Posture Question

[azbison]

I'm less than two months into scrolling and have learned a lot with this bunch, but I need some advice. Is it better to sit or stand to do the scrolling? I've moved to a standing workbench and that works ok, since it's an old saw and I've got to reach over and grab a tool to change blades every time, standing actually makes it go faster. But for long term, is sitting or standing better?

Second question: Does it help to raise the back end of the saw to get a better overhead view of the work? Or does a 45 degree view work best?

Answers from the old salts is greatly appreciated

[PuzzledMoose]

I'd say that raising the back of the saw definitely helps with visibility and with not straining your neck ...

I prefer to sit - or at least perch on the edge of a stool ... unless I'm doing something very quick. I find a 29"bar stool is just the right height for me .. but that would depend on your height etc ...

[Barefoot1]

I too use a bar stool for scrolling, long hours at the saw make this the way to go for me. Makes reaching for my beer easier as well . . . .

[azbison]

Originally Posted by Barefoot1

I too use a bar stool for scrolling, long hours at the saw make this the way to go for me. Makes reaching for my beer easier as well . . . .

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I knew this was a bad year to give up beer....

[Forester21]

I use a bar stool most of the time while scrolling, but end up standing too - depends on how big the item is I'm cutting
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[Dragon]

Definitely raise the back to see the work easier with being hunched over. I bought myself an old office chair which is high like a bar stool for $20. Great investment. I prefer to sit also.
Diane

[michaelK]

I use a stool too, standing for 2-3 hours is really tough on the back. Anything that you can do to make yourself more comfortable is good as long as it doesn't interfere with your safety. I also use a magnifier that you wear on your head and you can flip it up or down, helps with eye fatigue.

[Magpie]

I dunno how long a lecture you want, but standing for long periods of time can have seriously bad effects on your health. If you do choose to stand, be sure to move around a lot.

Sitting can also have deleterious effects, so be sure to move around from time to time, and make sure you have a chair that's comfortable and doesn't put too much pressure on the back of your leg.

Be sure to arrange your tools so you don't have to twist and stretch a lot to reach them. Be kind to your back

Hope that helps! If you need more data, just PM me. I just finished reading a study on Romanian prisoners who were made to stand 40 hours at a time--you'll never stand up again after you read it!

[Mick Walker]

azbison, depends on if you can top feed or bottom feed with your saw. Would not be to easy to sit if you have a bottom feeder. I have been standing while sawing for 15 years (now that's a long time to stand). Tried sitting and didn't care for it. I am a top feeder.

[edward]

I prefer to sit unless I'am scrolling something big. I bought a craftman adjustable stool with back, and works very well. Edward