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Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Broken Chair
-------------- Original message --------------My grandparents are the best. :]
From: "Erik J."
> On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 2:27 PM, Erik J.
> wrote:
>
> > Dear Grandpa,
> >
> > This afternoon after having bumped my desk chair arm into my desk yet
> > again, and it yet again causing my coffee to slosh over the side of my
> > mug, I decided to put an end to this problem. I removed the side
> > supports/arms to my chair and using a small hacksaw I cut off the arm
> > bit leaving the main support intact. It appeared to me at the time that
> > there was an inner metal piece throughout the entire support so I
> > figured it would still be strong enough to hold up to all the stress my
> > bad posture and slouching gives it.
> >
> > I was mistaken.
> >
> > The first good lean I perform in my newly modified chair caused the
> > left side support to creak, and then crack, and then dump me backwards
> > onto the floor. Apparently the only metal in the supports was located
> > where it bolts to th e seat and back of the chair. The rest is (quite
> > weak) plastic.
> >
> > I'm hoping that you could help me with making some sort of replacement
> > support for my chair or point me in the right direction where I might
> > find someone who could. If you can help then let me know and I will
> > enclose pictures and measurements of the support in my next email.
> >
> > Love, Erik
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pete Burgher
> To: Erik Binggeser
> Subject: Re: A small problem
> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 16:42:31 -0400
>
> Erik - A) Buy a new chair, B) go to Ace Hardware buy some perforated
> metal and fashion a support in the vise in the garage, c) Hang your head
> over the end of the bed and read your studies on the floor. If
> alternative a) is selected try to obtain a metal chair.
>
> Love, Grandpa.
>
> PS If you decide on a new chair, a check will be in the mail.
> Love, Grandma
>
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