For a square or rectangle seat 1/4 inch holes are spaced 3/8 of an inch from the edge and 3/4 inches apart. I wanted to make an oval seat (more of a 'D' shape actually) and I couldnt find any information on the hole spacing. I am going to make seats kind of like the one seen on this boat.
http://www.bearmountainboats.com/guestbook_101.htm
Will the holes line up correctly with the same spacing or does the spacing need to be adjusted around the curves?
Thank you
hole layout for caning
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Re: hole layout for caning
I'm no expert on this subject but I would think that if you consider the holes in a rectangular or square seat as the edged of a large grid, you could draw the shape of your actual seat (whatever shape it is) over that grid. Then identify the points where the grid for a square/rectangular seat would intersect with your seat frame and drill holes there. This should keep the spacing between strands of cane consistent. This would result in a somewhat larger spacing on portions of the seat that are at a diagonal to the square grid...
make sense?
make sense?
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Re: hole layout for caning
I'm no expert either, but just yesterday I finished caning a rectangular seat - easy hole layout - and the process is fresh in my mind...
In Gil Gilpatrick's instructions, he focusses more on keeping the cane parallel as you go, skipping holes to keep it so. I would try to skip the same holes on each side of your "D" shape. You'll want to go with the 3/8" spacing as well as the 3/4" (approximate).
The process is really pretty forgiving. Try it, it's a fun little project.
Dave
In Gil Gilpatrick's instructions, he focusses more on keeping the cane parallel as you go, skipping holes to keep it so. I would try to skip the same holes on each side of your "D" shape. You'll want to go with the 3/8" spacing as well as the 3/4" (approximate).
The process is really pretty forgiving. Try it, it's a fun little project.
Dave
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Re: hole layout for caning
I laid out the holes for this backrest by marking the spacing on a straight piece of scrap planking, then clamping it square across the frame, and finally transfering the layout to the frame with a 12" square.
Re: hole layout for caning
That does make sense. I will have to try it. The method DSJ used sounds like it would produce the same hole spacing.Patricks Dad wrote:I'm no expert on this subject but I would think that if you consider the holes in a rectangular or square seat as the edged of a large grid, you could draw the shape of your actual seat (whatever shape it is) over that grid. Then identify the points where the grid for a square/rectangular seat would intersect with your seat frame and drill holes there. This should keep the spacing between strands of cane consistent. This would result in a somewhat larger spacing on portions of the seat that are at a diagonal to the square grid...
make sense?
Thank you for your input everyone. If anyone has made seats like this and has time to post a close up picture so I could see what the caning should look like I think it would help.
Thank you,
Jason