MAKE IT WHAM - Learn to repair rattan Cesca chair by replacing the caning

Make it Wham is Louie George Michael's show dedicated to rattan.
In this episode, you will learn how to dispose of the broken cane without damaging a vintage chair and to install the can using the traditional technique.
To purchase the cane or our own DIY Caning Kit: www.louiegeorgemichael.com or louiegeorgemichael.etsy.com
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- Copyright -
Video written and directed by Louie Le Couster
Video produced and Edited by AL Nadeau-Farley
Music by Alexander Cook www.azawka.com
Animation by AL Nadeau-Farley
#DIY #rattan #Caning #vintage #cesca #repairrattan #repair #cane

[@bribaldwin]

This tutorial was so sooo helpful. Seriously could not have repaired my Cesca chair without this step by step process. Thank you!!

[@0x0oxo]

Great tutorial, lots of little pieces of advice which are often missed, or not spoken of, it think that helps build confidence to tackle the job. And George Michael... well I think his best album is "Listen without Prejudice" a real shame about his fight with Sony; lost years.

[@louiegeorgemichael]

Thank you I really appreciate the compliment specially from another George Michael fan!

[@leong11000]

Good explanations; good humor! Thanks!

[@tomroche1361]

She is like a character straight out of Napoleon Dynamite. Great video.

[@lxine1868]

I have 4 knock-off Cesca chairs with broken seats. Thanks for the very informative and clear video!

[@louiegeorgemichael]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!

[@chevonnestaton4757]

Thanks so much!!

[@vallynne2833]

Great video. Thank you!

[@brinkTVx]

I don‘t even gave a chair to repair but watched it anyway. Very interesting and entertaining 😄

[@louiegeorgemichael]

Ahahaha, than you are a very curious person, a great quality. I'm happy I was able to captivated you about fixing chairs you actually don't need to fix. Next step, will be to make you want to learn this trade :p

[@zeljkotadic5539]

Bravo i thank you. ❤❤

[@hanihatami1988]

Great instruction! I like that you keep it to the point. It's very professional. I am going to repair my Cesca chairs using your method. Sincerely, your number 9 subscriber.

[@louiegeorgemichael]

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I really appreciate it.

[@llcoolbean4759]

Thank you so much for the video!!! One George Michael fan to another!!!

[@louiegeorgemichael]

I hope that we now share two passions! Let me know if you have additional questions. Thank you

[@helenabrandstrom9851]

Great Information. All I need to know to fix my own chairs.

[@louiegeorgemichael]

Thank you for taking time to leave a comment, It's a big motivation.

[@camille5905]

OMG this is awesome thank you!! Have 5 cesca with big holes in them 😅

[@louiegeorgemichael]

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or if you need caning supplies.

[@sergio1815]

Congratulations ! I am from Brazil. I have six cesca chairs needing same fix.

[@louiegeorgemichael]

Let me know how it goes. Hope this video will help.

[@croutoncrouton5227]

I'm looking to make a cane webbing radiator cover and this was very helpful, thanks a bunch. 😊 Your video did raise one question for me though: When I router my grooves, should I use a straight bit or a V-shaped bit? And if it's the latter, should the V taper downwards into the piece or taper upwards, like a dovetail joint?

[@louiegeorgemichael]

HI, I'm happy it helped you. Yes use a straight bit that corresponds to the size of the spline. The V of the spline is put in like the shape of the letter, the smaller part is in the glued groove and the top the pline that is larger will help to tighten the rattan. I hope my explanations were helpful, do not hesitate to reach out if you have other questions. I do want to raise a concern: a radiator will dry the rattan and can catch fire if it's electric.

[@user-uf8xl3xn4w]

Hi thanks for such a great video. Do you soak the rattan in hot or cold water?

[@louiegeorgemichael]

Thank you. You can use cold to warm water by soaking it in a bathtub or in a long planter. Let me know if you have other questions

[@comegetitlarsen5918]

Hi, what is the dimention of the cane in cm. Love from Norway.

[@louiegeorgemichael]

Hi There, you have to measure from groove to groove and add about 5 cm to be able centre the pattern and be able to insert the cane into the groove. There are so many variation of Cesca chairs that they aren't all the same size. I'm happy I was able to reach you all the way from Canada to Norway!

[@l.gabriela5746]

Sorry,i didn't undetand ,how can i choose the number 9 -that material ,i don't know the name🥺Where can i buy it?

[@louiegeorgemichael]

Hi Gabriela, the material you are refaring to is called in english: Spline. Where are you situated, to be able to refer about location of purchase? Usually you can buy it in the same place that you can buy the Rattan. If you are in North America, you can contact me through my website linked in the description for purchase.

[@l.gabriela5746]

@@louiegeorgemichael thank you,i am from Belgium.

[@louiegeorgemichael]

Bonjour @@l.gabriela5746 , je ne connais pas les fournisseurs en Belgique mais en France vous pouvez trouver dans les surfaces de bricolage ou directement chez rotin Nimois ( www.rotin-nimois.fr). Laissez moi savoir si vous avez d"autres questions. Merci

[@monicapeterson104]

That seat didn’t look broken lol