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rush shuttle Back Porch Caning - Joyce Curtis, Sat Oct 31 8:49pm
If you are still around, I would like to see a picture of a shuttle that can hole a whole seat of rush. Thank-you, Joyce Curtis
Rush Weaving & Gussets Bonnie Rashleigh - Rick's Wood &, Sat Oct 31 10:51am
We just got a set of rush chairs in to reweave. When taking them apart - we found that the old gussets weren't all tacked. They were one continuous strand (i think) that were all twisted and then bundled together. Is anyone familiar with this technique and it is any better than attaching each strand.
Broken dowel jurichi, Mon Nov 2 3:21pm
Hi All, My sister just recaned a porch rocker with a herringbone weave. When finishing the back, she noticed the seat seemed loose. She found the front rail broken away from the frame. Is there any way to fix the dowel and save the weave? I'm thinking no, but thought I would check with all of you. Thanks, Judy
Photo View Stats of Albums The Wicker Woman, Mon Nov 2 8:06am
Here are the views for the separate photo albums on our PictureTrail site: http://www.PictureTrail.com/seatweavingforum Seatweaving Forum--Chair Caning, etc. Album visits (all time): 1650 572 (7 days) Seatweaving Forum--Wicker Repair Album visits (all time): 585 45 (7 days) Seatweaving Forum-- Tips & Tools Album... more
PictureTrail Seatweaving Forum Album The Wicker Woman, Mon Nov 2 7:55am
Greetings from PictureTrail.com stats! Here's the summary of image views for your account: seatweavingforum http://www.PictureTrail.com/seatweavingforum A summary email is sent out once a week. You can also review your stats in the members area of your account at any time. Just click on the My Account link located... more
Forum Stats -- October 2009 The Wicker Woman, Sun Nov 1 4:39pm
For the month of OCTOBER 2009 UNIQUE IPs: Low of 81 on the 15th High of 173 on the 13th Average Daily Unique IP Users -- 137 PAGEVIEWS: Low of 268 on the 15th High of 1,068 on the 19th Average Daily Pageview -- 531 Monthly Total Pageviews -- 15,944 ================================== AVERAGE DAILY SUBSCRIBERS: 137... more
pneumatic stapler ddick, Thu Nov 13 8:29pm
I am trying to locate a pneumatic stapler that will shoot T20 and T25 staples. These are the rounded staples that are often used for wiring. Upon Ed's suggestion, I am using them to start rush seats. Does anyone know if such a device exists? Thanks, David
Chair Caning Pictures Posted The Wicker Woman, Thu Oct 29 11:07am
There are new seatweaving and chair caning pictures for you to view on the Seatweaving Forum PictureTrail photo albums. http://www.PictureTrail.com/seatweavingforum Also put up a few new ones in the Studio Workshop album. Enjoy! The Wicker Woman ® - Cathryn Peters http://www.PictureTrail.com/seatweavingforum
Welcome Bill Morse, IL to the Directory! The Wicker Woman, Thu Oct 29 11:02am
Please welcome our newest addition to the National Furniture Repair Directory ™, Bill Morse from Elgin, Illinois! Bill also is a frequent poster here on the Forum. Some of you that were at the 2009 Gathering will remember Bill and those of you that weren't there, can read all about him on his ad in the... more
YouTube TheWickerWoman Channel The Wicker Woman, Thu Oct 29 9:22am
I just made another video and uploaded it to YouTube, on Gathering & Drying Cattail Leaves. Please rate the video and leave your comments, too! So, be sure to check it out and then stay tuned for more as we weave our own cattail leaf rush chair seat! http://www.YouTube.com/thewickerwoman Read the print article here on ... more
November Furniture Repair Directory Ads Due! The Wicker Woman, Wed Oct 28 10:27am
I just sent out the notices last week to those of you listed on the Furniture Repair Directory with a renewal date of November 1st. But just as a "heads-up" to everyone advertising there, your renewal date is always posted at the bottom right hand side for your convenience. Some of you don't have websites, but if you... more
Where to purchase? Steve ProFinisher, Mon Oct 26 8:47am
I have seen on postings and several of your web sites Small stools and chairs done as show or samples of different weaves. They would be great for teaching or showing what the many different patterns actually look like. Where are are you getting them and is there a discount for volume? Steve Nearman... more
Diamond Weave Webbing Jan, Wed Sep 27 7:59am
Hi All, I have chairs that need Diamond Weave webbing. Does anyone have a supplier ? ( "Franks" said theirs is too old) I"ll bet everyone elses' is also old!! I have never seen this in 33 years of caning. ( and I think it is ugly -- well, not pretty! ) I kind of hope I can't get it , but wonder what to suggest in... more
Chair for a worthy cause Mindy King - the chair weaver, Thu Oct 22 9:22pm
Like most of us I can't walk away from the occasional orphaned chair. When times are slow I fix one of these up and enjoy using it for a little while (until another orphaned chair strikes my fancy) . Rather try to sell them and get less than the cost of labor I get more satisfaction donating them to worthy causes for... more
Posted Chair Caning Studio Pix The Wicker Woman, Fri Oct 23 8:21pm
I just posted some more chair caning and wicker repair pictures and set up a new Workspace/Studio album on our PictureTrail album for the forum. Debbie Kinghan of Kinghan of Kalifornia in Pacific Grove, CA sent pictures of her shop/studio, pictures of a rush Peacock/Windsor chair and a wicker chain back on another... more
The Wicker Woman® The Wicker Woman, Fri Oct 23 4:48am
Well, after a very long wait and quite a bit of money spent, The Wicker Woman is now a registered trademark business name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office! As of October 13, 2009 I received the status and am in the process of updating my business cards, websites and everywhere else I can think of to... more
Working in my new studio! The Wicker Woman, Wed Oct 21 7:23pm
I am almost totally moved into the studio/garage even though it's far from being completed. But at least this winter, will have a place I can really do my chair caning, wicker repair and antler basketry comfortably. I used to do all the work in our tiny 8ft. x 30ft. mobile home, but now I'm in the 15ft. x 32ft. space... more
Making a profit in the Restoration trade Steve ProFinisher, Sun Oct 11 9:14pm
If your are somewhat new to the trade or are struggling to put bread on the table this may help. I gave up worrying about what customers and the local competition think about the price we charge some 25 years ago. I would hear, "Is that all, I thought it would be a lot more!" or "That's ridicules, I could buy a new... more
My album posted on FaceBook LostArts, Wed Oct 7 7:08am
Hi, I've finally posted photos of my work. Look me up on Facebook, Art Phaneuf, and you'll find nearly 100 pictures in my photo album. Critiques welcome. Art Lost Arts Wicker Restoration and Chair Caning
removing spleen Linda Sippel, Fri Oct 16 9:47pm
I bought a steamer to remove spleen about 6 months ago. Tonight I finally got to use it.It's amazing. It took about 2 minutes to remove the spleen and webbing. Infact it took longer to find my drill then to do the whole process.


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