Suze Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 don't know which do you think would hold up better - I'm about 200 lbs or so...... Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Contributing Member UKRay Posted February 22, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted February 22, 2009 don't know which do you think would hold up better - I'm about 200 lbs or so...... I don't think it would make much difference. A few years back I sold one of my stools to a guy who went at least 300lbs and he still uses it regularly. That one was thong laced. Luke's stitched stools are superb and I can't see anyone ever having problems with those either. If you are going to lace then IMHO you should use at least 1/4" thongs cut from the same quality leather you made the seat from - 3.5mm thick is my favorite but I can't work that out in US - can anyone help here? Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Suze Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 no need to "work it out" it's 3.5 mm thick You just have to go shopping with a tape measure..... Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Members tonyc1 Posted February 22, 2009 Members Report Posted February 22, 2009 What diameter are the bolts? Tony. Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted February 23, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted February 23, 2009 A 1/4" WAS USED ON MINE. Quote Luke
Members tonyc1 Posted February 23, 2009 Members Report Posted February 23, 2009 A 1/4" WAS USED ON MINE. Thanks, Luke. Tony. Quote
Members Vikti Posted February 23, 2009 Author Members Report Posted February 23, 2009 What I'm going to do for holding the legs together is tap a 9/16" hex nut with a 3/8" holes on every other side and screw the bolts into the new holes on the nut. I live in an apartment so any kind of welding is a no-no. But thanks for the opinions all! Damon Quote
Members tonyc1 Posted February 23, 2009 Members Report Posted February 23, 2009 But 9/16" is larger than 3/8" so how can you tap it smaller? Tony. Quote
Members wildrose Posted February 23, 2009 Members Report Posted February 23, 2009 I'm going to add my comments here: My husband and I both are well over 200 lbs, and neither of us has broken one of these chairs. They are comfortable, and I've made about a dozen of them. I first bought the kit Tandy used to sell, and when they stopped I was able to get a couple tri-bolts and made some more. With those, I used thick (shoe sole?) leather. I punched the holes with a round punch, and then stitched them with rawhide (aka latigo) lace which Tandy still sells I believe. I actually have a cut out I'd made of the pattern, if you'd like I'll trace it and (postal) mail it to you. Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
Members McJeep Posted February 23, 2009 Members Report Posted February 23, 2009 But 9/16" is larger than 3/8" so how can you tap it smaller?Tony. He's just using the 9/16 as a hub to drill and tap to receive the 3/8 bolts He could use a 5/8 bolt if he wanted to, or bigger - he just wants something with 6 sides so he can drill/tap into 3 (every other) of the flats. Quote "I gotta have more cowbell!" Cristopher Walken - SNL
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