I don't find it difficult to move with my legs. It can sometimes be a bit hard to get it to latch in place but that's it. Also, while the foot rest doesn't have much padding, I find it has enough to be comfortable.
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A stool should work. You might try that first to see if it helps. The main advantage of the SP is that it fits under the toilet when not in use. You can push it under and pull it out while sitting. It's also slanted slightly forward so it puts less pressure on the ankles than a flat stool would. I don't know about kids. I don't see how it would hurt, unless they are too small, and putting their feet up would cause their rear end to fall in, but I would probably check with the doctor first to figure out the cause of the problem.
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No, the bottom feet of the stool that rest on the floor are bare wood. We haven't had any problems with the stool slipping on hard wood floors at the bathroom sink or kitchen counters.
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I found it stable. I would re-tighten the "screw" when I cleaned the toilet. You can tighten it as you sit on it. I would use my counter as support when I need to stand as my replaced hip healed.
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MORE IMPORTANT THAN HEIGHT FOR YOUR USE: Ensure the square of ground where you set up the stool is 100% level. The stool has 4 discrete contact points with the ground so there is little possibility of an even sitting position if you set up on sand, grass, etc. Also, since the science behind the stool is ruled by non-rigid tension/compression members, the chair will tend to noticeably deform if not leveled at the base! I know that for a musician a stable chair is a must. FYI.
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No -- It does not lock into place. However, when you put your foot on it it does not rock back and forth. It has big enough surface that it is stable. I hope this helps. I am a petite woman and I really like mine. I should add that it may not be stable for others who weigh more than I do.
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Each leg has a hard plastic/nylon, button-like slider or bumper on the bottom. The wood of the stool's leg would not touch the floor. Would those bumpers mar a wood floor? Maybe. The pads are not wide, about 1/2 or so. The stools are light and sliding them around to reposition shouldn't hurt the floor. Sliding around while sitting in them might mar the floor, but this is difficult to do with a backless stool. You have to stand and take your weight off the stool to reposition it, much like you will have to do if you use a carpet. For light/normal use I don't think a rug is necessary. Another option would be to buy wider bumpers at the hardware store. I have hardwood throughout the house without any rugs. I put nylon bumpers on any furniture (dining room chairs for example) that get pushed back and forth under a table and there is no marring of the floor.
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No. You push it down with your feet and the foot rest is actually so tight that you have to use your hands to close it completely. I think it will loosen up over time.
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The foot rest does not get in the way of getting in and out of the chair. My friend with MS and my mom 86 yrs old does not have any problems.