i've been trying to find plans online for how to build a chair sort of like http://www.furniture.com/common/product/ProductInfo.aspx?itemid=170088&ChildId=157921&xs=934fcfa796-612e-4f8e-9ccd-96ab44fbd9f8 but all i've been able to find are plans for like dining room and outdoor chairs

can someone point me in a better direction?

7/9/2006 8:51:19 PM

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7/9/2006 9:42:25 PM

i haven't spent a LOT of time searching, but the closest things i can find are an adirondack chair, a rocking chair, etc.

your best bet is probably going to be to go to lowes or home depot and see if they have any small pamphlets/books for this type of thing.

honestly, i don't think the upholstery would be too awful, but getting the chair stable and the right shape, etc will be.

7/9/2006 10:17:10 PM

i wonder if an engineer & design student could help you create something structurally sound & attractive

7/9/2006 10:20:51 PM

I'd like info on where to find upholstery grade foam and how to cut and shape the stuff. Any hints?

7/9/2006 10:25:21 PM

^both hancocks and jo-anns sell upholstery quality fabric. and, i'm about 99% sure they sell upholstery foam. i've heard a lot of people say electric knives/turkey cutters work the best for cutting the foam. shaping it is sometimes just a matter of practice. what do you want to upholster?

7/9/2006 10:37:17 PM

Just looking at doing some custom cushions for my boat is all.

7/9/2006 10:39:15 PM

cushions aren't tough at all, imo. (sorry, i've watched too much trading spaces, etc.)

1. get the upholstery foam and some batting. you can get it in thin sheets.
2. cut the foam about the size you want it, maybe a bit smaller.
3. wrap batting around foam to make the shape less squared, basically round the corners of the foam.

now, if you want cushions that are double-sided, where you can flip them over, you'll need to have covers made that you can unzip, put in, etc. but, if you're putting them down like on a bench, you could glue the batting-wrapped foam down to a piece of thin mdf and then upholstery that with a staple gun. cut a piece of fabric large enough to cover the foam and reach to the mdf. put the fabric on top of the foam, hold onto the whole thing, and flip it upside down, so the wood is facing up. start on one side, pull the fabric up and staple it to the mdf. once you have one side done, go to the opposite side, and pull taughtly and staple, do the two perpendicular sides, and fold in the corners like wrapping a gift, and staple...

oh, and now that i've written all that, i guess i should ask were you talking about seat/bench cushions or something more like pillows?

7/9/2006 11:03:59 PM

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"i've heard a lot of people say electric knives/turkey cutters work the best for cutting the foam."

Those things are made to cut foam. You can fly right through the foam almost like nothing is there.

7/9/2006 11:14:39 PM

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"i wonder if an engineer & design student could help you create something structurally sound & attractive"

Vince Foote used to teach a furniture design studio in the industrial design department. His students put out some seriously high quality work, but he just retired. You might want to PM noen. He should know someone (student or faculty) who could help you out.

7/10/2006 12:08:32 AM

Mill Outlet Village on Capital Blvd sells tons of upholstry fabrics and foam. They will also cut the foam to size/shape for you.

http://milloutletvillage.com/

7/10/2006 8:57:25 AM

Vince Foote is the MAN.

7/10/2006 10:17:39 AM

i still can't find any framing plans

7/10/2006 10:23:20 AM