We have a ten-year old sofa that's in good shape except for the sinusoidal
spring set under the seat, which has gotten soft. A local upholstery guy
wants over $300 to replace it, and says it involves removing the fabric
cover on top of the springs to get at them (can't push go through the bottom
I guess because of wood cross members. Is there any way we can attempt this
project ourselves (we're fairly competent DIY'ers), and if so, where might
we purchase the replacement spring set ? Thanks for your help! --- John

Try Van Dykes restoration catalog. www.vandykes.com they have everything
you'll need. (we did a couch, loveseat, and chair with no problems)
"John M." wrote in message
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We have a ten-year old sofa that's in good shape except for the sinusoidal
spring set under the seat, which has gotten soft. A local upholstery guy
wants over $300 to replace it, and says it involves removing the fabric
cover on top of the springs to get at them (can't push go through the
bottom
I guess because of wood cross members. Is there any way we can attempt
this
project ourselves (we're fairly competent DIY'ers), and if so, where might
we purchase the replacement spring set ? Thanks for your help! --- John

John M. wrote:
We have a ten-year old sofa that's in good shape except for the
sinusoidal spring set under the seat, which has gotten soft. A local
upholstery guy wants over $300 to replace it, and says it involves
removing the fabric cover on top of the springs to get at them
(can't push go through the bottom I guess because of wood cross
members. Is there any way we can attempt this project ourselves
(we're fairly competent DIY'ers), and if so, where might we purchase
the replacement spring set ? Thanks for your help! --- John

Sure you can. Remember "The Furniture Guys" that was on a few years ago?
They did it often. Check for a book at the library or bookstore. Just don't
take of that little tag or you may be arrested.

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On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 18:13:05 GMT, "John M."
wrote:

We have a ten-year old sofa that's in good shape except for the sinusoidal
spring set under the seat, which has gotten soft. A local upholstery guy
wants over $300 to replace it, and says it involves removing the fabric
cover on top of the springs to get at them (can't push go through the bottom
I guess because of wood cross members. Is there any way we can attempt this
project ourselves (we're fairly competent DIY'ers), and if so, where might
we purchase the replacement spring set ? Thanks for your help! --- John


Go for it. Take pictures before, during, and after. Make a web site
out of it, help others who are like you. Shoot, maybe you could even
sell advertising and make a few pennies on it.

If it turns out that you can't get it done to your satisfaction, you
can always call in the pro later. After all, he'd pretty much take it
completely apart anyway. You'd just save him some time.

As for sources, this brought up a large number of relevent sites:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...stery+supplies

HTH
Mike

Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.

If by sinusoidal you are talking about the zig-zag springs, you might
have a problem. I was trying to buy some of that stuff some years ago
now. I tried the web with no luck (including Van Dykes). A local
upholsterer said he would sell me a coil (120 feet!) but my project
would be difficult without the proper tools. I finally abandoned the
project (couck refurbish). But don't let me discourage you ( ;-) ).
Give it a shot and keep us posted.
mahalo,
jo4hn

On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 19:45:13 GMT, jo4hn wrote:

If by sinusoidal you are talking about the zig-zag springs, you might
have a problem. I was trying to buy some of that stuff some years ago
now. I tried the web with no luck (including Van Dykes). A local
upholsterer said he would sell me a coil (120 feet!) but my project
would be difficult without the proper tools. I finally abandoned the
project (couck refurbish). But don't let me discourage you ( ;-) ).
Give it a shot and keep us posted.
mahalo,
jo4hn


Here ya go:

http://www.atrim.com/Page23.html


Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.

Mike Patterson wrote:
On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 19:45:13 GMT, jo4hn wrote:


If by sinusoidal you are talking about the zig-zag springs, you might
have a problem.[snip]


Here ya go:

http://www.atrim.com/Page23.html

Well! Where the hell were you four years ago when I needed this stuff?
grumble,
jo4hn

Thanks to everyone for their advice. The Atrim site was especially helpful,
Mike. From the Atrim website, it looks like there are a number of
specialized tools required to cut, bend, stretch, and install the springs,
so we might soon be reconsidering the pro's offer :-) We'll let you know
how it goes. --- John

"John M." wrote in message
news:Ri6_b.381742$na.570663@attbi_s04...
We have a ten-year old sofa that's in good shape except for the sinusoidal
spring set under the seat, which has gotten soft. A local upholstery guy
wants over $300 to replace it, and says it involves removing the fabric
cover on top of the springs to get at them (can't push go through the
bottom
I guess because of wood cross members. Is there any way we can attempt
this
project ourselves (we're fairly competent DIY'ers), and if so, where might
we purchase the replacement spring set ? Thanks for your help! --- John

On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 18:13:05 GMT, "John M."
brought forth from the murky depths:

We have a ten-year old sofa that's in good shape except for the sinusoidal
spring set under the seat, which has gotten soft.

I picked up a $20 loveseat which needed springing and
found that a thick piece of foam wedged between the seat
and cross member fixed it just fine until I build that
Mission couch. It has the sinuous spring style, too.


A local upholstery guy
wants over $300 to replace it, and says it involves removing the fabric
cover on top of the springs to get at them (can't push go through the bottom
I guess because of wood cross members. Is there any way we can attempt this
project ourselves (we're fairly competent DIY'ers), and if so, where might
we purchase the replacement spring set ? Thanks for your help! --- John

Yes, you should be able to do it. Pick up a book like Gheen's
"Upholstery Techniques Illustrated" or James' "Upholstery: A
Complete Course". Both are excellent to give you the info you
need and pictures of the tools necessary for the job. Buy or
build your own. Sinuous springs have a special cutter, but any
old spinning abrasive disc would do the job.

Pick up the 1/4" crown stapler from Harbor Freight for $24 and
change. Turn an old screwdriver into a decent staple/tack puller.
Cut your foam with a $1 garage-sale electric carving knife. We
bottom feeders consider this type of thing a challenge.

Let us know what you end up doing!

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