Arm Rest Help

BabblingBeads · #1 2009-09-14, 1:29pm

Hi Everyone,

I am not sure where to post this but hope it should be here.

I been searching for any postings regarding arm rests. I see the CS's all the time. Are there other arm rests out there for sale also? I am researching them all before I decide to buy.

What does everyone use as their arm rests?

Thanks.

Angie09 · #2 2009-09-14, 2:07pm

I have been using the CS but will be selling mine. Too confining and the hand rests were not comfortable for me. I purchased elbow rests but haven't set them up yet ... will report when I do.

Janetlee · #3 2009-09-14, 2:53pm

I have used Fishing rod holders that attach to a boat. I got mine at Academy for $2.99 couple of yrs ago. Got the Idea from someone on another forum, wet canvas was the forum. Just cann't think of the persons name. I made arm covers out of old cloth placemats, and stuff them with cotton batting.
I'll try to post pictures tomorrow if you are interested. They work for me.
Janet

SassyGlass9 · #4 2009-09-14, 9:17pm

I'd love to see pics of these! I don't fish, so I can't visualize them at all!

DanG · #5 2009-09-15, 4:17am

I can make you some great arm rest that you will never ware out . I used to make them but people didn't want to pay my price for them so I stopped. They move in 2 different spots so they can be moved out of the way if your not using them.If you would like to see them I'll try and get a set made up and post some pic's. Dan G

Janetlee · #6 2009-09-15, 1:03pm

Here is the the forum website.
www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269272
It shows the picture of the fishing rods used as arm rest.

Janet

BabblingBeads · #7 2009-09-15, 1:41pm

Hi Dan,

I'd hate to have you make a set just to show me what they look like. Do you have them in your studio set up? If so, just take a picture of them. Right now I have two 2x4s clamped to my work area.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by DanG

I can make you some great arm rest that you will never ware out . I used to make them but people didn't want to pay my price for them so I stopped. They move in 2 different spots so they can be moved out of the way if your not using them.If you would like to see them I'll try and get a set made up and post some pic's. Dan G

BabblingBeads · #8 2009-09-15, 1:43pm

What a great idea! I would have never thought of that. Thanks for posting about them and adding a picture of them.

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Originally Posted by JCollie

I have used Fishing rod holders that attach to a boat. I got mine at Academy for $2.99 couple of yrs ago. Got the Idea from someone on another forum, wet canvas was the forum. Just cann't think of the persons name. I made arm covers out of old cloth placemats, and stuff them with cotton batting.
I'll try to post pictures tomorrow if you are interested. They work for me.
Janet

Janetlee · #9 2009-09-15, 2:53pm

You are very welcome.

Glad to do it.
Janet

Elegance_1 · #10 2009-09-16, 11:32am

My DH made mine for me. He took a 3 x 4 board and a keyboard wrist rest. Cut the wrist rest in half and glued them to the board. They are the most comfortable rests I've every had!

I do have a CS but never use it. Maybe I should post it for sale. It has leather bean bags with it.

LAJ · #11 2009-09-16, 8:39pm

Can I chime in with a photo of the armrest that my BIL made for me? I love that he even painted it red.

Now just need to get some sort of cushioning for the top. I have problems with carpal tunnel, & shaky hands & they help with both so far.

Here ya go:

bead crazy · #12 2009-09-17, 2:03am

I have some that hook on the end of my table. I know that there is a vendor that sells them but for the life of me I can't remember

BabblingBeads · #13 2009-09-17, 8:21am

What a neat idea. I never seen any like that before. Your BIL did a good job making them.

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Originally Posted by LAJ

Can I chime in with a photo of the armrest that my BIL made for me? I love that he even painted it red.

Now just need to get some sort of cushioning for the top. I have problems with carpal tunnel, & shaky hands & they help with both so far.

Here ya go:

BabblingBeads · #14 2009-09-17, 8:24am

Can you show us a picture of them?

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Originally Posted by bead crazy

I have some that hook on the end of my table. I know that there is a vendor that sells them but for the life of me I can't remember

LAJ · #15 2009-09-17, 9:39am

Yes, he sure did. I sent him a photo of the one on Generations Glass site & he made me one to my specifications. Scroll down a bit in this link for the photo.

http://www.generationsglass.com/Torch_Accessories.html

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Originally Posted by BabblingBeads

What a neat idea. I never seen any like that before. Your BIL did a good job making them.

DanG · #16 2009-09-20, 7:56pm

Here are the arm rest I was telling you about. They are made to move just like your arm. There are 2 joints that let it turn 360 so if you don't want to use them you can move them out of your way. The pads are covered with Leather so they don't go bad. These will be the last set of arm rest you will ever have to buy. The next set I make will be out of 1/2" pipe instead of 3/4" so they will be lighter. That way you can take they with you if you do demo's or are taking classes. Dan G

Frit Diva · #17 2009-09-21, 11:02am

Dan these look great! What are the joints that allow them to swivel called? I recognize the elbows and such, but you've got two pieces that look like Tees, but they appear to swivel.... are they "unions"? How did you do that?!

BabblingBeads · #18 2009-09-21, 12:41pm

Hi Dan,

Those look great. May I ask what you sell them for?

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by DanG

Here are the arm rest I was telling you about. They are made to move just like your arm. There are 2 joints that let it turn 360 so if you don't want to use them you can move them out of your way. The pads are covered with Leather so they don't go bad. These will be the last set of arm rest you will ever have to buy. The next set I make will be out of 1/2" pipe instead of 3/4" so they will be lighter. That way you can take they with you if you do demo's or are taking classes. Dan G

DanG · #19 2009-09-21, 12:44pm

I have two sleeves I make on my lathe that allow them to turn. There are 6 parts that have to be made on a lathe and a mill. I made the first ones for a good friend of mine that does lamp working . Her back would hurt her so bad she couldn't work as long as she would like. Drew Fritts also has a set he has used for about 4 years I think. I get $75.00 each or $150.00 for 2 some people think a set is just one of them. You will never ware them out I try to make tools like the olden days. Here are the new 1/2" rests I just got done with them last night. They are small enough you can take them with you to classes.

thatsmithlady · #20 2009-09-25, 10:33pm

Creation Station saved my arms...Well worth the investment

DanG · #21 2009-10-05, 5:19am

I've seen the Creation Station it is fine for light work but note for someone that needs real support. I gone for classes that have them in place, I take mine out so I don't brake them. The armrest are stationary and only move back and fourth.I can move mine any way I want when I am melting glass. If you don't want to use them just move them out of the way. When it come to tools you get what you pay for . If your shoulders and back are hurting then this is what you need. DanG

Cabaribeads · #22 2009-10-05, 3:53pm

That looks super Dan! I have CS but if I ever worked longer hours I would need something more for sure.

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Originally Posted by DanG

I've seen the Creation Station it is fine for light work but note for someone that needs real support. I gone for classes that have them in place, I take mine out so I don't brake them. The armrest are stationary and only move back and fourth.I can move mine any way I want when I am melting glass. If you don't want to use them just move them out of the way. When it come to tools you get what you pay for . If your shoulders and back are hurting then this is what you need. DanG

Lorraine Chandler · #23 2009-10-10, 6:40pm

I have made at least a dozen variations and these work the best. Leather covered bean bags on wood. The wood is small squares that I kept adding until I got it just the right height. Then wood glued the squares together and taped everything to the table... I wuve that tape..hehe

The ends of the padded part hang out over the bench a little bit. This was the only way I could torch with my shoulder injury..I also have to work slower until it heals so back to the HH for awhile. These were also very very INEXPENSIVE!

Basically if you do not have the funds to buy a creation station or other?, just get creative and keep trying. I still have my Toilet Paper rolls covered with foil and really like them but they were not high enough or long enough to help the shoulder injury.

Lorraine

oldschooltofu · #24 2009-10-17, 8:32am

here is a good pic of my arm rests

they are 4x4 wood or 2) 2x4s screwed together. cover with 2" foam rubber and faux leather. use a staple gun to attach the leather to the wood. i use L brackets to hold them to the 2x4 that the bench is made from.

they dont move like those really cool ones above, but work great.

DanG · #25 2009-10-17, 11:50am

Those are great I also like the metal bench and hood how many stations are there.

glowinglass · #26 2009-10-18, 6:28pm

"]I get $75.00 each or $150.00 for 2 some people think a set is just one of them.[ Is a set one pair for $150 then?

DanG · #27 2009-10-18, 6:51pm

Hi
It's $75 for the right side and $75 for the left side $150 for the pair. DanG

Heart Fire · #28 2009-12-04, 3:27pm

I am dealing with ulnar nerve problems so I am trying to solve this issue as well. There are several arm-rests that I am looking at right now, all of them can be made to articulate 360 degrees and can also be adjusted for more height above the table for a small fee. The pads can be as long as you like and have leather rests. I was thinking of using these articulating arm rests with the wrist rests from Bearfoot Tools.

Anyone have experience with these particular products?

http://www.ergo-items.com/armrests/e...t/ergorest.htm

http://ergopages.com/ergorest.html

http://888ergodir.com/page/ErgoDirec...cc163ef1234ebb

thanks

ArtcoInc · #29 2009-12-04, 4:40pm

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Originally Posted by Heart Fire

Anyone have experience with these particular products?

http://www.ergo-items.com/armrests/e...t/ergorest.htm

http://ergopages.com/ergorest.html

http://888ergodir.com/page/ErgoDirec...cc163ef1234ebb

thanks

I actually have one of these here at my computer. I find it comfortable for working on my computer. But, the one I have doesn't rise much above the table surface, and would probably be too low for lampworking. I understand that there are some that do offer additional lift, though.

And, if anyone's interested in DanG's arm rests, I have a set (one left, one right, $150) here in stock.

Malcolm