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ilox
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PS: There is more to this story as there are repairs needed to the back of the chair as well as refit the screw attachments for the bolts that hold th ...

ilox
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a week ago

So glad you found the process helpful. I am certainly far from an expert at anything but I've watched a lot of DIY videos, and talked to upholstery pe ...

ilox
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a week ago

And to finish the thread off, here is the chair in its native state, the place it was designed for, bringing smiles to other people.  PS: and in th ...

ilox
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a week ago

Over in the other thread, you can see the paintwork, let's talk about the nightmare of the upholstery. The backboard is out of 12mm Oriented Strand B ...

ilox
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a week ago

We are so close to completion. I was stapling on the arm cushions this evening when the Craftright stapler jammed and the Ozito electric stapler could ...

ilox
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a week ago

Update. Holes underneath the other arm have been filled with Agnews Water Putty almost dried ready to sand and undercoat.  Went to Clark Rubber Mo ...

ilox
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a week ago

Running late but have the foam from Clark Rubber Modbury. Friendly helpful staff. Got the paint from Bunnings Modbury, such a helpful, knowledgeable, ...

ilox
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Thank you, Dave

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Dave-1
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a week ago

Evening @ilox I just love the way the "Story" unfolds. Brilliant way to finish of the post! Well done on the Santa suits, I do know how much of a p ...

Dave-1
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3 replies
a week ago

Afternoon @ilox I have reupholsted some dining room chairs before and thankfully I didnt have to use glue Tho the material I used was extremely slip ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
4 replies
a week ago

Hi @ilox, The new coat of paint, new foam and refreshed vinyl have come together to make Santa's throne look shiny and new. Sounds like replacing ...

Noyade
Kind of a Big Deal
a month ago

"That should see me back to battleship condition" Make sure it's not the Hood. Looking good Santa! 

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
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a month ago

Hi @ilox, I think a combination of 1 and 2 with some PVA glue across the surface of the joins is the best option. Allow me to tag @Dave-1 and @Na ...

Nailbag
Kind of a Big Deal
4 replies
a month ago

Hi @ilox My first thought is that I share the concern as @Noyade being that the leg needs to be as structural sound due to the chair be tested in a ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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14 replies
a month ago

Sugar Soap sounds like it would be worth trying, @ilox. Do a test section in an inconspicuous location to ensure it doesn't discolour the material. ...

Bunnings Team Member JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
17 replies
a month ago

Hi @ilox, The Earl's Wood Hardener is not a filler, it is a sprayable liquid glue that will penetrate the weakened timber and reglue the timber fibr ...

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ilox
Building a Reputation
Thursday

PS: There is more to this story as there are repairs needed to the back of the chair as well as refit the screw attachments for the bolts that hold th ...

ilox
Building a Reputation
2 replies
a week ago

So glad you found the process helpful. I am certainly far from an expert at anything but I've watched a lot of DIY videos, and talked to upholstery pe ...

ilox
Building a Reputation
a week ago

And to finish the thread off, here is the chair in its native state, the place it was designed for, bringing smiles to other people.  PS: and in th ...

ilox
Building a Reputation
6 replies
a week ago

Over in the other thread, you can see the paintwork, let's talk about the nightmare of the upholstery. The backboard is out of 12mm Oriented Strand B ...

ilox
Building a Reputation
1 reply
a week ago

We are so close to completion. I was stapling on the arm cushions this evening when the Craftright stapler jammed and the Ozito electric stapler could ...

ilox
Building a Reputation
3 replies
a week ago

Update. Holes underneath the other arm have been filled with Agnews Water Putty almost dried ready to sand and undercoat.  Went to Clark Rubber Mo ...

ilox
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a week ago

Thank you, Dave

ilox
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8 replies
a week ago

I have been working on the back and the vinyl, things are coming along at last. The arm cushions are off. Unfortunately getting the staples out caused ...

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ilox
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We are so close to completion. I was stapling on the arm cushions this evening when the Craftright stapler jammed and the Ozito electric stapler could ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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7 replies
March

That sounds great, @ilox. We can't wait to see your project come together and the results, so please keep us updated. Mitchell

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