| Shaker Rocking-Chair Kit: Weaving the Seat and Back |
From "Woodworking"
episode DIW-206 |
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Once the frame has been assembled and finished, it's time to weave the seat and back. Complete plans and kit for the Shaker Rocking Chair in Bruce Johnson's demonstration can be purchased from the Shaker Workshops. Materials: Shaker Rocking-Chair Kit
Scissors or utility knife
- Using fabric tape supplied in the kit, wrap one end over the top rung and secure to back post with tack. Push tack into place with finger (figure A), then hammer to secure.
- Roll tape under the bottom rung and back up and over the top (figure B). Keep tape even as it is alternately wrapped over and under the top and bottom rungs. At the end of each row, pull tape to tighten.
- When half of the chair's back has been wrapped, insert foam padding between the two layers of fabric tape (figure C). Continue wrapping the tape in the same manner until both top and bottom rungs are completely wrapped.
- Take the end of the fabric tape to the back of post and cut away excess.
- Cut off about 12' more of the tape. Tack tape's end and begin weaving the tape. Alternate over and under the vertical rows (figure D), wrapping around the posts at each end.
- When entire back has been woven, tack end to back of post and cut away excess fabric tape.
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Shaker Rocking Chair Kit
Model: F151
Shaker Workshops
Ashburnham, MA 01430-8001
Fax: (978) 827-6554
Email: shaker@shakerworkshops.com
Website: www.shakerworkshops.com
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Berkshire House Publishers
Lee, MA 01238
Phone: 413-243-0303
Fax: 413-243-4737
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Author: Robert F.W. Meader
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Model: 156158357X
Author: Christian Becksvoort
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Time Life Books
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Author: Time Life Video
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Model: 155870437X
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Betterway Books (F & W Publications)
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Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking magazine
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Author: Editors of Time Life Books
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Fax: 800-453-2884
Email: support@runningpress.com
Shaker Museum and Library
Shaker Museum and Library
Old Chatham, NY 12136
Phone: (518) 794-9100
Website: shakermuseumandlibrary.org
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