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Ok, here goes:
This works best if your desk is against a wall but in theory the locking motion should work providing you put some rubber feet under the wood to create some friction.
As you can see I created a frame to lock both rudder pedals and chair into a fixed position. You have to measure your own distance. I did create a plan for this and I'll upload it in a separate post. I just don't have it to hand. If there is enough interest I can create a thread in Tips and Tricks which shows the process from start to finish and then you guys can help me refine it. The cost is less than $10/£5 and one hour of time.
Pushing the rudder pedals creates an equal and opposite reaction against the chair (Newton's third law) and tada! No more skating across the floor into the kitchen.
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20 hours ago, wolfko said:
Mine is an office chair on casters, which are - unfortunately - not lockable. So when stepping hard on the rudder pedals or toe brakes the chair will roll backwards. Quite annoying!
I had to fashion my own frame for that. Works well, pushing against the rudder pedals actually locks the chair into position.
I'm on version 2 with further adjustable refinements to come. All you need is some spare wood and a jigsaw.
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Posted · Edited by Hobnobs
Very simple to make. Takes about an hour. I wrote this as a "dummies" guide. It is not my intention to partonise anyone with these skills already, I'm just to trying to help if you don't have any experience working with wood.
DISCLAIMER: Use at your own risk. I won't be responsible for any damage, fires or wild animals running through your simpit as a result of this guide. I strongly suggest you seek approval from your partner (wife or husband) before proceeding to save any marital problems. You have been warned.
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I have labelled the parts of the frame. Use in reference to photo below.