i have never used it. but i don't like painted swivels. the paint wears, then they get hard to turn.
Hehe, I'm a cheap bastard too, and was looking at that and an el-cheapo post to put the chair on. I'm also curious how well it works or if I should just pony up the money for a real pedestal. Just makes me mad how much they charge for what is essentially the base of a cheapie office chair. I've actually considered using the base of a cheap office chair.. and I suppose after writing this still am.