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Hi I have a seasonal cottage with rush seated dining chairs and some of the rush is deteriorating - is there a way to replace the rush with fabric or some other kind of material. I don't have money to put in to "restoration" but still want to preserve them as best as I can. thanks for any help
Hi Susan, there is a synthetic Rush made of paper, and it is a cheaper and easier to install solution, (not too difficult to learn), here's a link to H.H. Perkins site:
http://hhperkins.com/index.php/cPath/12_27_77
There are other woven seat methods too,:
http://www.shakershoppe.com/index.php?pID=189
and also I have seen wooden seats made to go over the original rush seating,(and made them) finished, or even upholstered.
Hope that helps and regards to the GREAT state of Maine. (We have a cottage on Pleasant Lake in Casco, and my Dad has a Condo in the 'Old Port' area of Portland)- Greg
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| Comment | Very pleased with your quick response and want to thank you for your help. It made me feel like my quest was feasible and not hopeless. Thanks for sharing the links also. I will gladly come here for help again. Thanks Susan | ||
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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