Cane Seats

fz7m0d · Post by **fz7m0d** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 12:46 pm

Where would I find the best instruction on caning seats? I don't mind buying another book.

Bob

Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 1:00 pm

Here are a few links to seat caning info: http://www.basketweaving.com/cane_webbi ... ctions.htm
http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~vista/html_pubs ... weave.html
http://krypton.mnsu.edu/~wayne/Caning/ChairCaning.htm
Supplies and instructions: http://www.nbcanoe.com/mod.php?mod=cart ... &menu=1103
http://www.hhperkins.com/
http://www.basketweaving.com/
http://www.franksupply.com/

Those should keep you busy for a while

GeirB · Post by **GeirB** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:01 pm

Gil Gilpatricks book has a exelent description. These seats ar made from that description
http://www.kanokajakksiden.com/Setevev.htm
Used plastic cane from HHPerkins

Hope the link works.

Geir

Juneaudave · Post by **Juneaudave** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:30 am

If you get Gilpatricks book, you cannot go wrong on caning a seat!!! It is worth the money just for that chapter...Juneaudave

Michael Freeman · Post by **Michael Freeman** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:33 am

I can also recommend Gil Gilpatrick's book. The chapter on seat caning (written with a Maine sense of humour) is the best in the book, and has very clear step by step instructions. You really can't go wrong following his directions. The book also has an interesting chapter on paddle making.
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0 ... 84-5598756

Susan Van Leuven's book also has an equally excellent chapter on seat caning. It is a hardcover and a bit expensive, but definitely a worthwhile title to add to your library. It would definitely qualify as a coffee table book - beautiful color photos and very well written. The only book I have seen that comes close to "Canoecraft".
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0 ... 84-5598756

Mike

Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 9:40 am

I'll cast a vote for Susan Van Leuven's book, one of the best.

fz7m0d · Post by **fz7m0d** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 11:24 am

Thanks for all the response. I guess my bookshelf is in for another addition or two.
:twisted evil