How to Weave a Splint Seat in Herringbone Pattern Using Flat Reed

[@ericalpz4438]

You have the best weaving tutorials on all of KZbin thank you very much for sharing your legacy

[@crowznest438]

I recently received reed from y'all and followed along with this vid for a child's chair. That "Congratulations; your project is done" sounded pretty good. I stuffed this seat with newspapers.

[@lesliekoepke2477]

This was such a helpful video! I have 6 dining room chairs with splint seats desperately needing to be re-done. Took a chair to an amazing weaver who was going to charge me $300 - per chair! When I told her I just couldn't afford that, she mentioned your video...and I can see why. I'm ordering 5/8" reed...today! My summer project is confirmed. Thanks So much! Informative, clear video and audio.

[@lindal.8917]

Thank you so much for your video tutorial. I wove my first flat reed seat today on an old ladderback that my grandfather hand made back in the '40s. Means so much to me. Will definitely weave more. Thanks again.

[@hikeypoo]

Sure wish I'd watched this video before starting out with instructions from a book yesterday! I worked for hours taking things apart every time I screwed up (which was often). I finally went to bed at 3:30 AM! I just watched this fabulous video and in a few minutes got all the answers to all the situations the book did not address! Thank you so much...from the bottom of my heart!

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

You are very welcome, I'm glad you got your project done!

[@brianreid3267]

I just inherited an old caned chair that was done by my great grandfather at least 100 years ago. I was baffled at how I could fix it then I watched this video. The original was done with sweet gum I believe and over the years has been painted and left out in the weather. I feel confident I can repair this chair now! Thanks so much!

[@pammillerhoward7785]

Wow! Thanks so much for showing this lost art. I have a child's Shaker rocking chair and think I can do this thanks to hoe detailed your video is!

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

You are so welcome! You've got this!

[@magistrateassistant]

This is a well made video. I used to weave chair bottoms all the time but it has been many years since I did my last chair bottom. This was a wonderful refresher course. I will be weaving a stool and can't wait to get started now :)

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

I'm glad you liked the video. I'm also glad to hear that you are getting back into weaving!

[@user-xl3un9fj6k]

I don't even have a chair. I just love this video. It's oddly comforting after a long day.

[@edhammond2497]

:-)

[@cassielynch7457]

I've watched the video at least 5 times.

[@mwishhaus]

I just used your video to re-weave the seat in a chair. Your video was very clear to follow. Thank you for posting it.

[@DAJSCOTT58]

THANK YOU! for taking the mystery out of this process! I got a rocker at a local antique/junk shop for $35 and the seat will need to be replaced soon. I have a feeling that the person who put the last seat on did not leave the smooth sides of the reed on the outside! I now have the confidence that I can do this myself. Thank you again!

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

That's always fun to get deal at the antique/junk store!

[@helenahuby4303]

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[@amysharpe6460]

Been so nervous to redo a rocker, watching your video has helped calm me. Thank you so much

[@edhammond2497]

+Amy Sharpe I'm glad you are willing to attempt it!

[@Jason-ji4sy]

Nicely done. All the way around: Clear, concise directions and filming, and excellent finished product. Thanks for sharing.

[@bkmash41]

This is one of the best "How Too" video's I have seen. I have always wanted to do this and with this video I feel like I may be able to give it a try.

[@michellehayslip]

Thanks for that. Very clear, no waffle and more importantly no music! Excellent job!

[@caroldonahue4290]

Thank you so much! My first chair is done, and no one can believe I did it! I have a new hobby.

[@sheffner61]

Your instruction was better than trying to read the instructions that came with my kit. Thank you!

[@naunajan]

This was such a well done video!! I was able to refurbish a 50 year old rocker for my granddaughter. Thank you.

[@jerry95516]

Thank you for the informative video. This gave me the confidence to order the Ash splint and replace the seat on my father's baby chair (85 years old). With a new paint job and new seat, this chair is now ready for my parent's great grand kids.

[@philsego6305]

Thanks Ed - my chair turned out great! I really appreciate the step by step instructions.

[@beverley8987]

THAT WAS EASY FOR YOU THANKS FOR SHOWING ME THE TRUE AMOUNT OF WORK INVOLVED LOVED YOUR VIDEO

[@AlexaY82]

You're a very good teacher. And thanks to the camera man - things were very easy to see and follow.

[@rjacobi840]

Thanks a bunch for your very clear and informative instruction. I learned how to weave with fiber rush from you and finished a rocker, a stool, and three chairs. Now I think I will try flat reed. Once friends discovered I could weave with rush the phone is ringing. I even got stopped in the supermarket. So I trade weaving a seat for the cost of materials and dinner out for my wife and I.

[@edhammond2497]

That is a typical story, once people find out you can weave seats, the work starts showing up!

[@haystackct1419]

Hi! Thanks for the awesome video. At 9:20 you weave under 2 instead of under 3 as you had in the previous row, but you dont mention anything about it. I feel like Im missing something, and I dont want to make a mistake

[@marymathis9299]

Hi, Ed! I am one of your satisfied customers! Several years ago, I purchased the flat split reed for two old rockers that frankly looked ready for a tt

[@edhammond2497]

Hi Mary, I'm glad your seats turned out well!

[@thepatriotwoodworker1908]

Excellent! Thanks so much for this tutorial, I currently have a few shaker chairs in the works and I have been wanting to apply the flat reed to the seating and backs, great video!

[@kurodensenbyo8615]

My grandfather did the exact same pattern on a chair practically identical to yours 45 years ago and I've always wondered how he did it. Well now I know and much thanks to you and this video for the instruction. As for my grandpa's chair, I still have it along with his original handywork.

[@03041975]

May God the Creator of the univers bless you richly by sharing these good demonstration on youtube, and I have to thank your kindness of sharing these on line

[@kaywidmer4586]

Nice clear instructions. Thank you for your time. I have now completed 3 chair bottoms with flat reed and 3 with tshirt string.

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

I would love to see them, can you email us some photos?

[@barbeonline351]

Wow, a video that is thorough and simplistic at the same time. Bravo. Question #1: Noise? I grew up with chairs woven with "rush", so know the slight "adjustment" squeak the pattern makes when you sit down. Does this reed emit a rubbing sound, too? Question #2: Padding? I see in the comments where someone added newspaper padding. And I have seen where rush is packed with cardboard scraps. Is filler unnecessary or recommended as an added step? Question #3: Finish? Does reed take stain? Is a sealer/varnish/shellac/oil rub recommended to prevent damage/discoloration? I will trust the YT algorithm to serve me up more of your videos, but I put these questions here if you care to jumpstart my research. I had been studying Shaker tape, but this video has promoted reed to the frontrunner spot FWIW. thanks

[@dhamiltonsherman1381]

I just adore the authentic look of this, and I'm so pleased it can be done in less than half an hour (by an expert at least! lol)

[@martaharrington9863]

Geez, your instructions are clear and concise, love your instruction style. You make it look easy but I know it takes years of practice to achieve that level of ease. ! have suscribed to your channel and hope to do a project or two following your expert advise. Thank you for your instructive video!

[@amadayanes4266]

Very nice job. Congratulations from Canary- Islands/ Spain.

[@crowznest438]

Thanks for jumping right into the subject! Beautifully done...all of the old woven seat chairs I have are stuffed with everything from newspapers to pine needles, corn shucks and straw. Not sure if it's for comfort or wears longer or ?

[@thomasspyridon8207]

Thanks for the clear instructions. I have 2 old porch rockers that need reweaving and I will use your video as my reference.

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

How did they turn out?

[@peerlessrattan]

Normally a one pound coil of reed will do a small to medium seat. If your seat is larger you will need a little more than one coil. The number of feet in a coil varies depending on the width of the reed. I like to use 5/8" reed and there's 120 feet in a one pound coil.

[@cynthiabrown5540]

One of the best videos I have ever watched! Thank you very much.

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

+Cynthia Brown Glad you liked it, Cynthia!

[@sharit7970]

A true craftsman!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@pjd2709]

What a great video, and very clear instructions, lovely job, thank you so much for sharing this!

[@naunajan]

Awesome video. Will try on a toddler rocking chair (67 Yrs Old) I am restoring..... Really great video.

[@user-is8tq3qr9x]

Hi, I'm redoing my toddler rocking chair my grandfather gave me when I was two years old. I'm so happy my parents saved my chair. This will be for my granddaughters 2nd bday. This video is amazing. Thank you.

[@frenchchefkyle]

Thanks so much for sharing. Found a chair and going to sand it stain it then rewicker the seat your video will come in very handy.

[@mhlam21]

Thank you so much for posting this, I recently bought these patio chairs and i didn't know how to restore the seat since it is made of metal. I really appreciate this ;0)

[@elizabethcammer3485]

Thank you for your great instructions-my chair turned out beautifully.

[@tobytollefsen8802]

Wow. You make it look EZ. Thank you for the help. Very informative.

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

You bet!

[@godsbibleword1045]

thanks for your time in showing me how to do this I appreciate it

[@deborahguthrie9721]

This video makes me think I can probably do this myself even though I am the most uncrafty person ever. I will not be doing the seat, however, I will doing the back of a rocking chair. Any tips on that? Thanks for the great lesson.

[@redoleary]

Wow, you're a great teacher. Thanks for this.

[@BrandonEngen]

Followed your video Ed. Worked perfectly! Thanks.

[@thepatshowonwp]

Very nice! I am going to try this on a canvas with an abstract painting. Love the vid and thank you very much! :-)!!

[@Bean56_]

Hi grate job. I'm getting ready to do a chair just like this I saved from the side of the road waiting to go to the trash. I was wondering what would you sale a chair like that for?

[@kunkelandson]

Very well done! How much flat material would I need to do an average seat?

[@edhammond2497]

2-4 pounds

[@jsa-z1722]

Thanks for a very informative video. I was just wondering if you could post a close up picture of that wooden wedge? It’s a bit hard to see it in the video.

[@annasalazar2181]

You did an amazing job and watching you was easy but it’s not an easy thing to do but I’m doing it thanks again

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

You’re welcome 😊

[@philwimer3591]

Just exactly what I needed, and very well done as well. Thanks, Ed!

[@edhammond2497]

You should enjoy the process, it's very fun!

[@mohammedmahjoub1826]

really , you are very great man , thank you for your rfforts

[@michaelandsallyglover6162]

Thanks so much for this video. I plan to recane a chair using 1/4" flat reed. Can I still staple the bottom pieces to join the reed together or should I use some other method? Thanks!

[@lisarobinson8428]

Thank you so much. This was extremely helpful. When doing a very old chair what can I use to give the seat an aged look?

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Flat reed can be easily dyed or stained, or you could weave with smoked flat reed, it is a much darker color. I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@bobblenderman2189]

Can you stain flat reed? If so, what do you use to seal it with afterwards?

[@Bifffoley]

This is fantastic. Thank you for the video, it was really helpful.

[@bbnaz57]

Any suggestions on how to find a craftsman to redo several hickory chairs that need herringbone weave? I am in Arizona.

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

We have a "locate a caner" section on the top of our website that maybe you could fine someone? peerlessrattan.com

[@texaswildflower1963]

Wow I love that. Easier than I imagined

[@KeithFrohn]

Thank you. Very interesting and informative. Can you tell me how many feet of reed you used for the chair?

[@thecandidpakistan7914]

Thank you so much for guiding.. It helps me alot in my weaving assignment 😍♥

[@gildastigliano7936]

where are you located? I have two chair seats that I'd like done with the splint (maybe more)...I'm in Western PA

[@zoilarivera8866]

Thank you, you provided great instructions :)

[@origamigek]

How are your video's filmed? The camera views are pretty good, you can really easily see what's going on.

[@edhammond2497]

It takes 2 people, one weaving and one holding the camera.

[@ruthkuprel5212]

if you are still doing this, what kind of reed are you using? We are needing to do 2 rocking chairs, top and bottom, and want the right kind of reed. Is it bamboo, or can paper reed be used? Thanks for anwering my questions.

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

We used Flat Natural Reed. You can find it on our website, peerlessrattan.com

[@alleycat4430]

great tutorial, Thank You! What type of weave pattern would make for the most comfort for a sleeping cot?

[@graymarket8219]

Great video.... what width reed did you use? Thank you

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Gray Market I am using 5/8" wide flat reed in the video, it's my preferred size to weave with.

[@graymarket8219]

Ed Hammond Thank you.....

[@graymarket8219]

Gray Market I just finished my first seat. Used 1/2" because that is what I had in the house. Will switch to 5/8" on my next repair! Your video made it easy! I am hooked......

[@khlynch8]

Terrific video. Do you have a method for determining how much material is needed per chair?

[@edhammond2497]

+Ken Lynch A small seat will take one of the 2 pound coils, most chairs need a little more than one coil. Glad you liked the video.

[@mayya6]

I wonder how much weight this chair can hold?

[@kathleencrim2994]

Is there any kind of wax or stain type product that should be applied after the seat is woven?

[@emilycocroft4617]

I have a couple questions the first, I have a chair with a back that needs to be done. Can you tell me what direction would you start, horizontal or vertical.(I just finished the seat) Second, my splints looks thicker than yours, do they come in different sizes? Thanks for any help.

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

I usually wrap top to bottom then weave side to side. We sell many different widths of material on our website peerlessrattan.com There is no correct size, you just use the size you prefer the most.

[@paintr21207]

Thank you so much this was an excellent video !!!

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

You are so welcome!

[@rhondaflower4039]

I really appreciate your help.

[@hilaryallen374]

Just did a stool using your helpful tutorial. Thank you!

[@susiefellows9110]

What if you have to stop in the middle of the project? Do you soak the reed again when you return to working on it?

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

You can squirt it with water or put a damp cloth on it if needed.

[@jennysaunders1276]

My friend is wanting to redo a seat like this, but it’s round and uses much thinner rattan. Do you have a video to explain that? Thank you

[@paulsimon7351]

I do caning but have never done one of these before. Just wondering how you charge for one of these seats. I have one to do in the next couple of weeks...

[@pamelashea7614]

I have used this video time and time again. Thank you! Have you ever stuffed the seats with rags and do you recommend it?

[@edhammond2497]

I have heard of using foam padding, never rags, but I suppose it could work.

[@claireheath9914]

What size Reed did you use?

[@joshamos1915]

Getting ready to do a chair with 1/4" but the side rails are different height. anything I should knw

[@rivam5364]

My chair seat is approx. 18"X16". How many pounds of coil would you suggest I order. Did you use 5/8 cane on this video?

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Yes, I used 5/8" in the video. You will probably need a full coil and part of a 2nd coil.

[@jspyrogram]

How do you calculate how much material you’ll need?

[@jameshodge2460]

For the chair you did, how many coils did it require? I’m guessing it was about 3/4”

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

This is 1/2" Flat Reed and we used 2 coils for this chair.

[@EverydayKindaGuy]

I've got an old splint chair that I'd decided to do a shaker tape job on. That said, I love the old splint wood look and would love to do a few chairs like that. Do have a question. This chair is filled on the inside void with what seems to be peat moss and shavings. I don't think I'd seen any done like this before and see that you do not. Was this common? If it's anything like padding rush with cardboard, it would help prevent strain damage from use. Or at least that's my thought.

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Scott Hildenbrand I've seen that done, some people will use foam padding. We choose to not use anything as all the old chairs we've taken apart did not have any padding in them. It's probably up to your personal preference. You should be fine either way.

[@sandragilreath9782]

Very informative. Thank you!!

[@kathymeyer6800]

Where do you get your materials?

[@bobjazzman9038]

Very good instructional video.

[@dennisglass4275]

started weaving in herringbone pattern with 5/8 , when got to front of chair, splint was too wide and couldn't fit it in neatly ...could i cut the splint to fit

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Dennis Glass Yes, you can cut it to fit. But first I would take the wooden wedge or table knife and carefully push each strand tighter together, starting at the opposite side. This usually will result in you having enough room for the last strand to fit nicely.

[@SunitaSharma-dx1sg]

Siri from where you buy this waving strips?

[@annonnie]

I have a curved back chair with the top and bottom rungs curved. This is the pattern that I did for my chair seat, but now I am a loss for how to do the back of the chairs due to the curve and bowing. Because of these factors, the strips overlap each other. Can you give me any pointers on how to counteract this? Or direct me to a possible tutorial online that addresses this problem.

[@Coubob]

I have a curved back bench chair I`ll think i will have to look at something different sadly,

[@fayeburden4331]

Thank you so much. Very interesting. I am going to try that with cloth strips. Hope it works.

[@juliorisno1682]

que material se puede utilizar .cual EA el del vídeo. sirve una imitación plástica o sintética

[@dalilagalvao9954]

Eh primoroso seus trabalhos , parabéns!

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Deise Galvao Gracias por sus amables palabras!

[@kristengoetz1623]

Great video, thank you!

[@guilhermeparca]

Como você fez para chegar a esse ponto com o bambu?

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Eu não entendi sua pergunta. Por favor, diga isso de uma maneira diferente.

[@guilhermeparca]

Esse material que você está usando é bambu?

[@peerlessrattansuppliesllc7113]

Não, é reed plana que vem da planta rattan palma da mão. O bambu é oco, junco é núcleo sólido.

[@guilhermeparca]

thanks my friends

[@truthBtold99]

Thank you - gives me hope...

[@thehoodedteddy1335]

Seems simple enough, thanks!

[@severinosilva9056]

VEERY NICE, WOUNDERFUL. MUITO BOM, MARAVILHOSO.

[@edhammond2497]

Thank you for your encouraging comment!

[@chingriphyzingkhai9191]

Thank you 👍

[@edhammond2497]

You are welcome.