Custom Ski Lift Bench Furniture

Does anyone have recommendations for a place that can turn an old ski lift chair into a sweet looking bench?  Something similar to Last Chair Customs in Boulder, but more local to western Washington.

Backstory, my wife and I met skiing at Crystal.  Years ago when Chair 6 got destroyed, we got our hands on one of the chairs thinking we'd do something with it, but I never knew what.  Time to do something with it. Any ideas appreciated!

first thing i'd do is stand it upright

Do you have a contractor for home repairs and remodels? Ask them or ask your neighbors home improvement contractors for a bid. You already own a bench you just need it installed. Personally I'd have a little bit of lift cable installed so I could hang it and swing around a bit. If you have high ceilings string the cable inside. Other ways to hang but a cable would be "authentic" . If you can't figure out what to do I have a good spot on my patio.

Have you considered a DIY outside installation as a swing?  Easily hung with chains from a pipe or timber A-frame.  There's a similar log-frame setup, perhaps from the same Xtal lift, behind the RMI coffee shop in Ashford.  It's about 1K to the top of their 'PT' trail with a nice local view before the maples leaf out.

Top of Cady Hill, in Stowe, VT (not my photo)



Unfortunately can't find any clear photos of the pivot mechanism, but can confirm that it does swing back and forth.

don't get yer arm between the chair and pole

Contact Mike Rolfs,(on this site) he has a dandy, is an engineer, and likely has a good idea.