How do I replace a worn rope seat of an OLD ladderback chair?

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It belonged to my grandparents. It is a straight wooden ladderback which had the seat made of rope which was woven into a solid surface. I would like to replace it with a padded, wooden seat.

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Z on Nov 04, 2015
I believe you are speaking of a rush seat. Here's a video showing just how to reweave a new seat. http://www.borissmirnov.com/wp-content/uploads/ori-set-stickley-ladder-back-chairs.jpg

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Rebecca faer-chren on Nov 05, 2015
great video!!!!

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M'sMammy on Nov 05, 2015
Not sure of your chair design, but I think you could make a wood base by cutting half circles out to accommodate where the legs come up. Then upholster that seat. It would basically sit (be attached) on top of the side pieces where the rope was looped around.

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Patricia Ann Freeman Baskin on Nov 05, 2015
Thank you, Becky, for the video, however, I did mean "rope". Grandpa was a cowboy who put seat in and used what he had. M'sMammy...I like your idea and will give it a try. Thhaniks!

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- Z on Nov 05, 2015
  You're welcome @Patricia. This is why it's best to share photos when asking questions. Your description sounds exactly like a rush seat. The material used for rush seats does look quite a bit like a rope type material. My counter stools which I just replaced have rush seats. I'm very happy you found an answer though! :^)
  
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Linda Cabler on Nov 07, 2015
There is a video on utube to shoe you how.

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Patricia Ann Freeman Baskin on Nov 08, 2015
Thanks for helping.

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