2025 - Volume #49, Issue #2, Page #32
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Rolling Shop Chair Made For Comfort
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“My background is in aerospace; I was a Lead Engineer at Northrop Grumman in San Diego for 14 years before developing Kneel-It,” says Frank Manjarres, founder of Smart Design Products, Inc. “I’ve always been a driven person, always looking to learn new skills. I’m a do-it-yourself type, and my wife took it upon herself to add flooring to my skills. Little did I know that it would test my body’s pain threshold.”
Put another way, Manjarres invented the Kneel-It through necessity. “After about 100 sq. ft. into learning this new skill, the pain became too much,” he says. “I explored options for a low posture work support device. In my mind, this was just a matter of searching and placing my order for a kneeling cart. But I quickly realized options were limited.” This led Manjarres to create a solution. “It became my mission to make sure that the folks with these low posture work tasks like plumbers, electricians, painters, mechanics, shelve stockers, autobody workers, and more had a product that would truly be a solution to their very real pain. That’s when I decided to develop Kneel-It.
“It’s built with spring-loaded knee pads that pivot. This gives our customers maximum comfort by adjusting to their unique body structures,” he says. “Plus, Kneel-It’s compact and easy to use, and the hardware can be replaced quickly, 100 percent tool-free.”
The sturdy construction can support up to 250 lbs., and the compact design allows for easy storage and transport. It’s made from cold-rolled steel, fiberglass-reinforced nylon, PP foam and stainless steel. Built-in cushioned knee pads add comfort, and the 360-degree turning capability improves functionality. Interchangeable attachments allow for more comfort, while the included roller mounts increase mobility while protecting floors.
Customer reviews show that Kneel-It makes sense for anyone who does a lot of interior finish work, including flooring, baseboard work or painting. A clean working surface works best, so outdoor projects might take more planning. Many agreed that the Kneel-It’s price was well worth it for the lack of pain they felt at the end of the day.
Now in its third version, the Kneel-It has added rotatable casters to switch between a braking and rolling configuration, as well as an upgraded quick pin seat attachment method. There’s also an upgraded finger latch for easy seat removal and a new color scheme.
Purchase the Kneel-It on the company website for $320. “Our bodies have a shelf life,” Manjarres says. “We should take every measure to protect them because we are worth it.”
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Frank Manjarres, Smart Design Products, Inc. (ph 520-390-5007; hello@kneelit.com; www.kneelit.com).
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