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Expert: - 2/11/2010


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If I have several broken zig zag springs in a chair, where can a get replacement springs?  How do I determine gauge size of the wire?
TG

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Hi Terry,

There are several resources to purchase upholstery supplies on-line.  Type "upholstery supplies" into your search engine and many will come up.  Zig-zag springs also go by the name no-sag springs.  The wire comes in only two gauges the lighter is for backs and the heavier is for seats.  

I hope this helps.  Please keep in mind that installing no-sag springs can be extremely dangerous and cause serious injury - if you need pointers on how to install the springs that information may be on this site from a previous answer or feel free to contact me.

Mark Miller.

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custom furniture upholsterery. Became journeyman custom upholsterer in 1969. Certified by Upholsterers Intl. Union. Worked at San Francisco`s most prestigious upholstering shop as senior upholsterer. Am now president of Domar Upholstered Furniture Inc. Have upholstered for Presidents Reagan, Nixon, Clinton and the Queen of England. formerly taught classes in custom upholstering at the San Francisco Community College. Happy to answer all your upholstering questions.

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