Height of 1912 seat

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Robert Poane on Monday, November 24, 2014 - 08:36 pm:

I bought seats today from Mac's Cartouche today.

I do not question him since he is going by a pattern. I just feel better asking if 2 1/2 inches sounds right? That seems pretty low.

He said the front seat is 3 1/4 inches high. Then he said the rear seat is, I thought he said 3 1/4 in the front and 2 1/2 tapered to the rear of the rear seat.

I told him just to make front and back seat 3 1/4 high unless I call back.

Is there a correct height?

Thanks in advance for your feedback. Bob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Richard Gould on Monday, November 24, 2014 - 10:23 pm:

Here is what a 3 1/2 inch seat spring looks like. I have boards both on top and on the bottom of the spring. Too high a seat IMHO. Ignore the cardboard under the seat. I put it there temporarily to protect from scratches.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Robert Poane on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 11:13 am:

Thank you for your help Richard.

I think I will have them make it according to pattern.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kim Dobbins on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 02:13 pm:

Robert, the front seat height on my 1912 touring is 6 inches. It's the original seat, I can send you pictures if you like. Kim


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Robert Poane on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 01:09 pm:

Boy is this confusing! Thanks Kim, I already have the 3 1/2 inch springs. I will upholster them since I had them custom made from a good vender using a pattern. Bob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By william louis rosenthal on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 03:07 pm:

What's confusing Bob? You have 3.5 in springs and will have at least another 2.0 in padding. You are where you need to be.
Scott


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Robert Poane on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 03:24 pm:

Oh OK William, I did not think about the 2" of padding. I kept thinking the cushions had to be compressed to some degree to anchor the leather which would bring it down to a lower level. All's good now. Thanks,


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Robert Poane on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 04:04 pm:

Oh OK William, I did not think about the 2" of padding. I kept thinking the cushions had to be compressed to some degree to anchor the leather which would bring it down to a lower level. All's good now. Thanks,


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 11:20 am:

Snyder's has been making springs for years in fact I think that's how they got started. Did you check their catalog? Unless your spring is special they might have had it in stock.


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