Turn table with foot pump ?

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Turn table with foot pump ?

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Hi guys

I have noticed these turn tables that people are using in japan and America . With the adjustable height, using a foot pump Anyone any idea were these come from? Are they available in oz?
I will post a pic soon.
I would love one of these and my sister in law could do with one too for building her wedding cakes.
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I am pretty sure I remember Ryan talking about them - they are old barber chairs
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Yes I was going say find an old barbers chair. I would think they would be heavy though.

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I can see how that would be handy but that would also be very heavily and immovable! I reckon the best bet is an old office chair! Still height adjustable, has wheels so portable-and often free on gumtree!
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Isitangus wrote:I reckon the best bet is an old office chair! Still height adjustable, has wheels so portable-and often free on gumtree!
that is what I use for my larger trees. otherwise just a $2 shop plastic turntable :-)

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Yes they are old barber chairs i have used a couple of different ones during my visit in Japan (5 days left of my 2 month visit :( ), some also have an electric version that lets you adjust the height.

Most professional bonsai nurseries in Japan use them but they also have a full time workshop set up so they don't need to move them around.
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Re: Turn table with foot pump ?

Post by miyagiman »

Hi all, I was just surfing ebay, and found a cheap hydraulic lift table in the Sydney area. it might be the ants pants for one of you, it could easily be converted to a bonsai turntable. check item number 201083342011. miyagiman.
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