Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Metal backed seats

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Posted by Mike Croaro (Member # 3123) on 11-14-2005, 04:37 PM:

Hi Folks:

Does anyone still manufacture metal backed seats? Just curious.

Thanks,

Mike

Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 11-15-2005, 08:46 AM:

I don't think so, and if you have them, there are very good reaons why not:
1. paint & upkeep
2. bending and breakage at top mounting screw.
Louis

Posted by Mike Croaro (Member # 3123) on 11-15-2005, 10:00 AM:

Hi Louis:

Thanks for the information. I checked out Irwin or American seating (I can't remember which) about 5 years ago and they were still offering the metal backed seet.

I am a traditionalist and have always liked the metal backed seats. Wood backed are also nice but I dislike the plastic backed ones.

Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 11-19-2005, 04:38 PM:

See if Irwin still makes "the Comet;" which is a metal backed seats. We sell them, but I, personally, have never sold one. (Sure take 'em out, though.) Louis

Posted by Mike Croaro (Member # 3123) on 11-20-2005, 11:46 AM:

Hi Louis:

I checked out Irwin's webiste but they do not the the "Comet' seats. Perhaps they are offered but not listed on their website.

Mike