Eastlake Chair Upholstery - Traditional Springing & Stuffing Techniques

Part 2 - Video demonstrating traditional springing and stuffing techniques on an 1870's Eastlake side chair.
Part 3 - • Eastlake Chair Upholst...

[@paulbarratt9382]

The best upholstery tutorial I've ever seen..straight forward no nonsense ..no music ..thank you

[@felicitythomson3397]

Yes I do agree. No music is excellent in this case, you can really concentrate, its as if he is there in the room with you. I do enjoy watching, have learnt so much.

[@WannaB321]

That's a real work of art. Amazing job.

[@jenniferw7691]

Best furniture video I’ve watched. You make me think I can take my Eastlake chair project on. Thank you.

[@gailcullinan349]

Hello from South Africa. Thank you for another master class in uholstery. What a magnificent job

[@vthomas6029]

Thank you so much for the high quality video. I had no idea this is such an art form. Thank you for taking the time to video, edit, and share

[@t.b.1596]

All I can say is WOW! I really enjoyed your video! Thank you for posting!!!

[@GSR978]

Great video! Your voice is like the Bob Ross for upholstery :) I'm getting ready to strip a sofa to reupholster. Your video is helping me learn.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Would that be "a happy little settee?"

[@vthomas6029]

I found a gorgeous old chair in decent shape on the side of the road. I brought it home but left it outside under my porch bc there was this weird “squirrel nest” looking material coming out of the bottom of it. NOW I know it was just wood wool and I sorely regret leaving it outside 😢 if it didn’t need to be rehabbed before, it sure does now after being on the porch for 2 years. I guess we live and we learn.

[@periodcraftsmen]

Spectacular work! I learned a lot in this video! I have been sharing with anyone and everyone who is interested in upholstery to watch your videos! I must say the quality of your work is rarely seen or taught. I wish more people would upholster this way. I also wish I could learn more in this style of upholstery. Great job and thank you for aharing.

[@ella85ful]

I really enjoyed the video and learned so much. Please keep them coming. Thanks.

[@margarettanner733]

OMG you are so calm and amazing

[@professionalcommenter]

I love to watch your videos! I wish you would post more! Your work is an art form!

[@luigibenignochiappero5589]

MASTER Chapeau!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juliecolby7526]

Your videos are exceptional. Thank you for taking the time to show your craft. Beautiful work!

[@rickjames4882]

Glad to see you back. You're amazing to watch. You're the only guy I know that can make burlap and wood wool look like a finished product! I hope you show the rest of the job, I've been putting off a chair almost exactly like that for a while. They're so cheap right now it's a great time to pick up some amazing furniture if you can do the work or can afford somebody like you.

[@vomMarischal]

Seems absolutely amazing to me! Well now I know what's in my furniture :)

[@scotts5081]

All I can say is WOW! I took on a project not knowing it was this intense. Came on you tube looking for info on recovering a chair for a co-worker. Striped the chair that had been recovered by many layers of fabric and when I got to the guts found it to be stuffed with some unusual materials. Ran across this video trying to find out how to do the spring work and to my surprise this is exactly what was in the chair. You are amazing! and inspiring. Not sure if I am going to actually go this far in the process yet but had to write a message. Incredible that you are!.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Why not? Go for it!

[@consideredwhisper]

So beautiful to watch you work. Thank you.

[@carolcribby8642]

WOW. I love how you take the time in folding the fabric or the burlap in this case. The work you do is great. I have an old vintage rockn chair that NEEDS to be reupholstered. This is my first chair ever, and I'm glad I came across your video first... Thank you..

[@ashwatson4449]

Wow! I was absolutely glued to the screen, you're teaching manner is fantastic! Thank you!

[@juliegathman2923]

I was glued, too. I was amazed!

[@rosalindcarr5684]

Glad to see you back. Very informative. Ian from Perth Scotland

[@billastell3753]

What a great KZbin find. I was raised around a family upholstery business.; Worked the trade until 20 years ago. I really missed it. Thanks Buckminster for letting me relive the pleasure of old time craftsmanship. You ROCK!

[@felicitythomson3397]

Beautiful work, so carefully explained and videoed. A joy to watch. Thanks

[@atar212]

So fortunate to watch a master craftsman work his magic. Thank you.

[@sandrarichardson2393]

i can't tell you how much i enjoy watching your work

[@jenniferw7691]

This was the perfect video I need to attempt to do my own Eastlake chair. The close ups and your instruction were so perfect. I feel like I have the confidence to take this on with this video as reference. You were very thorough.

[@williamoverton7265]

Fantastic instructor

[@gardenlevel7385]

So helpful!

[@avianfish8732]

Quality job

[@denisehunter6159]

Wow. Fantastic tutorial. Best I've seen. Thanks. I think I'm ready to tackle

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Good luck! "Buck"

[@joewger]

Excellent craftsmanship! Thanks! Now I know why Larsen Couches cost $5000.

[@annvogt9941]

Thanks for your helpful videos.

[@lorrainehitz109]

Thank you for these wonderful videos. I recently bought an Eastlake sofa that has seen better times and have been taking it down to the guts. Your meticulous work showing how to set the springs has given me the confidence to work on. Thanks!

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Lots of photos that might also be of help on my facebook page.

[@mariefink3024]

This is by far the best tutorial I've ever seen. Masterful and thoughtfully produced. I need to watch all of his videos. I need to practice that first knot he uses to tie the springs. . . I am amazed how beautiful his hands are. I can't tell you how many tacks I 've driven through the tips of my fingers...sigh.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Thank you Marie. Kind words.

[@olgarehn]

Thank you for sharing! Truly appreciated ❤️

[@lesliewheeler8719]

you' re the master, thank you for sharing.

[@joyknollenberg9048]

@Valerie O'Brien staples do less damage to the wood of antique furniture

[@indie825]

Very interesting to watch. Thanks

[@elizabethsaville8969]

Thank you for this excellent video. I like that you changed angles and got closeups of the techniques you used. That is very helpful.

[@williamoverton7265]

Wonderful

[@SuchaCaligrrl]

This was different but beautiful work.

[@RicardoCruz-hv5jx]

Love this very informative I'm going to reupholster my great aunt dining room set wish me luck im the only one who wants to salvage it i need to pull this off 🤞🤞

[@esmaeilrazavi6477]

Thanks. So useful. I, m upholster from iran

[@patriciabaker332]

Hand made padding and edge roll. Brilliant. Old school.

[@pedrodufrechou9691]

Excelente trabajo!! Soy un fiel seguidor de tus videos y así he aprendido mucho! Aprendí el oficio a través de KZbin y trabajo de eso hoy en día! Muchas gracias por los tutoriales. Saludos desde Barcelona España

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Best wishes from the middle of America. Thanks for watching.

[@Lisayingchen]

I got inspired from watching your amazing video! I bought two similar chairs to work on. I hope you will have another video to show the rest of the restoration project. Thank you for sharing your wonderful craft:)

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

I hope to have the rest of this project filmed and edited sometime in August.

[@stevengevirtz8992]

Buckminster Upholstery that is great! I am looking forward to seeing this. I built a parlor sitting chair almost 20 years ago. I have finally gathered the upholstery and springing materials and may sit down soon. Can I blame you for not showing me how to finish it off now? LOL☯

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

We should have the rest of this project ready to edit in two weeks.

[@Lisayingchen]

Buckminster Upholstery Thank you! You're an amazing craftsman, can't wait to see the video:)

[@Ademirness]

I’m a second generation upholstery tech but I learn so much from this video alone it’s amazing work, my only suggestion is to perhaps sharpen or get new scissors they sound harsh but that’s just OCD, again amazing work, definitely subscribed

[@LadyBlackHeart03]

I've two queen anne seats and a 3 seater couch I'm doing for a friend and I have bitten off more than I can chew and have had it sitting for a good month now as I stripped it back to far not knowing how hard it was going to be in reality. It's the stuffing and hessian that I'm scared about going and tying. I'm a big visual learner. I found one video that gave me some semi confidence but I'm hoping you can give me some bigger confidence over spending thousands on accessing an overseas course to do it!

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Contact me via my website for more information.

[@judyjohnstone7036]

Excellent video, you really explain every step so well! What is the fibre that you are using and where would you get some? Thank you

[@r.mercado9737]

Impressive! Thank you. Semper Fi

[@patriciabaker332]

And a careful examination of how old pieces were done, I am assuming. A good way to learn from those who you have never met.

[@johnny1957able]

To see you take your time with so much care and skill it’s inspiring to me. One question for you is the cost or your fee for restoring a chair like this one. I have been working with my hands all of my life recently at 59 am partner with my best friend Carmen and started a workroom. She’s been in the business for 30 years and I’ll like to learn your trade. Restoration is more involved than typical upholstery it requires a higher level of quality work and it’s time consuming. Hope to hear back from you and lastly you have a very zen way of teaching and a great deal of knowledge. Thanks john

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

John, contact me via my website or email at [e-mail]

[@aztectutoriales6800]

Good work

[@marjohnsmusings3222]

Thank You.

[@karinvail]

I am new to upholstery and find your work amazing and fascinating! Doing things traditional with just a bit of new (staples) to save the big holes in the wood, love it! Can I ask, what is the purpose of the 3 rows of stitching along the front? I am assuming keeping the padding in place so it doesn't move around and bunch up? Keep up the great videos, love them!

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Yes, the stitching shapes and retains the profile, plus gives firm support behind the knees.

[@lhoward295]

Hi Kim! So good to revisit these techniques with you! Why a bayonet needle? Aren't they sharp on the sides? And, why no blind stitching? Looks perfect, as always! Leslie

[@tiberiocociumag7723]

EXECELENT. JUBS. NICE. CHAIRS

[@calenlass1112]

Watching you reapply the webbing reminded me that I have inherited an antique set of chairs that are quite rickety and need new seats, but now I wonder if there's a way to increase the weight capacity of the chair in the process. I have a bad habit of sitting heavily, and my husband isn't as slim as he used to be. Is there anything you might recommend, like a tack instead of staples to better hold webbing, or thicker webbing, or braces on the joints, or something?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Furniture like this deserves respect. It was delicate when it was new. Work on breaking the habit of sitting heavily and learn the limitations. People were more disciplined in posture when chairs like this were made. Sets were made with various size family members in mind. Staples are more friendly in preserving the frame and should hold as good, or better than tacks.

[@henrybroger]

@BuckminsterUpholstery I am in awe of your patience and craft. I recently picked up an Eastlake chair and find time on my hands to try and tackle reupholstering it. Do you have a recommended supply list for the type and size of things like the string/twine you use, type and size of needles, amount of wood wool, horsehair, and cotton per chair? I have my webbing in, springs sewn and tied down, though I feel my Ruby Italian twine looks thicker than what you are using in these videos(about 1/8th" thick). I also have my burlap but have yet to get my muslin. I would greatly appreciate guidance on this. -Roger

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

My pleasure to help. Contact me via my website for more information.

[@harxmoond]

This is wonderfully done. Where did you happen to learn how to do this?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

No formal training. Learned from a book and over 40 years of working on furniture.

[@sertsert6740]

Best tutorial! From Russia

[@brendahart9930]

I found you instructions hoping I could reuploster an Eastlake rocker. Do l dare give it a try or just get it done?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Some rocker seats are quite tricky. I have detailed photos in my albums at Buckminster Upholstery on facebook.

[@donnacotter1256]

Your videos are great and your work is meticulous. What books would you recommend to learn more? What is the technique used for forming the edge roll? The books I've read suggest two rows of blind stitching followed by one of top stitching. Your method looks like it combines both.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

"Upholstery. A Complete Course" by David James is an excellent book. I've had no formal training so I can't say which means of stitching is most commonly accepted. Thickness of padding will dictate how many rows of stitching is required. Thanks for tuning in.

[@donnacotter1256]

@@Buckminsterupholstery Thank you very much.

[@Chaos_babe_Painting]

I picked an Eastlake chair up out of the trash this weekend and these videos have really been a big help. Though mine is in great condition minus the upholstery. I can't wait to start working on it now that I have seen some pro work. How much are they usually worth restored?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

I have no idea about value. I often say it's worth whatever you can get.

[@Chaos_babe_Painting]

@@Buckminsterupholstery yes! This peice is one I'm going to keep now that I'm emotionally involved lol

[@lauraadams7507]

I have a John Jeliff, Walnut Victorian Renaissance Revival parlor set dated 1860. It consists of a sofa and three chairs. I wanted to restore this set in the manner it was originally built, but the horsehair is difficult to find and very expensive. Before I give up and substitute the horsehair for a high-quality foam, I wanted to check with you on your opinion or find a reasonably priced quality horsehair. Thank you for any help you provide. Laura Adams

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Contact me via my website for more information. It will direct you to my email account.

[@sylverbell8209]

Would you use wood wool for upholstery on arms as you would horse hair? Or is it used mainly for seats for a firmness?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Horse hair is the best for overall quality. I use wood wool in applications where flax straw would have traditionally been used. Only recently have I started washing and reviving "antique" straw for reuse.

[@jaynesimmons6320]

Wow.

[@EminIsmaylov-to2fp]

👍👍👍👏👏

[@estivennendez9438]

Buen video Señor Dios te Bendiga La tapiceria es un buen arte me suscribo a su canal y campana activada para estar pendiente de sus videos felicitaciones .

[@paulbarratt9382]

What is the material you use to stuff the front of the chair..I heard you say wool..but it doesn't look like wool thank you

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

The stuffing material is wood wool. (shredded bass wood)

[@sewsable]

How do you decide how many springs are needed? I'm redoing my gran's chair which wasn't done correctly (wood on the bottom with springs stapled to that). I've put webbing in instead. It had 5 springs, but there's a 2" gap between the edge of the chair and each spring and the same from the outer springs to the inner one. More than that between the outer springs.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Contact me via my website. I'm happy to reply with more information.

[@sewsable]

@@Buckminsterupholstery Thank you, I sent a question via your Contact page; looking forward to hearing from you.

[@serdarhasangurcay9036]

Çok mantar bir çalışma kolan kalite.

[@mohmad2822]

Who is the best spring for the chair Zig Zag Springs or Spiral spring For comfortable chair ...?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Coil springs

[@rebeccahawkins2328]

@buckminsterupholstery Hello Sir, Would you mind mentioning what kind of staples you like to use? I see it's a BeA, but I would appreciate knowing your preferred width/gauge for these kinds of projects. Many thanks in advance and for producing such excellent quality tutorials. Kind Regards.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Off hand I can't give you the specifics but my BeA gun is the 80 series. I like it mostly for heavier applications. My favorite gun overall is a 1977 DuoFast (3300 series staples) seen in some of my videos. Much narrower and smaller wire for lighter applications. Staples are getting difficult to find so I limit using it. More video coming soon! Stay tuned.

[@rebeccahawkins2328]

@@Buckminsterupholstery thank you so much sir! Much appreciation!

[@patriciabaker332]

Be curious if you could tell us at some point who you learned from.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Self-educated plus over 40 years of practice.

[@Alinenebulosa]

What's the size of the springs?? What's the name of the material you used first under the chair? What's the name of the fabric material above the chair? Nice work

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Contact me via my website for more information.

[@Krohscka]

Tell me a chair with 5 springs - the old ropes are frayed, I installed new ropes and nails and in the places of the nails they also fray (tear) - what is the reason?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

I can't say without seeing the chair. Is the twine sufficient?

[@jstremmel]

Will this method work for a rocking chair with similar frame

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Yes, but many of the platform rockers have half-round (curved) seat rails on the sides. The stuffing is built up and stitched in to make a flat seat. These can be very challenging.

[@contagiousintelligence5007]

What is the material at 9:45 called? Thank you!

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Wood wool made from basswood. Also known as excelsior.

[@olgarehn]

What type of wood this chair is made? Thank you

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Walnut

[@ereynatetasgrafas9933]

When IKEA wasn't around...

[@billastell3753]

iT WAS

[@r.mercado9737]

Where is the rest? The finished work?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Here are the links to part 3 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3S6lntvg9J5mtU and part 4 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWO8aqGkj9CIr9k

[@r.mercado9737]

@@Buckminsterupholstery OOHRAH! Semper Fi

[@LtGrandpoobah]

I keep waiting for this calm Bob Ross voice to let out a profanity in response to a staple through a finger.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

No staples in the fingers but there are many (calmly spoken) profanities left behind in our video files after editing. Thanks for the smile and for tuning in.

[@antonioosoriokory]

Fantastico trabajo, Mis padres en la Ciudad de México tienen un negocio donde se fabrican muebles Tapizados y tambien tienen el servicio de Re-Tapizado la verdad es una actividad llena de satisfacciones cuando los clientes nos piden se restauren sus joyas es genial les comparto un video saludos afectuosos desde CDMX kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHW3qZSMoZd0edU

[@eslandafreeman4821]

He doesn't explain a lot of important parts of the puzzle.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Like what, for instance?