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Screw and Plate Brass Castors

Screw and Plate Brass Castors

Budget range of imported antique style castors made in solid brass with solid brass wheels.
Size refers to the 'plate' and to the wheel diameter size.
Style may vary from picture









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Magnetic Double Headed Hammer

Magnetic Double Headed Hammer

£12.75

The most important tool for an upholsterer. This high quality hammer has a forged fine grain high carbon steel head, one face being magnetic. hickory shaft.

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Gimp Pins (50g pack)

Gimp Pins  (50g pack)

£1.90

These are very fine coloured tacks 13mm long. They are used for fixing your cover in awkward places when a tack may show, and for holding trimmings in place.
Available in a selection of colours and pack sizes.
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Barbours Upholstery Twine 20m Pack

Barbours Upholstery Twine    20m Pack

£3.25

A high quality linen Thread made from high grade fibre with a tight twist. Available in three weights THICK (6 cord) for tying springs and light lashing work. MEDIUM (4cords) for stitching edges, and THIN (3cords) for fine stitched edges abd hand sewing.
To improve the natural strength and grip, run the twine through beeswax before use.
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10mm Tacks - Fine - 100g pack

£1.95

10mm - 3/8" Fine Tacks are used for fitting calico and lightweight top covers.
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Zig Zag Springs 8.5 gauge

Zig Zag Springs   8.5 gauge

£2.75

Zig Zag Springs (also known as No-sag or Serpentine springs are used a lot in modern furniture Above is a mock up of a correctly sprung seat. A minimum of 5 springs should be used under each seating area i.e. chair = 5 springs, 2 seater sofa =10 springs. However the more springs used the firmer the seat. When the springs are fitted across the seat they should be almost flat with just a slight dome upwards and all the springs should then be tied into place with laid cord, three rows across a normal size seat. This makes the springs act as a unit instead of individually, which can cause them to break easily. The springs are then covered with hessian and a padding—we recommend Typar Felt for this as it is very strong and easy to use. The seat can then be covered with calico and/ or your top cover. The springs are stocked in standard sizes but can be easily cut with a hacksaw if you need to adjust the size.
PRICE EACH
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Mediumweight Calico (non FR)

Mediumweight Calico (non FR)

£5.20

Mediumweight Calico is ideal for covering the final stuffing when using traditional fillings, prior to fitting the top cover. Non FR
152cm wide (60")
PRICE PER METRE
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Black and White Webbing 16.5 Metre Roll

Black and White Webbing   16.5 Metre Roll

£10.75

Also known as ’English Webbing’ This a superior webbing
made from jute and cotton in a strong twill weave.
Made in the UK
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10mm Tacks - Improved - 100g pack

£1.95

10mm - 3/8" Improved Tacks have a slightly thicker shank and a larger head. These are used for medium weight top covers , scrims and bottom cloths.



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Bottoming Cloth FR 120cm (48") wide

Bottoming Cloth FR 120cm (48

£4.68

A black Cotton fabric used for finishing the bottom of furniture, especially antique and fine furniture.
PER METRE

(for quantity discounts see below)

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Hessian

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Lightweight Hessian 72Lightweight Hessian 72" wide

Lightweight Heassian is used for covering the bottom of large pieces of furniture and beds. It can also be used as a cheap 'Scrim' when covering the hair padding on furniture.
7 1/2oz. 72" wide (230grm 183cm )
sold in metres or in discount packs see below.
PRICE PER METRE
Price: inc vat £3.00


Quantity:  

Lightweight Hessian 72" wide 5m pack
Price: inc vat £12.50


Discount Pack equivalent to £2.50 metre
Lightweight Hessian 72" wide 10m. pack
Price: inc vat £22.00


Discount Pack equivalent to £2.20 metre
Lightweight Hessian 72" wide 25m pack
Price: inc vat £44.10


Discount Pack equivalent to £1.76 metre
Middleweight Hessian 40Middleweight Hessian 40" wide
Middleweight Hessian is the standard hessian and can be used for most jobs on the arms, backs and the seats of small chairs.
Available in TWO WIDTHS and in discount packs, see below
10 oz. 40" wide (305g 100cm wide)
PRICE PER METRE
Price: inc vat £2.75


Quantity:  

Middleweight Hessian 40" wide 5m pack
Price: inc vat £10.50

Quantity:  

Discount Pack equivalent to £2.10 metre
Middleweight Hessian 40" wide 10m pack
Price: inc vat £17.50

Quantity:  

Discount Pack equivalent to £1.75 metre
Middleweight Hessian 40" wide 25m pack
Price: inc vat £37.45

Quantity:  

Discount Pack equivalent to £1.50 metre
Middleweight Hessian  72Middleweight Hessian 72" wide

Middleweight Hessian is the standard hessian and can be used for most jobs on the arms, backs and the seats of small chairs.
Available in two widths and in discount packs see below
10oz. 72" wide (305g 183cm wide)
PRICE PER METRE
Price: inc vat £4.15


Quantity:  

Middleweight Hessian 72" wide 5m pack
Price: inc vat £19.35

Quantity:  

Discount Pack equivalent to £3.60 metre
Middleweight Hessian 72" wide 10m pack
Price: inc vat £34.50

Quantity:  

Discount Pack equivalent to £3.2 metre
Middleweight Hessian 72" wide 25m pack
Price: inc vat £68.60

Quantity:  

Discount Pack equivalent to £2.50 metre
Heavyweight Hessian 72Heavyweight Hessian 72" wide

12oz. 72" wide (365g 183cm wide)
Sold by the metre or in discount packs see below.
PRICE PER METRE
Price: inc vat £6.50


Quantity:  

Heavyweight Hessian 72" wide 5m pack
Price: inc vat £30.30

Quantity:  

Dicouint Pack equivalent to £5.26 metre
Heavyweight Hessian 72" wide 10m pack
Price: inc vat £52.40

Quantity:  

Discount Pack equivalent to £4.50 metre
Heavyweight Hessian 72" wide 25m pack
Price: inc vat £116.30

Quantity:  

Discount Pack equivalent to £4.00 metre
Scrim Hessian 72Scrim Hessian 72" wide

Scrim Hessian is made from fine jute or flax and is similar to standard hessian except that it has a more open and regular weave. It is used for covering hair or fibre in traditional upholstery prior to 'blind stitching'
Sold by the metre or in discount packs see below
72" 183cm wide
PRICE PER METRE
Price: inc vat £5.10


Quantity:  

Scrim Hessian 72" wide 5m pack
Price: inc vat £23.85

Quantity:  

Discount Pack equivalent to £4.77
Scrim Hessian 72" wide 10m pack
Price: inc vat £43.50

Quantity:  

Discount Pack equivalent to £4.35 metre
Scrim Hessian 72" wide 25m pack
Price: inc vat £98.75

Quantity:  

Discount Pack equivalent to £3.95 metre

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