Hey i'm completely new to this want to make a chair similar to this ( http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/ol-images/la/uploads/02_07hilowtarg_.jpg) over the summer for something to keep me entertained. Any help in how i should go about this would be appreciated
How to make a chair
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Similar to this i think it may be too difficult
Similar to this i think it may be too difficult
Im pretty much a beginner at working with wood but i will have help from my dad who i think has sort of an idea.
As far upholstery is concerned i have no idea i was considering paying to get it professionally done or asking if a friend who does textiles would be able to help.
The wood work tools i have are like plane, saw, coping saw, circular saw, files. Im not really sure what else i would have/need but between me and my friend im sure we have more than what i have listed
I have no upholstery tools i dont think, im not really sure what upholstery tools there are
As far upholstery is concerned i have no idea i was considering paying to get it professionally done or asking if a friend who does textiles would be able to help.
The wood work tools i have are like plane, saw, coping saw, circular saw, files. Im not really sure what else i would have/need but between me and my friend im sure we have more than what i have listed
I have no upholstery tools i dont think, im not really sure what upholstery tools there are
the problem you have is you need to see the frame and construction method so you can replicate it or alter it to your tools and skills
i suspect a visit to a second hand shop will be far more fruitful and less frustrating
i suspect a visit to a second hand shop will be far more fruitful and less frustrating
Haha yeah i guessed i was being a bit ambitious it was more for something to do than the actual want of a chair just may have to start a bit simpler.
cheers for the help
cheers for the help
The chair construction is fairly simple, but a course on upholstery would be need to finish it.Evening classes are often available.
My sister did a course and managed to reupholster a chesterfield chair successfully.
My sister did a course and managed to reupholster a chesterfield chair successfully.
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