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Click on the links to see pictures of the Catnapper construction |
| Feature | Catnapper | Action | La-Z-boy |
| Mechanism Opening | Handle Activated | Handle Crank Operated | Handle Crank Operated |
| Mechanism Closing |
Legs or Handle | Handle Operated | Handle Operated |
| Arm Caps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side Handle Position | 12.5" x 9" | 11" x 5.5" | 9.5" x 4" |
| Mid Ottoman | Yes | No | Yes (metal bar) |
| Bushings | Delrin (lubricated plastic) | Yes/Greased | Yes/Oiled |
| Stop Pins | Solid Steel | Tube Steel | None |
| Base | Unitized Steel | Metal to Wood | Metal or Wood |
| Pinch Points | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rocker Blocker | Dual Locker | Single Middle | Wire Middle |
| Morley Springs | Yes | Yes | No |
| Power Spring (helps open) | Single (gravity balanced) | 2 | 2 |
| Lock Spring (snugs close) | Single (gravity balanced) | 2 | 2 |
| Direct Drive | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Skirt | Yes | Diaper | Wood (Hide Pinch) |
| Foam | Full Core | Cut Core | Cut Core |
| Seat Box | Metal | Vertical-Plywood | Vertical-Hardwood |
| 90 Degree Angle Iron | Yes (2 Screws each side) | Yes (1 or 2 screw) | No |
| # Positions | Infinite | Infinite | 13 Clicks |
| Origin | U. of TN. (Dr. Lorenz) | Clark Rogers | Knaubusch |
| Back Break without TV | No | No | Yes (Why?) |
| Seat Rack | No | No | Yes |
| Front End Linkage (pinch point) | Tailored Profile | Scissors | Scissors |
| Steel Gauge (smaller# is bigger) | 6/8/10 | 14 | 14 |
| Control Link Position | Under Arm | Under Seat | Under Seat |
| Mechanism Paint | Black Paint | Black Paint | Unpainted |