PieFed DKReplaced the canvas on a zero gravity chair
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Took the time to get a replacement and redo it instead of throwing the whole thing out. Sitting in it feels better than ever.
Very impressive. I was going to ask how you did all the little rivet holes until I saw you ordered it
The kits for them are cheap, they go in with a hammer.
Punching a couple eyelets is easy. That many? No way.
They make "guns" for them too which are like pliers. Even easier than the hammer and faster.
I definitely would have replaced it if I had to punch my own holes haha
The impressiveness of your handy work is boardering on interesting.
I think I have this exact chair. Nice work!
Interestingly, usually the metal frame would usually go bad and rust before the fabric would go bad
The frame is a little rusty, but still solid. The fabric did its best, but it doesn't help that I'm close to 3 bills and have been using it for years.
Is the material canvas?
It's some sort of sturdy, rough, probably synthetic canvas. Meant for enduring outdoor conditions for sure.
Fake. People in zero gravity don't need chairs, especially this one. /s
What’s a rebuild kit cost, vs a new chair?
Don’t get me wrong, up cycling is a much better option vs just trashing the frame; just curious about the price difference.
I believe the replacement kit was 25 dollars and a new chair would have been a little over 100. Took me probably 3 hours to remove the old canvas and rethread the supports.