Rocking Chair: Episode 13
Posted 28 December 2016
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This episode shows you how to upholster the seat. Paul starts with the corner bracing which supports the seat. Then the plywood base is cut to size and fitted leaving 1/16” (1.5mm) around the edge for the leather, then boring the air holes. The foam and leather are cut to size with a sharp knife, then the foam is compressed in order to stretch and staple the leather in place.
Another great job of showing how to do something the easiest way possible. Thanks Paul and crew. You guys are amazing.
Thanks Gary, glad you enjoyed it!
Enjoyed the video. Was the knife you used to cut the foam serrated (looked like it might be)? If so, how do you sharpen it?
Great project. Enjoyed learning so much. The upholstery lesson was especially helpful to me for my current project. As always, I learned a lot from you. Thanks so much.
Cher Monsieur Sellers
Mille mercis pour votre philosophie de vie. J’adore vous écouter.
I wish you a Happy New Year.
Thérèse
Just FYI, an electric knife works great on foam like this.
Pls, which are the recommended dimensions for the brace corner and seat plywood thickness? Thks
Thank you for the lesson.
Can you tell me what type and density of foam you used?
What is this style of foam called and where does one purchase it?
I’m located in Texas, USA for reference.
Thank you
Hi,
Thanks for your comment. Paul says:
I would just call it an upholstery foam. You could probably get it from Hobby Lobby or Crafts Etc.
Kind Regards,
Izzy