How does tilt tension adjustment work on a drafting chair?

Tilt tension (sometimes called tilt resistance) is adjusted via a knob or paddle under the seat. Turning it increases or decreases the resistance when you recline the seatback. A lighter person needs less tension to lean back comfortably, while a heavier user typically needs more tension to prevent the seat from tilting too freely. Proper tension adjustment means the chair reclines with a slight resistance — not so stiff it won't move, not so loose that it dumps you backward. Many users never adjust this from the factory setting, which is a missed ergonomic opportunity. Take five minutes to tune it when you first set up any drafting chair. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960 for chairs with easy-access tension controls.