How to Install Zig Zag Springs for Upholstery Seat Cushions Zigzag installation tutorial for chair

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A quick how to install zig zag springs tutorial for your chair or bench. Shown on two arts and crafts style furniture projects, this seat cushion springing method is easy to learn. You will need at least one special tool...
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@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Год назад

Don't be afraid to try springing a seat cushion. It's more comfortable than foam alone, and isn't hard to do.

@KimmoJaskari 11 месяцев назад

Just have to be careful about those springs, as with any spring... there's a lot of coiled tension in one when it's extended. I've been trying to reattach one that's come loose, from the underside because I don't want to tear the whole sofa apart. The little hook on the spring they put in wasn't up to the task, but it also has cheaper plastic clips in the frame, and no string or anything holding the springs together - cheap crap, inherited it. So one spring worked itself loose. Got my face a little close when I lost concentration when trying to stretch it back and it smacked me in the forehead. Will teach me to pay attention when handling springs...

@onehans 8 месяцев назад

The spring bender is genius

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 8 месяцев назад

Ha! Thanks. It's not pretty but it works. Thanks

@yoyopg123 Год назад

Hey, I just wanted you to know that the video you made for the Stickley rocker upholstery, the leather suggestions, and all the follow up advice you gave me, was instrumental in how good mine turned out. I really appreciate you doing all that!

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Год назад

That's sweet Paul! Glad your project came out well. Best.

@petersiwek4265 Год назад

I'll be doing some soon! Thanks for your guidance.

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Год назад

Nice! Good luck with your project.

@AlexCastillo-sv8qk 9 месяцев назад

I really enjoy these “upholster. . . . er” videos. I’m finally acquiring some of the tools needed to get started and I’d love to know which bolt cutter you would recommend for cutting springs such as these.

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 9 месяцев назад

These are the bolt cutters I'd recommend... amzn.to/3ReCX5I Full-size bolt cutters are overkill, and a pair of 18" bolt cutters will work fine. Best to you.

@KimmoJaskari 11 месяцев назад

Apparently there are spring stretchers you can get to do that attaching thing solo. I saw an upholsterer who had made his own, but later spotted a tool that looked professionally made. This is not exactly my field, so picking up info (trying to fix a loose spring on my couch).

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 11 месяцев назад

Yeah I have one of those spring stretchers, but I never use it. It might be perfect for working under a couch for repairs though. Best

@forrestheaney9059 Год назад

Great video thanks

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Год назад

Thanks Forrest! Have a good one.

@johnsartelle3221 2 дня назад

How far apart should the S Clips be? You said you figured out you needed 13 humps. How do you figure the length of your springs?

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 2 дня назад

You want at least 4 springs per seat. Sometimes 5 lays out well, sometimes it's 4. Stretch the spring to the desired length, and mark the clip locations with a pencil. Pre-install the clips, and stretch them in place. Good luck!

@Pathakji19 14 дней назад

Hey i need little suggestion! What is good quality sofa ? Spring sofa or only playwood ( wooden) sofa ? Which provides good durability and comfort ness ?

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 14 дней назад

Usually zigzag springs are best. Webbing is ok as well, and plywood a distant 3rd for comfort. Thanks

@scoth5135 Год назад

Yes, question, im restoring a vintage vw, the back of seat has some broken zig zags, how do you bend the zig zag to a 45° back toward itself and then again? It’s straight and at each end was created a lift if that makes any sense, Hard to bend, heat with torch?

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Год назад

I would use a spring end forming tool. They're available from C.S. Osborne.

@scoth5135 Год назад

Wrong type of tool, I need to bend itself back at a 45°. Example three hump’s and bend back to itself.

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Год назад

@@scoth5135 can you buy replacement springs already bent? It's very hard to do with hand tools. A factory probably uses a dedicated press to control the spring. Good luck with your search.