Camel Back Sofa Upholstery - Reconstructing Back Foundation

Part 3 of 7 - Video demonstration using traditional horse hair upholstery techniques in a 1920's Camel Back Sofa.

[@dowserdude]

I find this so relaxing watching you do this...........

[@user-ct8ws4fn4h]

really. It's not work you do. But it is art. You made a masterpiece.

[@balbino108]

What work! It delights to see, because they are important details. Thank you so much for teaching us!

[@user-uv4mp1jt1c]

Wow...you are a master! Wish you were in my area. I have an old 1930's overstuffed couch and 3 chairs I believe were manufactured by Kroehler that I need to have reupholstered.

[@martinberry574]

Beautiful workmanship.

[@curoimacdaire3630]

Great stuff. Thanks again for sharing.

[@SOLENGRAD]

and there I was thinking I was getting better ... quite amazed, that I can improve my art even more.

[@jeanine6492]

Amazing work. Can I ask why no webbing on the back to support the springs? (It looks like only hessian). Thank you for your videos. Sorry I just checked the comments and you answered a similar question. I’ll check comments before I ask next video.

[@jaynedodds5746]

All I want to say is ... wow!

[@sooth15]

Are you adding any webbing to the back? I would think that just the single layer of burlap would be far too weak to hold the springs and stuffing in place for very long.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

+sooth15 Good point but I'm following the original construction. I seriously debated adding webbing as you suggest but with a layer of cotton between the burlap and outer upholstery the springing should settle in nicely. I'll have the outer back fabric pulled tightly so it will add the needed strength and resilient support. I'll let the next upholsterer add webbing...

[@AlexCastillo-sv8qk]

Kim I wanted to ask you about the quantity of horse hair one would need for both layers of stuffing on a piece such as this.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Sorry about the delay in my reply. I've not had enough experience with pieces of this nature to give you an answer as to how many pounds of hair they require. Twenty-five pounds?

[@AlexCastillo-sv8qk]

@@Buckminsterupholstery Thanks for the info Kim. I’ve been weighing my options when it comes to traditional materials that are still available. Besides horse hair, excelsior seems to be the only other material I was able to find. I’ve also found a company that is producing a tow/straw product but have yet to hear back from them to see if it’s suitable for upholstery.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

I'm interested in what you come up with for tow. A company in Virginia wouldn't send me a sample. I had to buy the full quantity they had to offer but I've forgotten how much it was. Pretty lousy way to handle a prospective customer. I would have given them a lot of business if the product was suitable but I wasn't given the opportunity.

[@marilorenzon7554]

where do you get the horse hair if the piece didn't have any?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Albany Foam and Supply, Albany New York has 100% horse hair. Fifteen pound minimum goes a long way. Other companies sell a mix of pig and horse hair.

[@marilorenzon7554]

@@Buckminsterupholstery thank you! Love all your videos. Perfect detail and teaching methods.

[@camillechristie7339]

What size springs do you use?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

The back springs are 8" tall but off hand I can't tell you what gauge wire. Whereas seat springs are generally #9, these are probably #12 ? They are soft springs for backs.

[@igorsuzdaltsev3198]

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