This is legit my FAVORITE You Tube video I have EVER watched! I felt as though my pops was back on this earth instructing me. Thank you and I just love you!
I have a small desk and chair in the living room I personally find it stunning to have a beautiful upholstered chair as the computer chair. My only issue is that as it is an accent chair I continue to have to stand up, grab it, and turn the chair around. This is not a big deal but there were times I thought of purchasing a swivel chair until I saw the price and that idea quickly faded. However, I think THIS may have solved my problem and I will definitely get to work on this because, "it's no big deal". Thank you for the quick and easy tutorial and saving me from an impulsive purchase that would have soon turned to remorse.
Thank you so much, I can't afford a proper chair and table so I am converting a free coffee table into my study table. Since it is so low on the ground and I want a chair with good back support that also swivels (tight space where the table is) I have tried looking online for swivel floor chairs with adjustable reclines and the selection is very limited and expensive. This really helps (-: Thank you so much.
I love this guy. I watched only one of his other videos and understood he knows his stuff. I am holding my breath to learn if a recliner can be converted to a swivel.....Inconclusive. He mentions that the swivel base might need to be shifted toward the front or back of the chair if it tilts. An extended recliner can be expected to shift its center of gravity and might tip over with a swivel base. The other concern is that the metal tubing sits directly on the floor. That might not hurt carpeting but could contribute to damage on a bare floor. I would want some sort of glider beneath the ring.
Thank you for writing. Most of the time the process increases the chair seat height unless you can add the swivel unit without increasing the height. Some recliners you can and some you can't. Balance will be trial and error. Don
Thank you! Very useful! In trying to combine two office chairs, one with a good bottom and one is my wonderfully comfortable seat. I'm trying to see if the cylinder is the same for both so I can put the good cylinder into the base I want to use. Thank you Don for your helpful info. Can you imagine how many chairs can be kept out of landfills and get a new life, to me that is very good. That's the service you are offering, plus the self confidence of learning a new skill! Any way, if I get in trouble trying to complete my project tomorrow ill have to ask your help. Thanks, and God bless.
I have a need to replace just the ring on my recliner/swivel/rocker/glider. The ring on my chair is 24 inches but I need to go down to 22 inches and I see you sell one. My question is, are the predrilled holes in this hardware standard in distance and position? Or in other words, do you think I'll be able to swap these out without any problem?
When you pressed down and rotated the Base that attaches to the ring on one side and the chair on the other, it stayed in a star shape. What would be the cause if we press down, stuggle to get it to the star shape (extremely struggle) & it will not stay in a star shape. It keeps going back to one square on top of another square. This was with a brand new chair and the identical swivel base parts you had were sent with the chair.
Guessing about someone elses product to help you, I'd say that the other product has a spring in it to make return to a square. Don't forget, there are copy cat manufacturers. Don
Sir I'm from India and I work in furniture manufacturer company we made a swivel chair but the chair shook lot after fitting please help me to get rid of this problem.
I really like your easy to understand instructions but I have a oversized heavy duty rocker recliner that I want to install a swivel on. An all metal frame I have to deal with. and tips? Thanks.
If I cut the legs off of my chair before installing, will the chair be too low when sitting in it after the swivel is installed? If I saw then legs off, will it weaken the frame? My legs seem to be one piece with the frame.
The ring and swivel is especially designed for low leg chairs and I wouldn't suggest using more than a two board height. But there is an item on the website called "swivel only" that comes in heights up to 5 7/8" plus the board. www.swivel-chair-parts.com/254ASwivelLegSet.html
swivelchairparts I noticed that last night on your website. It looks like just what I need. Of course it raised another question for me: I know you say the little wheels on the five prong swivel are kind to floors but they look like they'd dig in from the weight of the person on the chair. I have cork floors and they are kind of soft so I am nervous.
What do you consider a chair thats to big? and my arm chair has 4-5inch legs, so if I just do the swivel it will be to low? so I do the rock/swivel for the chair to be at seat height?
Terry, the ring and swivel and the board to attach totals 2 3/8" high. We do have a swivel ONLY with 5 legs for the height you need. www.mychairparts.com/254ASwivelLegSet.html
@@swivelchairparts rightly so your answer, I think i'll try making a dolly out of 3/4 inch plywood and set the ring in it and strap the ring down at 4 points without drilling in the ring, thanks for your info
Many you cannot. Possibly from from a photo of the chair after being tipped over I'll be able to know. Send text photo to 405.696.7682 or voice call 405.608.4222.
That is "outstanding"! I am so glad folks upload RUclips videos about themselves and their skills. Don't be surprised if someone knocks on your door and wants to know if you're willing to pass your skills to another generation. As a commander, it is VITAL that every bit of information is gathered..as well as sent out. You give the length and breadth but fail to mention the width. It is extremely important that one gives ALL the vital information that one would need to carry out the plans of others. I'll let that sink in.
This is legit my FAVORITE You Tube video I have EVER watched! I felt as though my pops was back on this earth instructing me. Thank you and I just love you!
Thank you Tina.B.
Thank you, sir, for making this look so doable and simple. All the best to you and your channel!
This man is a national treasure !
It would have been nice to have the instruction clip finished off showing the armchair actually being used in swivel mode.
Hi there, back! Thanks for helping me inspire my own creations. I feel like I'm watching myself 30 years in the future. Love you me... I mean, man!!
This was a very helpful how-to-do-it video on installing a swivel support on a chair. Thank you!
Thank you, Don
I love that you included troubleshooting tips in the video!
Brilliant. Thank you. For the tip on the 1-2inch forward or backwards for leaning over issues.
I have a small desk and chair in the living room I personally find it stunning to have a beautiful upholstered chair as the computer chair. My only issue is that as it is an accent chair I continue to have to stand up, grab it, and turn the chair around. This is not a big deal but there were times I thought of purchasing a swivel chair until I saw the price and that idea quickly faded. However, I think THIS may have solved my problem and I will definitely get to work on this because, "it's no big deal". Thank you for the quick and easy tutorial and saving me from an impulsive purchase that would have soon turned to remorse.
Great tip and very basic - looking forward to trying it for our 4 clubchairs
This man know how to live.
Thank you so much, I can't afford a proper chair and table so I am converting a free coffee table into my study table. Since it is so low on the ground and I want a chair with good back support that also swivels (tight space where the table is) I have tried looking online for swivel floor chairs with adjustable reclines and the selection is very limited and expensive. This really helps (-: Thank you so much.
I love this guy. I watched only one of his other videos and understood he knows his stuff. I am holding my breath to learn if a recliner can be converted to a swivel.....Inconclusive. He mentions that the swivel base might need to be shifted toward the front or back of the chair if it tilts. An extended recliner can be expected to shift its center of gravity and might tip over with a swivel base. The other concern is that the metal tubing sits directly on the floor. That might not hurt carpeting but could contribute to damage on a bare floor. I would want some sort of glider beneath the ring.
Thank you for writing. Most of the time the process increases the chair seat height unless you can add the swivel unit without increasing the height. Some recliners you can and some you can't. Balance will be trial and error.
Don
Thank you this is just what i needed.
I had no idea you could convert regular armchairs. This makes shopping for the perfect armchair way easier.
Thank you sir! You just solved my problem and saved me a ton of money! 😊
Love it ! Hopping on this project as soon as I can pry the chair away from my wife.
Did you put those screws/nuts in backwards? Seems odd that they would be downfacing like that and potentially dig into the floor
Thank you! Very useful! In trying to combine two office chairs, one with a good bottom and one is my wonderfully comfortable seat. I'm trying to see if the cylinder is the same for both so I can put the good cylinder into the base I want to use.
Thank you Don for your helpful info.
Can you imagine how many chairs can be kept out of landfills and get a new life, to me that is very good. That's the service you are offering, plus the self confidence of learning a new skill!
Any way, if I get in trouble trying to complete my project tomorrow ill have to ask your help.
Thanks, and God bless.
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!
Thank Sir most helpful.
Pretty slick set up up! Thanks Don.
I so badly need this. Love my recliner but I need to be able to swivel. I will be ordering one today. Thanks for the video.
Can this be done to a chair with a recliner? It has legs that I would take off and then would love to attach a swivel.
Thank you!
You may not know it now, but your skills may come in very useful in the next few months.
Awesome! Great video. Well explained!
great video thank you so much for making this! you are wonderful!
Cool. Very useful. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
Thank you, Don
SO helpful. Thanks!
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Thanks! Great video
What about aching back on legs? How do you make up the leg height?
Best to phone call 405-608-4222
I have a need to replace just the ring on my recliner/swivel/rocker/glider. The ring on my chair is 24 inches but I need to go down to 22 inches and I see you sell one. My question is, are the predrilled holes in this hardware standard in distance and position? Or in other words, do you think I'll be able to swap these out without any problem?
Freedom,
We only have the 24" size. If you should locate a 22" diameter, it will have the identical swivel plate holes distances.
Don, SCP
Wish somebody has told me about this before buying a LaZBoy.
When you pressed down and rotated the Base that attaches to the ring on one side and the chair on the other, it stayed in a star shape. What would be the cause if we press down, stuggle to get it to the star shape (extremely struggle) & it will not stay in a star shape. It keeps going back to one square on top of another square. This was with a brand new chair and the identical swivel base parts you had were sent with the chair.
Guessing about someone elses product to help you, I'd say that the other product has a spring in it to make return to a square. Don't forget, there are copy cat manufacturers.
Don
Can u show if it rocks and spins?
Sir I'm from India and I work in furniture manufacturer company we made a swivel chair but the chair shook lot after fitting please help me to get rid of this problem.
You need to call me at 405 608 4222.
Please post a link to order this kit. I am unable to find online. Thank you!
Mimi Cawood Thank you for asking. Glider chair and swivel glider Parts
swivelchairparts For the ring and swivel, swivel-chair-parts.com/RingSwivel.html
My chairs are to low to ground. Can I just add more wood to make taller?
Yes you can add a few inches but I wouldn't go over2=3"
@@swivelchairpartsok great thanks!
I really like your easy to understand instructions but I have a oversized heavy duty rocker recliner that I want to install a swivel on. An all metal frame I have to deal with. and tips? Thanks.
Thank you sir!!
You need have T-Nuts installed on the board, the screws used are unacceptable without them.
If I cut the legs off of my chair before installing, will the chair be too low when sitting in it after the swivel is installed?
If I saw then legs off, will it weaken the frame? My legs seem to be one piece with the frame.
If the legs are taller than 2" you would have to build it up to the original leg height. Sawing off the legs does not make it any weaker.
Can you use this on a recliner?
Yes, but make certain it will not be too tall.
Don SCP
Hi, it does not rock. It only swivels. We do have swivel and rock and chair rockers too. Go to: mychairparts.com See "Upholstery various items".
how thick should those planks be?
3/4"
@@swivelchairparts thank you
Thanks - good info but what do you do if your combined parts are not as high as the legs you removed from the chair?
The ring and swivel is especially designed for low leg chairs and I wouldn't suggest using more than a two board height. But there is an item on the website called "swivel only" that comes in heights up to 5 7/8" plus the board. www.swivel-chair-parts.com/254ASwivelLegSet.html
swivelchairparts I noticed that last night on your website. It looks like just what I need. Of course it raised another question for me: I know you say the little wheels on the five prong swivel are kind to floors but they look like they'd dig in from the weight of the person on the chair. I have cork floors and they are kind of soft so I am nervous.
We do have one model that is 1 inch taller, but if that is still too low you can always double up on the plywood.
Where can I order the parts. We it hold a 300 lb. guy?
Debbie, here you go.....www.mychairparts.com/ringandswivel.html
What do you consider a chair thats to big? and my arm chair has 4-5inch legs, so if I just do the swivel it will be to low? so I do the rock/swivel for the chair to be at seat height?
Terry, the ring and swivel and the board to attach totals 2 3/8" high. We do have a swivel ONLY with 5 legs for the height you need. www.mychairparts.com/254ASwivelLegSet.html
Well I say that Hyezmar's Woodworking Bible (look for it on google) has something for everybody..., Your videos are also great!!
Same base on EBay for $49.99 with free shipping
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great video now how can you attach castor wheels to it?
You can't! The metal is too thin. As you would tighten the nut you would be crushing the metal tube and it would not hold a caster.
@@swivelchairparts rightly so your answer, I think i'll try making a dolly out of 3/4 inch plywood and set the ring in it and strap the ring down at 4 points without drilling in the ring, thanks for your info
Yes, Shepherd makes a 1" x 2" plate with 4 screw holes that connects to a Shepherd caster. That would work. Don SWP
great video! Is your website still operational? I’d like to order a couple swivel mechanisms. Thanks in advance for any info.
mychairparts.com
@@swivelchairparts thank you!
I would like my chair to just swivel but not recline. Can I do that by excluding the ring portion?
Yes you can but without a support base (round or square) it probably will be tippy.
swivelchairparts I plan on supporting it with a round piece of wood. On both sides
That will work too.
Definitely not recommended...oit will be very tippy.
Where do you get the parts that he's demonstrating??
swivel-chair-parts.com/RingSwivel.html
I am looking for a video to show how to take a swivel recliner and make it NOT swivel.....
Sorry, we do not have one.
can you use this on a recliner too?
Many you cannot. Possibly from from a photo of the chair after being tipped over I'll be able to know. Send text photo to 405.696.7682 or voice call 405.608.4222.
On some of them, yes....but not all.
Does this work with a chair of any size/weight?
Any normal chair, yes. If you think it is not normal...send me a photo or more information at: helpme@mychairparts.com
Pas de Calais at your service...
How "THICK" is the plywood, Mr. Expert?!
If you are lucky, the wood is 3/4" thick and if you don't need too much, you can add another inch or so. If you can't add wood, buy a taller unit.
That is "outstanding"! I am so glad folks upload RUclips videos about themselves and their skills. Don't be surprised if someone knocks on your door and wants to know if you're willing to pass your skills to another generation. As a commander, it is VITAL that every bit of information is gathered..as well as sent out. You give the length and breadth but fail to mention the width. It is extremely important that one gives ALL the vital information that one would need to carry out the plans of others. I'll let that sink in.
If you cant tell that the wood is 3/4 plywood, you probably should be using a power drill... I'll let that sink in
3/4"
heavy breathing throughout the video is distracting.
AH, Heavy breathing isn't always distracting!
Always remember. Heavy breathing is better than no breathing.
Aren't you lucky to be in great shape and health and not older. If you're lucky one day you too will be good smart.
$150!!! What a joke
I would like to turn a highback wing chair into an adjustable office chair. Can this be done with a kit?
Will this work on a reclining chair?
Please send photo from under seat bottom the the floor. helpme@mychairparts.com