A Woodworker’s Guide to Upholstery: Making the Deck

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   Suburbanguy | Feb 07, 2018 09:58pm | #1

   The second set of knots was not tied, became unwrapped, and yet he drove the nails home without fixing it. (clearly visible at 25:26). Is it not important to tie the springs?
   From Boy Scouts, the knot used is a clove hitch.
   The cross-tie strings were not waxed. I'm curious why.
   I am also surprised that any furniture reupolsterer would suggest No-Sag springs or even having the spring bending equipment. They put additional strain on the frame by pushing it apart as opposed to a coil springs that pull it together when someone sits in the chair.

   The springs on this chair will bottom out and be uncomfortable to sit in. (Ask me how I know.) Bought a chair from the 1940's on Kij... and had the No-Sag springs replaced with coil springs with the re-upholstering. The upholsterer said he wasn't sure he had enough height, but he did it. Maybe he tied them down a little more. I'm not at home to measure, but the seat cushion is only about 5 1/2 inches from the webbing.
   Regardless, the designer should work with the upholsterer and be told that his design will be uncomfortable and the seat frame needs to be set another inch lower in the chair frame, to accomodate coil springs.
   A beautiful piece flops and will not be someones favourite chair, all because of this one design flaw.
   Sorry to be so negative.

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   CaseyO | Feb 09, 2018 03:28pm | #2

   Great idea for a video series! It's exciting to get a "curveball" every once in a while. Looking forward to the rest.

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   RAJEEV | Feb 13, 2018 11:17am | #3

   Great video, have been planning to try my hand at upholstering for a while but could never get it right. Will definitely do it now. Thank you.waiting for the next one

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   SteveHIN | Feb 14, 2018 10:31am | #4

   Very interesting. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

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   tobyw | Feb 19, 2018 09:48am | #5

   I have seen these elements before, it is nice to understand how they work together. BTW, you can anneal the spring ends with a propane torch, but do not set all those combustables on fire! And where do we get the leather and materials? Local fabric store does not have top quality goods.

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   Madkrafter | Feb 24, 2018 04:28pm | #6

   Tandy Leather (online and physical stores) is probably the most accessible and often has upholstery leathers on sale. They are typically odd lots in a variety of colors. I just bought two whole hides in a sale but the choice was limited as those that know, come in early and get the pick of the litter. For top-choice leather, Horween Leather in Chicago (http://www.thetanneryrow.com/)

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   Blue_Rocco | Sep 07, 2020 11:12pm | #7

   This is A Kanowsky Spring system. Carl Kanowsky made a fortune on them. This upholsterer, does not really know HOW to use this system. Talk to anyone else as to how to use these. There are special tools used to stretch the spring as well as mount them on the furniture. I worked at the Kanowsky Furniture Factory in Sacramento for five years, So I know what I'm talking about. I actually have a letter of recognition from Carl Kanowsky, detailing my training and the way I set up lines in the factory to make the furniture! Use the Jute. It works better that what this guy is telling you to do!!

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   Blue_Rocco | Sep 08, 2020 03:59am | #8

   All true.

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   kjl9060 | Nov 04, 2023 05:14pm | #9

   Outstanding tutorial, despite the negative comments from suburbanguy and blue rocco. If I never reupholster another chair, I’ve still benefited from the many useful tips. I appreciate the contribution of time and expertise.