Posted 12 years ago
blunderbuss2
(199 items)
The before pic of the other chair. Next is middle of unending work. Finally finished except the border strip, which I don't have yet. This is a really tedious job so don't start one without a lot of Valium. If you are homicidal, don't start! Last is a fun shot.
These are appalachian chairs that were made by a local carpenter & have been in the family since the '40's.
You did a great job!
Nice job!
Merci Pick & Pops. If you need that kind of work done, - pay them whatever they ask for! They definitely earn it.
Nice chairs, I think that I would go cross eyed looking at that pattern.
Does the label identify the tomato when the neighbour steals it? :-)
Walks, got chuckles from friends so thought I would try it here. Insight into how my mind works. Scary isn't it?
Not in a rush to start the next chair for sure.
Yes it is! :-)
I know I would have taken the easy route and cut a board & upholster with foam and leather! But your way was much more true to form, and likely led to the consumption of many Heiniken's to get just right!
Looks balmy there buss, how's bout sending some decent weather up here, we're getting a winter storm right now!
Lot of Corona. Wonder if they import the water to make the beer? And it's cold here. Must be going down to 73-74F at nites!
Hi blunderbuss2! Great job! I give you credit. I have caning experience. Exactly one experience. The job still sits there with the wooden pegs in place where I left off. I find that it is very hard to keep the cane wet enough for it to stretch properly. The next difficulty, which drove me crazy...when I was half way though with a row, I would realize the little fibers were sticking up and that it was on backwards. I would have to start all over again. Much credit to you, and those who do this full time. It is pretty much hell.
You know BHock! Actually, I had my most trouble keeping the ends soft while threading thru the holes. I left a little free space before the holes on 2 adjacent sides so it could draw-up in the final stage when you wet it. I cheated by cutting tiny round dowel pegs to do that final stage & it drew-up tight & flat. I still don't want to start the next chair so I cheated again. I epoxy'd the breaking strands from the bottom so I can wait until the memory fades.
I used to collect old chairs before I decided to go for something smaller that didn't take up so much room... like vases.. like it!....:-)
lol, no such thing as cheating! really nice job blunderbuss!
inky, I did the same thing, but I am still searching for that "thing" later!
Thanks BHock. Eying that next chair but not that bored yet.
LOL......too funny!
blunder. Check it out. Photographic evidence!!!! haha, later!
http://cf.collectorsweekly.com/stories/zjE1ykF2LLjlBDHYDJLIRg.jpg
Here is a trick I happened on while doing this job. Golf tees fit perfectly to hold cane in the holes as I went around & keep it from slipping. BHock's poste reminded me of this trick & no, I'm not going to try & patent it.
blunderbuss, can you imagine, the seat has been sitting like that for 2 and a half years. The night before my daughter was born was the last time I touched it. LOL. Pegs still in the holes, half done and all.
BHock, I certainly understand. Leave the pegs in until she finishes college, married & has two kids. Then when you get bored, finish the job. LOL We call it "Island Time". Even better yet, find somebody who does that & let them finish it!
blunder. I love the sound of that...."island time" , what a ring that has to it......here we call it....panic time. Thanks for the advice sir, later!
Oh yes, and I took your advice about all that war memorabilia you helped me with. It is on a major collecting site called: The Collector's Guild. If you are curious to see the links I'd love to show you....let me know, later!!!!
BHock, would like to see the links. Would like to follow them & see what they go for so I can keep up with values & stay current. Ever heard of the coconut telegraph? It exists & very efficient.