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* RESHOOTING (like in the movies) ONLINE CHAIR
CANING, & SEAT WEAVERS UNIVERSITY FORUM TM

I really truly feel in some ways like "The Man In Black" if you remember
that great song by none other than the great "Johnny Cash."

If you have not heard that great song with the absolutely great lyrics I would
encourage you to give it a very soul searching, & thoughtful listen on the net
because it is very, very relevant to the world unfortunately we very, very sadly
live in today!!!

* ONE THING YOU CAN'T
RECYCLE IS WASTED TIME
MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE THE FIRST TIME!!!

     * FORUM QUESTION?
     * SPLINE REMOVAL TOOL? STEAMER?
     * ANSWER?
          * Good!!! Bad!!! Worse!!! Terrible!!!

     * GOOD!!! Great time saver (IF YOU DO NOT DAMAGE THE
       CHAIR'S FINISH!!!)
          * We all know how very time consuming it is to remove the
       Spline from a Machine Cane Chair Bottom!!!
     * BAD!!!  STEAM WATER damage to the chairs' finish (if it is
       not done correctly!!!)
     * WORSE!!! Putting a coat of paste wax (CHEAP FURNITURE
        PRODUCTS) over the machine cane chairs' original finish for
        protection!!!
     * This was not originally on the chairs' finish ( & removal if not
       done correctly) will further damage the chairs' original finish!!!
     * This is a "sheen, glow, aura, etc., esp. as the result of age,
       use!!!"
     * TERRIBLE!!! The damage cannot be reversed or undone once it
       has been done UNLESS...YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE, & KNOW-
       LEDGE OF A MUSEUM CONSERVATOR/REFINISHER!!!
     * NOTE: And then it's never really 100% back to original!!! Close?
       Yes!!!
     * Would you know how to undo the damage after damaging the finish
        using the wrong products!!! Doing a Denatured Alcohol Test? Etc.?
     * PERSONALLY THANKS; BUT NO THANKS FOR REMOVING A
       SPLINE WITH A STEAMER!!!
     * NOTE: I will coninue using the method museum conservator refinishers'
       have used which has stood the test of time!!! AND I NEVER, EVER
       HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT DAMAGING THE FINISH FROM A
       STEAMER!!!

     * SEE "ABOUT SEAT WEAVER, & WRITER" FOR MUSEUM CLIENTS!!!
     * IMPORTANT NOTE: Paste wax brands to use as follows before using
       Spline Removal Tool Steamer (if you choose to use this method!!!)
       * ANTIQUAX * BLACK BISON * GODDARD'S BUTCHER BLOCK
       * RENAISSANCE WAX
       * WHY? Correct "Wax Protection for Furniture!!!"
       http://www.woodfinishsupply.com/MagWaxArticle.html

     * FORUM QUESTION?
        * TWISTING CANE?
        * ANSWER!!!

     * RUTH COMSTOCK BULLEIN ANSWER!!! BELOW!!!
       * 1. Cane Seats: http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/3932
       * P. 12, & P. 13 with tutorials, & illustrations!!!

    * FORUM QUESTION ?
       * HOW TO WEAVE THE BACK OF (A CURVED) ROCKER!!!
        * ANSWER!!!

    * RUTH COMSTOCK BULLETIN ANSWER!!!
        * l. Cane Seats: http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/3932
        * P. 14, & P. 15

     FORUM QUESTION ?
     HOW TO NAIL CANE OFF WITHOUT SPLITTING THE CANE?
     ANSWER!!!

     You drill a pilot hole in the cane you are working with using
the smallest size wire drill bit, & nail the cane in place without
splitting the cane the majority of the time!!!
     Be absolutely sure the cane you are working with is well soaked!!!
     WHAT TO PURCHASE, & WHERE!!!
     MINI CHUCK, & WIRE DRILL BITS FOR YOUR DRILL
     WOODCRAFT 1-800-225-1153

     NOTE: "Perfect for model making, clock making, or any minature
project." Seat weaving included!!! "For wood, metal, or plastic. In-
cludes size No. 61 (.039") to No. 80 (.0135") with an indexed metal
case."

Online Chair Caning, & Seat Weavers' University TM Class Starts March 12th, 2009
Come join us, have fun, & LEARN MORE!!!