How difficult would it be to weld this (chair)?

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:43:51 GMT

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I bought an expensive "high back" chair that doesn't quite have a high enough back for my 6'5" frame. If it were about 3 inches higher, I think it would be perfect.I thought maybe the back could be cut where shown in the picture, and then a couple of similar sized 3" steel bars could be welded in. Is there any reason this wouldn't work? I don't know much about welding, but this seems possible. How difficult would this be for an average welder? I am going to call some places this week. I am in Dallas if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks for the help....and BTW, How much would something Ike this cost? Attached Images
Reply:we need better pics and to know what the materials areThermal Arc Fabricator 2101970 Lincoln RedfaceMiller 150 STLStill need a Syncrowave and a plasma and a milling machine and a lathe and a bigger shop and a....
Reply:kiteman  -  I second Canoe2fish's motion, you have to 'show' and tell us everything  -  Opus
Reply:What pics would be helpful? Sorry I have not been descriptive enough...
Reply:Is the piece you want to extend magnetic? If so, it's probably steel, if not it might be alum or possibly stainless..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Is the back removable from the metal frame ? What is the dimension of the uprights? do you know what type of metal it is ??
Reply:Get some larger wheels for it, make her roll easier too.If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:Only you would think of doing a lift on an office chair Stan. You thinking 33" mudders? .No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:It's in my blood...painting flames on it wouldn't have helped. lolIf you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:It's possible but probably won't be cheap if done by anyone that can do a good job.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by SWellsGet some larger wheels for it, make her roll easier too.
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1You know that doesn't raise the seat back relative to the seat
Reply:Originally Posted by SWellsYup, your right. I was thinking legs not back. I'm guessin' the OP will clarify.
Reply:OK no more energy drinks for me, sorry for polluting the thread.If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:Originally Posted by SWellsOK no more energy drinks for me, sorry for polluting the thread.
Reply:It is not magnetic, but it does separate from the base. How much could this cost?
Reply:Originally Posted by kitemanit is not magnetic, but it does separate from the base. How much could this cost?
Replyet's see now..2 cuts..2 added pieces..4 welds..I'd do it for 30$ but I work cheeeeeeeep....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Hard to say from the pic but it looks like there is an adjustment by that lever on the back that would allow it to go up maybe 2" ?Also keep in mind that the body center of gravity will change from the chairs "normal" design for the center of gravity with the given base leg lengths. If the chair back has a  lean back option, with the modification, you could be looking up instead of ahead.
Reply:I'm in the Dallas area.  Send me a PM with your email and I will see what I can do.
Reply:Take a picture from the backWelding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:Welding the "metal" is the easy part.Removing the actual backrest material to prevent heat damage is what is going to be the difficult part.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:Keep in mind that making it higher also gives you more leverage to break something. I tend to lean back alot when I sit, and have retired a number of chairs by breaking something because of that...