How Do You Assemble Adjustable Height Swivel Bar Stool?

Assembling an adjustable height swivel bar stool follows the same order almost every time: base to column, column into collar, footrest onto the column, swivel plate to the seat underside, then seat onto the piston. This guide walks through each stage with the details that catch people out, including why the seat feels loose until someone sits on it, why the gas cylinder taper needs no bolt, and why the footrest must be positioned before the seat goes on. It also covers checking bolt lengths, leaving base fixings slack until final alignment, orientating the swivel plate so the lever does not catch knees, tightening in a diagonal pattern, and the routine checks that keep a swivel stool tight through years of daily kitchen use....