BWL Posted March 1, 2021 Report Posted March 1, 2021 I was at a resale shop the other day and saw a chair for sale with weaved seat and back. As a leatherworker and craftsman I instantly got the idea of building my own version of this chair and using leather for the weaved areas. What do you think? Any ideas? Thanks for reading my post! Quote It's the impresion you leave that counts. Michael
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 1, 2021 CFM Report Posted March 1, 2021 I think its a great idea go for it That looks like a good easily buildable frame design. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members billybopp Posted March 2, 2021 Members Report Posted March 2, 2021 The only things I can think of that you'd want to watch out for is now the leather straps are attached, they'd have to be good and strong, and leather stretch. You might be able to pre-stretch the leather some to help out with that. Otherwise looks really really cool!! Be sure to show off if you decide to make one! - Bill Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted March 2, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted March 2, 2021 Your choice of leather will determine your comfort ie, upholstery leather will have more stretch to it so it'll be a 'softer' seat, stiff veg tan will give a stiffer seat you could use upholsters webbing stretcher pliers to pull the strips, or use a framer's stretching pliers Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
BWL Posted March 5, 2021 Author Report Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) Thanks to everyone for your comments, your Ideas. This will go on my project board. My thoughts on wood; Walnut or Mahogany. They both carve and finish well. I well keep you posted when I start this project. Edited March 5, 2021 by Barbed Wire Leather Quote It's the impresion you leave that counts. Michael
CFM Hardrada Posted March 5, 2021 CFM Report Posted March 5, 2021 I had seen something similar in a book I once got: Quote
BWL Posted March 5, 2021 Author Report Posted March 5, 2021 Thanks! I like this weave better. Quote It's the impresion you leave that counts. Michael
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