John is my better half, and kindly made me a couple of weaving aids, one from an old screwdriver and the larger one from a steel spike. They’re great and help a lot.
Category Archives: Caning
An Old Oak Chair
A nice, old oak chair came into the workshop last week. I began by removing the exploded cane seat and then gave the wood a good cleaning. The judicious application of some Mohawk Medium Walnut stain evened out some of the bright spots, followed by a coat of Conservator’s wax, brought out the patina ofContinue reading “An Old Oak Chair”
Replacing Machine Caning on a Well Loved Stool
A recent arrival in need of some attention in order to survive the next ten or twenty years of love. Out with the old and on with a coat of Mowhawk Medium Walnut stain In with the new and a coat of Conservator’s wax. It’s looking pretty and useful again Thanks for the visit.
Replacing Worn Out Fibre Rush Seat
A lovely old maple? stool sorely in need of some TLC came into the shop last week. The replacement begins. Adding the padding. Finished the weaving. Next comes the staining… One coat of Mohawk Medium Walnut and one of Orange Shellac 2lb cut And it’s ready to go home.
Drumcarder Restoration
Restoring old drumcarder
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