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Has anyone tried to make the Boston artist fixed at one height by screwing the cross members to the under side of the seat when the scissor mechanism gets worn out?  Do you think on might need to add a resting point at the frame in 4 places as well or not?
The tops are in great shape but the metal mechanism are worn out. 

Has anyone tried to make the Boston artist fixed at one height by screwing the cross members to the under side of the seat when the scissor mechanism gets worn out?  Do you think on might need to add a resting point at the frame in 4 places as well or not?
The tops are in great shape but the metal mechanism are worn out. 

Hi Lonnie,

I know which bench you are talking about.  I have repaired at least one of those. Just like you explained. 

The Boston benches have a mechanism similar in shape as the Jansen bench of two x's per side, but is lacking in so many ways.  They start to rock side to side and front to back very quickly after installation in grand practice room. The movement is about a half inch.  I am thinking (4 screws) of locking them at a certain height by screwing braces to the seat bottom after shimming the space in between with the wood in photo.  

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Has anyone tried to make the Boston artist fixed at one height by screwing the cross members to the under side of the seat when the scissor mechanism gets worn out?  Do you think on might need to add a resting point at the frame in 4 places as well or not?
The tops are in great shape but the metal mechanism are worn out. 

Has anyone tried to make the Boston artist fixed at one height by screwing the cross members to the under side of the seat when the scissor mechanism gets worn out?  Do you think on might need to add a resting point at the frame in 4 places as well or not?
The tops are in great shape but the metal mechanism are worn out. 

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Jessica Masse RPT
Western Michigan University
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I have about 30 of them which are maybe 2-3 years old. I can't even sit in them because the top material is so thin now, and the buttons hurt my bum. Are you finding this to be the case as well, or are your tops holding up? Mine are definitely loose underneath as well. But I might bring one into the shop and experiment with it to see what we can do, but I'm recommending replacing them with high-quality hydraulic benches with thicker, more robust tops. Just curious what others have done with these benches… It's on my punchlist. 

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Vincent Chambers
Apollo Piano | Stanford University


Original Message:
Sent: 10-13-2025 14:40
From: Jessica Masse
Subject: Boston adjustable bench mechanism repair

Has anyone tried to make the Boston artist fixed at one height by screwing the cross members to the under side of the seat when the scissor mechanism gets worn out?  Do you think on might need to add a resting point at the frame in 4 places as well or not?
The tops are in great shape but the metal mechanism are worn out. 

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Jessica Masse RPT
Western Michigan University
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If you are looking for something to make the bench tops thicker and more comfortable I found a source that sells gel foam, Perhaps it is worth getting some and then going to a shop that recovers seats /benchs on boats,  They have heavy duty vinyls etc You might be able to get a deal to recover all 30 

I have about 30 of them which are maybe 2-3 years old. I can't even sit in them because the top material is so thin now, and the buttons hurt my bum. Are you finding this to be the case as well, or are your tops holding up? Mine are definitely loose underneath as well. But I might bring one into the shop and experiment with it to see what we can do, but I'm recommending replacing them with high-quality hydraulic benches with thicker, more robust tops. Just curious what others have done with these benches… It's on my punchlist. 

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Vincent Chambers
Apollo Piano | Stanford University


Original Message:
Sent: 10-13-2025 14:40
From: Jessica Masse
Subject: Boston adjustable bench mechanism repair

Has anyone tried to make the Boston artist fixed at one height by screwing the cross members to the under side of the seat when the scissor mechanism gets worn out?  Do you think on might need to add a resting point at the frame in 4 places as well or not?
The tops are in great shape but the metal mechanism are worn out. 

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Jessica Masse RPT
Western Michigan University
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