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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 :)

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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!