smart51
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| posted on 28/6/15 at 08:30 AM |
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My new chair
I've got a new job starting next month and I've got a week between finishing at my old place and starting at the new. So I decided to take
on a new project. Making a chair. I've got two weeks until I finish work, but I've finished the chair already.
The chair back is laminated hardboard. I wanted flexiply but hardboard cut into car sized sheets is easier to come by. The legs are oak and the seat
base plywood. Trimming the back of the chair was quite straightforward too.
 
ChairBack
But it all went wrong a bit when trimming the front. Its gone wrinkly and as the cover is glued to the foam, it isn't coming off.
 
ChairFront
It isn't terrible but it's not up to the required standard, which is as good as you'd buy from a shop.
 
ChairTop
I might buy some new vinyl and foam and give it another go. What do you think?
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Slimy38
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| posted on 28/6/15 at 09:38 AM |
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Use a bit of steam? Either from an iron or steam cleaner.
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CNHSS1
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| posted on 28/6/15 at 09:58 AM |
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What vinyl did you use? We sell office furniture and most of the offi e seating spec vinyls and faux leathers are disgned to resist wrinkling and
puddling (the bum shape left when you get out of the chair seat).
If you send a pic of the chair to either Camira or Bradbury Fabrics they could advise on a suitable vinyl to cover it in that shouldnt give the issues
youve seen.
HTH
Craig
"Racing is life, everything else, before or after, is just waiting"---Steve McQueen
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bi22le
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| posted on 28/6/15 at 07:17 PM |
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I dont think that you should of stuck thr fabric to the foam.
I design seating systems for a live and never stick the fabric to the foam.
Looking at the pics ot could be this that caused the wrinkles. Thinner vinal will also be more pliable.
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smart51
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| posted on 28/6/15 at 08:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
I dont think that you should of stuck thr fabric to the foam.
I design seating systems for a live and never stick the fabric to the foam.
Looking at the pics ot could be this that caused the wrinkles. Thinner vinal will also be more pliable.
Yeah, I was trying to minimise the amount of sewing. I guess you learn these things the first time you try something.
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bi22le
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| posted on 28/6/15 at 09:23 PM |
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sorry about the typos. I was on my phone while painting. . . .
You got the idea.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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