Reinventing The Footrest... With Gears

[@JohnHeisz]

Well... what's a comfy chair without a footrest? In this video I cover how I made one for the chair i recently built that's pretty unique - it's gear actuated and fits completely beneath the chair when folded in. Like I said in the video, the complexity of this was off the charts and the video would be several days long if I included all of the details that had to be worked out. To give you an idea of how much time went into it, overall it took longer to design, build and debug than the chair itself. A challenge indeed. The gears are 3D printed from PETG and they are holding up very well, but I would like to make new ones from wood (or aluminum!) in the future, now that I have the mechanism perfected. That's the beauty of 3D printing when you can design your own parts - it lets you quickly change parts during the design / build process. You missed the chair build video? Watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioazdoydn5Vjabs

[@daifeichu]

For someone who is "slowing down" you are killin' it. I was impressed with the chair but the footrest almost has the engineering of the space shuttle. Nice job on the chair John.

[@BrettRebman]

that’s the most badass chair to have ever existed

[@philliparudolph9595]

Creativity, ingenuity, engineering. Completely in awe of your abilities

[@doubled9361]

John I’ve been watching your videos for a few years, I’m totally amazed at the complexity of your builds. I’m a woodworker 71 year old, and I don’t have your computer skills. I tip my hat to you and am envious of your abilities.

[@billymacmakes]

I truly love these videos. And one of my favourite parts is when the music comes on towards the end and I know I'm going to get to see the completed project. Amazing! Well done John.

[@smallshoptalk589]

My father always told me, anyone can be a carpenter, but a true "Artist" is able to hide their mistakes. I really like how you show the "OOPS" moments and then fix them. Thank you.

[@charliemiller6401]

The man is a genius!

[@pierrenadeau3903]

What a genius! Like always! Awesome John. Happy christmas with your love one!

[@ericheft6184]

Very cool. I like the 3d printed parts to work out the motion. I'm sort of amazed the friction of all those parts doesn't make it too hard to spin from the side like that. Thank you for taking us on your journey.

[@rafvdp6391]

Absolutely in awe with this build . Normally I can wrap my head around your builds , but this is some next level stuff. Also in such a short time your printer knowledge is off the charts. I bow before the master. Well done John and happy holidays.

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks and merry Christmas :)

[@ThemelisPikos]

The chair got even better. You’re putting that 3D printer to excellent use. Great work! 👏🏼

[@luisgerena6649]

Watching you and Mathias is like watching Grumpy Old KZbinrs, hilarious but informative. You keep them comment trolls off your lawn and keep up the content.

[@jimmylovesbikes]

Speechless watching this series on your custom chair. I've learned so much from you and a few other maker channels. As I make more things, and fix more things. I remember tips from various videos and use them constantly. Thank you for everything and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@mattym8]

Both the chair and footrest are very clever. You’ve still got it.

[@HSkraekelig]

That 3D printer has really opened up some master level skills. Maybe next you get a metal lathe and a milling machine :)

[@howder1951]

Yeah, John would be good at that, but he would always move towards lumber , like Mathias w. This was a very enjoyable project to watch.

[@cobberpete1]

Considering the 'Concept', Design, Engineering and Manufacture, I think the chair is worth a million dollars. Thanks also for the tips on cleaning the spray can tip, and the plastic bag to ease the vinyl cover. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@carenclemmons5002]

Yes that upholstery trick with the bag is champion as they say when saving the purpose built answer to a particular problem. Your sewing skills are really impressive for such good results so quickly. Like yesterday you picked up a sewing device and turned out some very nicely done pieces- that function ! Thrilling venture you’ve tapped into. So inspiring to me…wish I was younger and stronger so that I could learn these new skills of yours. So it goes. Keep up the ideas my Canadian brother of a different mother.

[@GregsGarage]

I've been playing with gears and timing belts the last couple weeks... This sparks a few ideas to refine my design!!! I love the custom details the you were able to add to the gears, shafts and bushings to make them work for you. That's the type of thing that was unattainable just a couple decades ago if you were in a home shop. Once again, awesome design John.

[@AquaPeet]

3D-printing templates... YES! A good example how 3D-printing and woodworking can go hand in hand.

[@davipip]

"My simple chair project" 🤩

[@roryfinlay7256]

Love it John! I’ve been watching your videos for ages but this one is next-level for me in terms of the end-to-end designing through to the end result. I also loved the trolling of the safety comments 🤭

[@artimusprimeutube]

Have been absent from the channel for a while (back when you weren't having fun). Looks like that time has passed, happy for you!

[@qapla]

Nice build, John. Talk about reinventing the wheel, in this case - that was a good thing. Hope you get many hours of relaxation and enjoyment out of that chair.

[@AndyCallaway]

Awwsome project. I like the way you designed the mechanism. 👍

[@AJ-ln4sm]

What is interesting about watching this is getting a little glimpse into how your mind works. Very cool chair.

[@skf957]

Next level design and execution. Not forgetting of course the effort involved in recording and editing the build. Superb, the best bit about KZbin.

[@carenclemmons5002]

Truly an artsy happy seat cover. The whole enchilada. Wonderful design that looks easy to rest inside, like a cockpit of sorts. Awesome working out the necessary delineation of mechanisms. Damn I wish I could think and reason through snags like you do. I’m impressed with your 3 D printing process; you make every twist and turn seem easily worked through. The function of the raised foot rest is remarkable to behold and it looks like sitting in your chair is a reward like dream. Looking for reasons to use that fancy seat cover. It’s great to see you produce all the parts you need and I’m thankful you intend to incorporate wooden gear parts. Congratulations John. You rung the bell again!!!

[@greenatom]

There was a golden age of mechanical ingenuity (1800s) that I thought was long passed, but with the new software design tools together with 3D printing, maybe it'll come back.

[@matterhart]

I learned woodworking from you and others, so I could build my own recliner. Super cool to see you getting into this project. Hope you do many more videos on this topic as you dial in the design.

[@ShelleyD1]

Don't you just love have a machine to create your every thought in the real world to tinker with? Love your evolution through additive tech!

[@dmmflys]

Always love watching your build videos! Soooo cool!

[@AquaPeet]

I just love watching John build. ANYTHING. He always incorporates clever things in making or the parts themselves. I click the like button before I press play.

[@tburda823]

Appreciate the updated view of the dowel making. Really clarifies the point at which others should mind their own business 😂

[@Lego70001]

Who would have thought you couldd have improved on the idea of a great chair. Then you go ahead and do it with a foot stool. Awesome job John. I love the gear style lift. Industrial, yet great looking.

[@AereForst]

Amazing work 👏🏻👏🏻 I’m worried those gears won’t hold up. Good idea to think ahead with that

[@garethsnaim8174]

You're an inventive guy Mr Heisz, I'll give you that.

[@jstaffordii]

Well considering that I just paid $3800 for an Ekornes Stressless Mike recliner from Norway. I think you come out ahead John. Finding furniture that is fitted for your body size and that is comfortable is EXPENSIVE !

[@KipdoesStuff]

Great work John. I read through the comments looking for 'how you did this wrong' but no one figured it out yet, lol. And only one foolish question about strength. (guess they didn't hear the part about replacing every gear with wood, that you mentioned twice)

[@FrankGraffagnino]

i love the intersection of 3d printing and woodworking!

[@richardlevesque1632]

Quelle talent vous avez-vous. Bravo 😮

[@Fagner-Leite-18]

Muito bom ver você aqui no you tube novamente!!

[@sapelesteve]

Terrific footrest build John! Happy Holidays! 🌲🌲👍👍🔨🔨

[@specialks1953]

Wonderful idea and execution John! Thanks for all you do.

[@Bonzomallard]

As always, great Vid John. Great to be seeing more of your wonderful projects. Legend

[@MRrwmac]

Oh yea….. I want one!! Merry Christmas John!

[@mattwilliamson1714]

So impressive! That’s a super cool chair & footrest! (My wife does not like it when my projects have to be finished up in our living space, but she’s almost gotten used to me after ~1/4 of a century.) 😬 I was waiting for a knob you could clip into the holes to turn the wheel… the kind of knob they used to have on old pickup trucks and tractors. 🤣

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, John! 😃 Now that's the perfect chair!!! Merry Christmas! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@WNCworks]

Impressive. You might want to look into printing some gears out of a material that can be put into a sand mold, and cast them out of aluminum. I did some aluminum casting years ago using the Lindsay Publications books as a guide with great success. Good video!

[@HenningJohansen]

You're a genius, John!

[@_J.F_]

Hi John. How your brain manages to come up with this stuff is beyond me, but it is extremely impressive. When you make the wooden gears why not make the control electric as well? It could be cool to have two preset positions, one for putting the feet on the rest and another one for resting your legs, and of course a third for returning the footrest to the folded away position. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@kitchentroll5868]

Maybe it looks a bit Rube Goldberg, but it is absolute genius. And all wood gearing, even better.

[@dj-bn1fj]

John I like the chair and had been thinking about a project my TV chair as I was going to use lead screw type drive but really like the gear idea. Anyway something to think about and thanks for all the great videos over the years.

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

Woohoo! John's done it again! I wish you made more stuff like you used to only better since you can print patterns and jigs.

[@sportsman1824]

I like the way you have combined woodworking with 3D printing. Great build overall made more impressive with the 3D printed parts.

[@JDHood]

Hella COOL!! Glad you did it! If it was me trying to figure out and build that complexity, I can guarantee you I would have quickly thrown up my hands and just built an ottoman. But that does look amazing!

[@swaffy101]

Never thought I would see how a $10k chair was prototyped and made. You’re the man John.

[@timothyvanderschultzen9640]

Cool! Has a rascal electric cart vibe now!

[@billb825]

This is just awesome. Your mind is amazing. I'd purposely be stuck in that chair with Aja on volume 7...

[@billm2158]

Very clever John. Good video.

[@KellyVisionPictures]

dang. Another amazing design and build.

[@wh0tube]

The not so lazy boy 😉👍👍

[@stevebettany8778]

Very fancy. It’s good to make cool stuff for yourself.

[@KyleMerl]

The mix of 3d printing and woodworking is fun to see. It really opens up a world of possibility. I know you COULD make all those parts from wood (by hand)... but why would you?!

[@frankd7339]

Very cool John. Merry Christmas :)

[@wilcogrundens9086]

God bless the piece makers. 😉

[@emeltea33]

Great development!

[@marcbarash6045]

Thanks John

[@AtticusDraco]

That was entertaining I like it That was a helluva lot 'cypherin' going on in that project Good Job

[@macedindu829]

King of the castle! King of the castle! I got a chair!

[@HardwayRanch]

I love your work - simply awesome!

[@Paronak]

damn i'm envious of that chair.

[@jeffwilbourne2282]

Awesome job, always enjoy watching you work, did you 3d print that "Compass" your using in the video? Did you have plans for that? Thank you

[@toltecstrings1]

what if you make the gear teeth shaped like a raindrop, inlayed into the wood cog, then you could have all the teeth with the optimized grain orientation. the alternative would be some sort of segmented disks with enough segment that the grain doesn't turn substantially on the outer teeth of each segment.

[@MakeStuffwithLittleDevil]

Great job man 👏👏👏

[@csehszlovakze]

it turned out really nice!

[@mikeziri]

Waiting for the motorised version now.

[@scottschmidtmann2540]

Very cool!

[@stevewalker7822]

Awesome job!

[@danfromnorth52]

Amazing design. It’s like asking NASA to design a chair 😂. Merry Christmas John. Thanks for all your videos and the ones you post on Facebook too.

[@IveLearnedSomeThings]

Nice design! Brass gears would look really nice. Maybe a collab with a metal foundry channel.

[@smallshoptalk589]

This was very well on the details and commentary. New Sub here.

[@markshipman4864]

This makes my brain hurt. Very cool, John.

[@malvoliosf]

“A work of art is never completed, but merely abandoned.” - Paul Valéry

[@gregmize01]

Incredible!!!

[@PetesGuide]

Brilliant! La-Z-Boy, meet La-Z-Barber.

[@justasimplefox]

Incredible 🤯😍

[@Korubidae]

God bless you my friend

[@parphi3051]

The Horror! Love it.

[@MatthewMenze]

I love this! Have you considered making any of the parts (gears) in delrin or similar ordered from SendCutSend? It seems like the perfect use case.

[@mucholocodawg]

You have a lot of gears that are just linear transfer you can simplify with a belt for the 1:1 transfer and if you attach it it To the rack runner it will also eliminate the rack think like the mechanism for the cnc router

[@MatthewWebb62024]

Awesome!

[@markrowland5393]

Brilliant!

[@RobertPaulvanCampen]

Great job! Love the project :) Why did you choose square head screws for most of it?

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@christianfayet6587]

👋what a nice job ! 👍

[@AquaPeet]

GEARS!!! 😍😍😍

[@hdwoodshop]

Mattias has a nice program for cutting gears from wood without a CNC. 😂

[@MrQuickLine]

This isn't what they mean when they say "Give it a rest, John!"

[@quirkydad6083]

Wow!

[@momphard]

Now a headrest!

[@randysguitarsbroncos223]

Nice