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Q for the LR carpenters: creaky chair
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mv2005
Jan 13, 17 4:43
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What is causing my one year old piano stool to creak and groan like arthritic joints? Is it just tightening screws (which I did not that long ago) or are their more advanced techniques to explore?

I'd rather listen to my stellar playing than my loud chair. It wasn't always like this but after a few months it became noticeable and is now quite pronounced



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Willi3ja
Jan 13, 17 4:46
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Depending on what joint is leaking and if you ever plan on disassembly of that joint, look into something like this

https://briwax.com/...ct/chairx-by-briwax/

I know woodcraft carries it, unsure of the big box stores. Is a furniture glue with a syringe injector to really get into the joint.
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veganerd
Jan 13, 17 6:13
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This seems like a continuation of the fat activism thread ;)
who's smarter than you're? i'm!
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eb
Jan 13, 17 9:48
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veganerd wrote:
This seems like a continuation of the fat activism thread ;)

Not to mention MV's other thread on workplace amusements!
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Duffy
Jan 13, 17 9:50
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Are you sure it's not the handlebars?
Civilize the mind, but make savage the body.

- Chinese proverb
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eb
Jan 13, 17 10:09
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Have you tried lubing it?

Lotta' moving parts on that thing. A few drops of chain lube might do the trick.
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mv2005
Jan 13, 17 10:17
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eb wrote:
veganerd wrote:
This seems like a continuation of the fat activism thread ;)

Not to mention MV's other thread on workplace amusements!

It creaks it doesn't fap
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mv2005
Jan 13, 17 10:19
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I did recently drop my seat, could it be related?
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Duffy
Jan 13, 17 10:32
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mv2005 wrote:
I did recently drop my seat, could it be related?

It did look a little high.

Post a pic with you sitting on it. Could be a fit issue.

Have you done any wind tunnel tests?
Civilize the mind, but make savage the body.

- Chinese proverb
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mv2005
Jan 13, 17 10:34
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Duffy wrote:
mv2005 wrote:
I did recently drop my seat, could it be related?

It did look a little high.

Post a pic with you sitting on it. Could be a fit issue.

Have you done any wind tunnel tests?

What would you like me to wear in the pic?

I do fart on it a lot, so yes.
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Duffy
Jan 13, 17 10:38
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mv2005 wrote:
Duffy wrote:
mv2005 wrote:
I did recently drop my seat, could it be related?

It did look a little high.

Post a pic with you sitting on it. Could be a fit issue.

Have you done any wind tunnel tests?

What would you like me to wear in the pic?

I do fart on it a lot, so yes.

Same thing I wore in my fit pic.

Bra, speedo, leg warmers and a Mexican wrestling mask.
Civilize the mind, but make savage the body.

- Chinese proverb
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fierceSun
Jan 13, 17 11:37
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Tighten the four corner nuts holding the legs. Drop of oil at each hinge point. Grease the threaded rod. Check if you need to shim a leg.

When that fails buy a solid bench.
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nickag
Jan 14, 17 5:40
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Any unidentified creak is always the bottom bracket. If it's not that, then buy a new bike. If in doubt, always buy a new bike.
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chriskal
Jan 14, 17 7:18
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mv2005 wrote:
Duffy wrote:
mv2005 wrote:
I did recently drop my seat, could it be related?

It did look a little high.

Post a pic with you sitting on it. Could be a fit issue.

Have you done any wind tunnel tests?

What would you like me to wear in the pic?

I do fart on it a lot, so yes.

Doesn't look carbon. Sell it in the classifieds and upgrade to a real bench.
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