Please see my other video ( kzitem.info/news/bejne/zo16mYiskYGGY5g ) for an even EASIER way to fix chair cylinders. NO TOOLS! NO COST!
@landeweissman4581
2 жыл бұрын
Too mechanically technical for my grasp of 'efficiency', but that's my handicap, not your (generous) gift.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The other video doesn't use any tools so it might fit your needs better!
@AgentDonnutte
2 жыл бұрын
hi, is this you too? kzitem.info/news/bejne/rGlol4OBpICBpKg
@user-zk2mk1np2rzlambchopu
6 ай бұрын
How about about using an old washing machine hose ,slice it up the middle slip on underdhair pipe then tape😮😮,maybe babee❤
@jarvisconnected
Жыл бұрын
This is indeed a family-friendly video from a real man and real dad doing dads stuff.👍👍👍
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheEgg185
20 күн бұрын
A real man would vote for Trump and not a laughing idiot.
@DrAlexanderHamilton
6 ай бұрын
In a wasteful culture where people just buy things to replace things, your repair videos are a breath of fresh air. I applied your other zero cost simple fix and it worked!
@LifewithDavid1
6 ай бұрын
Great! Thanks for the feedback.
@JTA1961
13 күн бұрын
I sink slow too 😊
@tinychopsticks
2 жыл бұрын
I love the subtle humour and efforts to keep this family friendly !
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@Sansoloz
11 ай бұрын
Good work David. Never pass a discarded office chair by the roadside even if it looks trashed the base may have a perfectly functional piston and many office/ gaming chairs share the same 4-bolt configuration under the seat.
@LifewithDavid1
11 ай бұрын
That's a great tip! Waste not, want not. Thanks for watching!
@TheScreamingFrog916
8 ай бұрын
Good advice, all my office style chairs are discards, even a $1000 Herman Miller, that only needed a new cylinder 👍 Take the trashed chair off, and you have a great start for an adjustable, rolling work table, just bolt a scrap piece of plywood on top, and Bob's your uncle 🤠
@BowlOfHotRamen
2 жыл бұрын
Why does this feel like those videos they made us watch at school, awesome vids as always David!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I wouldn't know about videos; I grew up with film strips. lol
@Mr.Hister
2 жыл бұрын
the video was slow moving , and highly detailed for a small curiosity to fix my darned chair. However, The content it holds is worth every second of watching. I know now if my chair was completely at a loss or if it was repairable. What this brought me was hope. And that, is what the world needs a little more of! thank you.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your kind words. It' can be a little slow. It's always a balancing act to match the video detail to the audience. When I made this one, the videos that were out there all left me wanting more. That's why I got into the weeds. I try to help by adding an index so people can jump to where they are interested.
@tombreen7927
7 ай бұрын
Straight to the point no faffing around explaining the dynamics of the cylinder Why can't all how to videos be like this??
@LifewithDavid1
7 ай бұрын
Thank you. Check out my more recent video (link pinned in the description) for an even easier way to fix the cylinder.
@gatekeeper84
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for presenting a repair, and not a replacement or kludge with a pvc pipe. Exelent video.
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
I hope the repair works. Sometimes the cylinder is so worn out what only replacement or a kludge will work. Thanks for watching!
@Sprintervan
2 жыл бұрын
Here is my elegant kludge fix I made: kzitem.info/news/bejne/lpyJnYKHm35yn3Y
@ConfiscatedZyra
2 жыл бұрын
agreed! there's too many clickbait youtube "repair" videos that end up being "just buy another one"
@johnhuetter3680
2 жыл бұрын
Your "one year later video" works just fine....congrats on doing a great job of evaluating the problem and working for the answer.....again nice going!!!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Glad it worked!
@koat1877
2 жыл бұрын
"I hope you appreciate my attempts to keep this a family friendly video". Something tells me there was a lot of blue air off camera, and understanably so. By the way, best explanation Iv'e seen so far. 👍
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I don't have a curse jar in the shop so It doesn't cost me anything when I have a little "trouble". lol
@kristophesankar737
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a well presented video. It got me thinking that maybe the rubber seals inside the tube dry out and harden over time. If that's the case the addition of a little bit of stop leak like ATP AT 205 mixed with the jack oil may add more time in between servicing. This type of product is used to rejuvenate seals and restore elasticity to seals within engines, transmissions, hydraulic jacks etc...
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea. The reason I use jack oil is that it does have some seal rejuvenating properties. The additive might help also, however if the seal is that far gone, you might not be able to bring it back. Thanks for watching!
@rogerborg
2 жыл бұрын
Fair point. I used ATF as I didn't have any specific hydraulic fluid to hand. I've been running ATF in my motorcycle primary for years without any adverse effects on the shaft seals.
@ralphedelbach
Жыл бұрын
This is VERY IMPRESSIVE! Great technical quality and content. I've been looking for this info for the past 2 weeks and now understand how this type of chair operates. Great job!!!! Many thanks.
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@Bruceanddenise
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha, family friendly! Thanks for posting!
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@solprovidermusic
3 жыл бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1 We need the unedited non family version with Extra Swearing please. Things don't get repaired without a little curse and swear ! haha jk, but thanks for the Vid David!
@1islam1
2 жыл бұрын
@@solprovidermusic 🔴 What Is Islam? ⚠️ 🔴 Islam is not just another religion. 🔵 It is the same message preached by Moses, Jesus and Abraham. 🔴 Islam literally means ‘submission to God’ and it teaches us to have a direct relationship with God. 🔵 It reminds us that since God created us, no one should be worshipped except God alone. 🔴 It also teaches that God is nothing like a human being or like anything that we can imagine. 🌍 The concept of God is summarized in the Quran as: 📖 { “Say, He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He does not give birth, nor was He born, and there is nothing like Him.”} (Quran 112:1-4)[4] 📚 🔴 Becoming a Muslim is not turning your back to Jesus. 🔵 Rather it’s going back to the original teachings of Jesus and obeying him.
@TheScreamingFrog916
8 ай бұрын
I always use a pipe wrench to twist the cylinder out of the chair. Works every time 👍 Thanks for this great video, I always wanted to know how these things worked. Best wishes for your continued success ☮
@LifewithDavid1
8 ай бұрын
I wondered about that. I was concerned about damaging the outer cylinder wall so I tried less aggressive methods (like beating on the end with a hammer is less aggressive lol). Thanks for the suggestion!
@xt4hodgson
10 ай бұрын
I wish I'd seen this last week. I searched for how to fix a chair gas cylinder and saw several other videos how about how easy it is to replace a gas cylinder. Even bought a pipe wrench to "give it a little twist". It is not always as easy as they show. My old cylinder is in 2 parts, there are shards of metal all over and I've cut myself 3 times. Turns out all I needed was a little oil in the right place. This video didn't even come until I searched google for "where is the gas in a chair gas cylinder" because I was thinking about cutting it out. So nice to find a straight forward informative video.
@LifewithDavid1
10 ай бұрын
I wish KZitem would get this out to more people. Sorry that it didn't show up right away.
@MattheoBorey
9 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot. That was exactly the video i need right now. No bling-bling, no bla-bla. Plain informative and well put together.
@LifewithDavid1
9 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Check out my other video for an even easier fix. kzitem.info/news/bejne/zo16mYiskYGGY5g
@eduardosedotes7726
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for this video, David!!!! We've got a lot of chairs in our office just ending up in our stockroom and the junkyard, and some of them still have repairable cylinders.
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@User_........
2 жыл бұрын
I have been looking online for a solution until I gave up, now this is the online video on youtube that fixed my issue! Thanks a lot!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped. Check out my newer video for an even easier way to fix the chair cylinder.
@Evan_Adams
Жыл бұрын
showing that punch work that way was exactly the advice I needed!
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Great, I'm glad that helped. However, you might not need to remove the cylinder; check out my newer video; I pinned the link at the top of the comment section. Good luck!
@ReptilianLaserbeam
Ай бұрын
ok you are the first person that actually FIXED the cylinder instead of modifying it to be at the same position. I was going to purchase a new cylinder but your fix looks better and less wasteful. thanks!
@LifewithDavid1
Ай бұрын
Try the fix from my other video first. It's much easier and a lot less messy. The link is pinned at the top of the description below. Good luck.
@ReptilianLaserbeam
Ай бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1 just watched it! I'll leave it overnight and hopefully in the morning it's fixed with your steps, thanks!
@piecesofmelee
11 ай бұрын
Really appreciated this video since my new chair is stuck in the down position. This video taught me how the mechanism works so I can troubleshoot accordingly. Thanks!
@LifewithDavid1
11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. Stuck in the down position is not good; it probably means that the cylinder has lost pressure. I'm afraid the fix is to replace the cylinder. Good luck!
@larryguo3254
3 ай бұрын
This video was very informative. But more than that, I loved the early late 80's - early 90's aesthetic of it. The intonation of the narration, the music, and the general instructional video quality of it, absolutely perfect.
@LifewithDavid1
3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! The mid 80's was when I made my first training video; I guess I haven't changed much since then. LOL. Thanks for watching!
@dougstrong696
2 ай бұрын
not to mention the antiquated Heathkit self-assembly electronic equipment. Took me back to the 70's. The oscilloscope belonged to Dr. Frankenstein? No, Dr. Frankenshteen. Young Franky.
@LifewithDavid1
2 ай бұрын
It's alive! Walk like this...
@charleswroth0
2 жыл бұрын
After reading some of your replies, David, I just turned my chair upside-down and cycled the piston a dozen times (to redistribute the original oil as you suggest). It seems to have worked! Thank you! No dismantling at all.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Glad it worked. Thanks for watching.
@belvederebaileycambodia
2 жыл бұрын
I found that out the hard way, lol.
@Captain_Fjordo
2 жыл бұрын
Wow this seems to have totally fixed mine. Thanks for the comment.
@seanparrish4443
Жыл бұрын
This worked for me too. Chair would sink completely over 5 minutes of sitting. Cycled 15 times slowly upside down. No more sinking. Thanks.
@jonmaloy6783
2 жыл бұрын
Finally a useful video. I wanted to replace the cylinder, and here I found a practical guide to how remove both the base and the cylinder. All other videos just show "bash the base with a hammer and unscrew the cylinder with a wrench, and everything comes loose." It did not. This one helped me solve the problem. Thanks!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@mikaparkkinen
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, i appreciate the work you have done.
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@robertzarrith9693
2 жыл бұрын
What an excellent video! Very informative and easy to understand - thank you for taking the time to explain this, it helped me fix my sinking office chair!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
@davidmiddleton128
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for a clear description of how this mechanism works.
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@estelladog1
Жыл бұрын
I felt like I was watching my dad make that video, humor and all, including equipment meters etc. Handyman comes Sunday and hoping he can help me. This video will also surely help immensely. Thank you!
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Maybe my newer video will make it easier: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zo16mYiskYGGY5g Good luck!
@ess2607
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a reasonable fix! I found that twisting with a pipe wrench dislodged the cylinder nicely. Took one person holding the chair and the other on the wrench but it worked!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@PeterSvP
Жыл бұрын
Twisting with a pipe wrench is in my opinion very bad idea. These was an boom accident and it was scary.
@MrRaphisan
Жыл бұрын
Not only a proper repair video but also an explanation of the mechanism with great CAD drawings. Will try it this week. Thank you
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Try my easier method first. kzitem.info/news/bejne/zo16mYiskYGGY5g Thanks for watching!
@MrRaphisan
Жыл бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1 will do :)
@Dampiera
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for creating this! It was easy to follow, and very informative! I was preparing to purchase a new hydraulic lift for my bar stool, but the black ones cost as much as a new stool. Naturally, stainless steel are half the price since that’s not what I need lol. I’m hopeful that this will be a cheaper fix!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Check out my more recent video for an even easier fix. Thanks for watching! kzitem.info/news/bejne/zo16mYiskYGGY5g
@JimLambier
Жыл бұрын
I have a chair that I find extremely comfortable but it has a problem of slowly dropping down after several hours of use. In the past, I tried finding a video on how to address this but everything seemed to be on either replacing the cylinder or clamping it so it can't move up or down. I was reluctant to attempt to disassemble it because I was worried about energy stored in the gas. I hate throwing things into the landfill so I was happy to stumble upon this and the newer video. Thanks for the clear instructions.
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Hope this will be the solution you need. Thanks for watching! BTW, there isn't much gas in the cylinder. Use common sense and you will be OK if you have to replace the cylinder. I think the biggest issue is if the cylinder leaks (highly unlikely) the gas could hurt your eyes. Eye protection is a must.
@__-pl3jg
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to share this video. I just moved into an office where ALL the chairs have this problem.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Like I've said a few times, I've found out since this video was posted that sometimes simply flipping the chair upside down and cycling the wheels up and down will do the trick. Although it's a little awkward, it's worth a try.
@hectorfmaldonado5875
8 ай бұрын
Thank you, David. This hack is really a genius one. Being able to take a look at the internals, makes all the difference to understand the mechanism.
@LifewithDavid1
8 ай бұрын
Check out my newer video; that is even easier. Thanks for watching!
@hectorfmaldonado5875
8 ай бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1 Thank you. 👍
@paultroolines7634
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your video. It was very helpful. I'm about to replace the cylinder on my desk chair. I'm hoping for joy!
@LifewithDavid1
6 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@bcdoggie
2 жыл бұрын
I like how you explained, in detail, how the lift cylinder works. I was surprised to see that the action of the chair's lift cylinder is very similar to how to the piston in a steam locomotive works, although it wasn't actually mentioned in the video. I just recognized the similarity between the two. 🚂
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. They do share similar characteristics.
@TheScreamingFrog916
8 ай бұрын
Cool observation 🙂
@bcdoggie
8 ай бұрын
@@TheScreamingFrog916 Thanks. 🙂
@RobertsAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation of the mechanism and the fix! You had mentioned you had done this fix previously, is this likely to leak oil over time? Mainly concerned about making a mess of the floor under the chair.
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I haven't had any leakage during the several years I've been using this chair.. I did clean the rod after I lubricated it.
@kinghonkler4036
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative and professional. Thank you sir
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
So nice of you. You're welcome.
@mijalic1
2 жыл бұрын
Great instruction. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@gregfutrelle1396
2 жыл бұрын
Great job, David! Love videos like this that are instructional AND informative.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
@itzstonermercy2014
3 жыл бұрын
The video was still interesting to watch after the first time I was really able to grasp how the cylinder works, thank you so much for teaching me, currently in the middle of a repair of a gaming/office chair and I didn't get not 1 month of it before it started sinking so I'm really hoping this fix will do the trick so I don't have to sit there and readjust my chair every 2 minutes thanks for the video again and best of luck to you
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome; thanks for watching!
@itzstonermercy2014
3 жыл бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1 ended up doing a double whammy with power steering fluid and wd 40 works like a charm
@arjaramos9890
2 жыл бұрын
very helpful! may this vid reach those having problems with their gas lift chairs.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I hope it helps lots of people.
@zdkama
2 жыл бұрын
It is unbelievable how many "repair" videos I had to sift through before finding someone who _actually repaired the cylinder_. Thank you. KZitem is truly frustrating.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind words.
@Sam-sm9ok
2 жыл бұрын
I like this, very thorough in explaining the working mechanics of a gas cartridge, before repairing it!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, check out my other video ( kzitem.info/news/bejne/zo16mYiskYGGY5g ) for an even EASIER way to fix chair cylinders.
@taneemrahman6402
2 жыл бұрын
Learned something new today, I'm new to your channel from Bangladesh. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you. Thanks for watching.
@Rickynovantotto
3 жыл бұрын
i needed this for a uni project and u practically saved me! thanks!
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@lorimichaud2162
2 жыл бұрын
Repairing things is a lost art! Thanks!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
It sure is! Here is an even easier way to fix your chair: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zo16mYiskYGGY5g
@ContractOfficeReps
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video Sir. Most people set and never adjust the cylinder after purchase, causing no lubrication to the cylinder. I always recommend extending the life of a cylinder by adjusting the height at least once a week.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
That's an astute observation. Good point! Thanks for watching.
@TheScreamingFrog916
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip.
@darrenmooruthv2
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect, look forward to repairing the 3 swivel chairs I've accumulated before selling them to a new owner. Thanks David!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
@cherokeebareful
Жыл бұрын
Flipping it upside down and cycling the cylinder fixed my sinking chair, I did it for 3 cycles but seems to have lubed one of the seals and is now currently holding up pressure! Thanks for the video! Definitely easier than I ever thought and made me look like the hero in just 3 min! Lol thanks again
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Great! Hopefully my other chair video helped. Thanks for watching.
@ajaykumargupta7296
2 жыл бұрын
Good ,practical and easy to understand video. Thanks.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it.
@t595nige
2 жыл бұрын
Superb,got two of mine with the sinking feeling so i'll give this a go,many thanks.😁
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Check out my more recent video for an even easier way to fix them with no tools. I pinned the link at the top of the comments.
@IrocZIV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining how they work so well
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@havdaironman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I didn't do as much as you and even heard some nut or bolt fall that I never found and it still works perfectly
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
@WasimKhan-ic5bn
3 жыл бұрын
great explanation for a simple matter
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@Xenronnify
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, my friend! That helped me understand more about what I was doing wrong in removing the cylinder - I was dead-set on using the hammer method.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
@AhmedSoliman-dk6pc
Жыл бұрын
Thanks David, this was indeed very helpful!
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
@ilovepineapple6393
3 жыл бұрын
My chair hydraulic hasn't degraded to the point of needing this repair but when push comes to shove I got your video to fix it. Thanks a lot sir.
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words.
@mikelowry2254
3 жыл бұрын
Having an issue with mine and have to admit i have seen quick 5 mins temp fixes but think this will be my long term fix thanks for the video David
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Good luck.
@Dnrjhn7
3 жыл бұрын
I dont know how much I can thank you, Sir! Please, run for President! Thank you so much!!!
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sal_strazzullo
8 ай бұрын
I'm just a software developer who doesn't know anything about mechanical parts, trying to fix my chair. This video is really interesting
@LifewithDavid1
7 ай бұрын
Try my newer video first, it's even easier.
@javierfonseca-sg7ku
Жыл бұрын
One of the best intros ever, well done Sir, just the laugh I need .
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Laughter IS the best medicine. Thanks for watching!
@javierfonseca-sg7ku
Жыл бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1 It really is. It was a pleasure
@Me_Bhalendra
3 жыл бұрын
i got it, it's actually very usual way of improving performance of piston by applying oil (trying to keep my comment family friendly) 😀 well this video was cool 😎 thanks David.
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@toonybrain
2 ай бұрын
That must be a Hon chair. Mine has given me as difficult a time to get off as yours. A half hour job became a job that has sat there for months. I’ve tried pipe wrenches, etc. I appreciate your video. - very helpful. I’m also going to check out the other video you’ve mentioned above.
@LifewithDavid1
2 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@campmein
2 жыл бұрын
David, what a blessing you are to mankind. A divinely given talent you have received and then to share your knowledge with others too is surely appreciated by many, including me. My sincere “THANKS” for the amazing 😉 video. I am ready to fix my chair now, without hesitation. 💫💫💫 God Bless you today and always💫💫💫
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you. Before you start; you might want to just try to flip the chair upside down and cycle the cylinder up and down before you remove it. I've found that sometimes that is all it takes. I think it redistributes the grease inside the inner cylinder. If it doesn't work then do the whole fix. Good luck!
@campmein
2 жыл бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1- Thanks for the followup, I will let that be my starting point‼️💫💫💫‼️
@rogerborg
2 жыл бұрын
Splendid stuff, thanks. The coffer dams were a nice idea but I didn't find them necessary given the small amount of hydraulic (well, ATF in my case) fluid that actually worked into the mechanism at each end. I was also lucky enough to be able to access the top end without removing the cylinder, so it was a 20 minute fix start to finish, including watching your helpful video.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. My updated video makes disassembly unnecessary in most cases. Thanks for watching!
@sorh
3 жыл бұрын
Best chair repair video on YT. thanks man!
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@y0utuve
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! It's interesting to understand some of the science behind the problem.
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@paulmeynell8866
Ай бұрын
Brilliant video thank you The animations were great going to have to give this a go . Thank you
@LifewithDavid1
Ай бұрын
Thanks, try the fix from my second chair video (pinned in the description) first. It's much easier. Thanks for watching!
@thijsd
2 жыл бұрын
thanks, it was hard to find information on such a repair
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Check out my more recent video for an even easier fix. kzitem.info/news/bejne/zo16mYiskYGGY5g
@77Wdriver
2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to retired.....I can imagine the amazing smell of your garage, the old paint rusted nails...David you are the men !!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
And grease and gasoline. Thanks for watching!
@zackpodany9420
3 жыл бұрын
Always wondered what was up (and slowly sinking), great video!
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@bystander7114
2 жыл бұрын
Just came across this looking into the correct way to lubricate the piston! Even though I don’t have to do it yet. This is an awesome video and was very entertaining. Thumbs up for sure
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Check out my recent video on how to fix your chair even more easily. kzitem.info/news/bejne/zo16mYiskYGGY5g
@bystander7114
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! Thanks!
@buschdogg
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Fixed my chair! Thanks!
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad it helped!
@Havok577
Жыл бұрын
I knew this would be good as soon as I saw the oscilloscope in the background.
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I feature that scope in several other videos. Thanks for watching!
@G3PWP
2 жыл бұрын
yaaaaaaay thank you Sir I watched this and Ive fixed my chair in just under in just ten minutes I did it with oil and to push the piston down I just happened to have an old drill chuck (3/8 10mm) so i slid this over the piston rod and hand tightened it up I used duck tape to wrap around to contain the oil then topped it up and pushed the rod up and down Then to get the cylinder out I used a pair of stilsons (large adjustble grips) and just twisted the clylinder out of the chair seat mout then refixed the piston rod back in to the spider leg base then same again with duck tape oil and work it in reassemble job done
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. If it happens again; check out my other video ( kzitem.info/news/bejne/zo16mYiskYGGY5g ) for an even EASIER way to fix chair cylinders. NO TOOLS! NO COST!
@Luvmymakup
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, this explains the problem clearly, thank
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@Luvmymakup
2 жыл бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1 and it worked! Thank you ☺️
@manavjangra7803
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Helped me understand the workings of a pneumatic cylinder! Thank you sir!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@MLX1401
2 жыл бұрын
This video lifted me up. Thanks 😁
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks for watching!
@mazdew1664
3 жыл бұрын
i just bought this chair and curious how its work, thankyou for the explanation :)
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Glad it helped.
@TheAfroNoah
2 жыл бұрын
This is the video I needed. Thank you so much for the knowledge!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@klaasvaak8009
9 ай бұрын
07:55 I think we could have a laugh when consuming a beer or two at a bar, so I blessed your work with my subscription. Keep it up!
@LifewithDavid1
9 ай бұрын
A beer does sound good. Keep laughing and thanks for watching!
@ivapad4176
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an explanation of how the mechanism works and all the tips!
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@saijadhav4
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much it was a well produced video😊... Keep making...💯💯
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@coyjin
Жыл бұрын
there are the videos I miss from when KZitem was young.
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Marco_Polo9
Жыл бұрын
Great explanation as always!
@LifewithDavid1
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@designpc1404
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting.I learned Chair working principle.
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Redneck_Ed
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. I tried lubing mine this morning, so fingers crossed that it will work. I found gobs of dust in the metal seat mechanism, so your theory seems pretty sound. Dust gets in there over time and obstructs one of the seals. I tried removing the cylinder from the seat, but no luck. I even mounted the base to holes in my workbench and used vice grips and a pipe for leverage.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Check out a NEW and even EASIER repair on my updated video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zo16mYiskYGGY5g Good luck!
@Redneck_Ed
2 жыл бұрын
@@LifewithDavid1 thanks! This may explain why the chair started working again briefly a few weeks back when I turned it upside down for a brief attempt at pounding the cylinder out of the base.
@LExLinthecity
3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thanks, I'm going to try this step. Thank you
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps. Thanks for watching.
@radrico9876
3 ай бұрын
Hey Dave. I was attempting this wd40 fix and unfortunately it didn't work. I stumbled upon your video where you explained HOW the pressure worked. Mine is too low and dropped. You explained it so well @ 4:10 . I guess i have to get a new chair, but I really do appreciate the knowledge and explanation. Thank you!
@LifewithDavid1
3 ай бұрын
You might be able to salvage the chair by replacing the cylinder. Thanks for watching and good luck!
@muhammadaliirfan472
2 жыл бұрын
Sir david, i like your effort, your are still good in mechanics even you are aged... Take care sir... Fanx for teaching something...
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you. Thanks for watching!
@the3dom
2 жыл бұрын
Done. I did mine so ... now time will tell is it worth or not. Thanks!
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Hope it helps you as much as it did me.
@brettheller9257
2 жыл бұрын
Daved. You are hilarious on purpose or not. You Rock. I subscribed after your opening on this video. Keep up the great work
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub, and thanks for watching!
@Gabriolus
3 жыл бұрын
this was very easy to follow thank u, keep up the good work
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Seekingtruth4488
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very helpful video
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@IndivisibleGV
2 жыл бұрын
It's fun to see a tinkerer explain how these cylinders actually work and that there is often a way to revive them by lubricating them. And the moving CAD illustration is very cool. David doesn't seem to know that there is another way to remove the cylinder from a chair base. I bought a replacement cylinder long ago that came with a pair of collars. One tightens down onto the support rod. The adjacent one can be pushed against the chair base by tightening hex screws that widen the gap between the previously aligned collar pieces. This effectively dislodges the cylinder without the need for a hammer or other tools. Also, if you don't want to go through the mess of reviving an old cylinder you can buy high quality new ones online for about $25 delivered, including ones that extend to a greater length for tall people.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip. The comments that I received about the mess was why I came up with an even easier method of rejuvenating the lift cylinders. Thanks for watching!
@HBPLUS
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your effort. my case is little different. it started with squeaky sounds and I didnt know where it was coming so I sprayed everything with WD40. THEN the partially sinking started. it just sinks 1 or 1.5 inches (3-5cm) at any level except when it is at the bottom. sinking doesnt continue in time but makes very weird noise.
@LifewithDavid1
2 жыл бұрын
My chair compresses a little when I sit on it; maybe 1/2 to 3/4 inch. The lower the pressure in the cylinder the more it will compress when you sit on it until it won't support you weightat all. WD-40 isn't a lubricant; it is for displacing water. It can gum up after it dries a little. That's why I use hydraulic jack oil. I would try flipping your chair upside down overnight and then cycle it up and down a couple times. That might help redistribute the lubricant that is already inside the cylinder. Good luck!.
@jacobchelraj6073
7 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙂. This worked for me.
@LifewithDavid1
7 ай бұрын
That's great! Thanks for watching!
@GreenthumbsGarden
3 жыл бұрын
Well done! My chair has the same issue, currently stuck on trying to get the cylinder out 🙄
@LifewithDavid1
3 жыл бұрын
Try flipping the chair up-side-down and cycle the chair up and down several times. Sometimes that seems to do the trick without removing the cylinder. If that doesn't work; then you can try removing the cylinder.
Пікірлер: 689