Have enjoyed DA from afar for the last year and have decided to take the plunge, make an honest woman of myself, and join this forum. Looking forward to contributing on future discussions with you magnificent sons of bitches!
This may sound like a naive question. Is it possible to salvage an Eames wire chair who's base has completely separated from the base plate? I realize rewelding is an option but because of the grievous nature and location of the injury,is it futile? Is the structural integrity forever compromised regardless of repair? Ultimately, my goal is to have this chair as functional as possible and not destined to a "look but don't touch" fate. Any suggestions appreciated.
Noted ....
...but of no real consequence.
Apologies for the lack of visuals. I thought my question would be enough for someone in the know to say it can be repaired successfully or if it will forever break at the rewelds.I have searched the forum as well as other sources without a definitive answer...we can discuss your hankerin' for certain kinds of women later can't we tktoo? 🙂
As long as you go to a...
As long as you go to a reputable welder it should be fine. A new weld is going to be just as strong as the original welds if not stronger. The only problem I can foresee is that the strength of the new welds could create a stress riser in the original steel surrounding the weld,but like I said, I don't think it will be a problem. The only way to truly find out is to take it to a good welder and get their input.
Thank you...
Thank you effinmike.
As obvious as it was, it hadn't occurred to me that it wouldn't always be a weakened area,regardless of how masterful the repair....but of course...we're talking steel. I was mistakenly comparing the damage to a fiberglass shell chair that would likely crack at any flex point that had been repaired...I thought that because the base plate had completely snapped off the bottom of the chair,(not due to rust)it would cause stress and rebreak every time you sat in it...I'll consult with a welder I was referred to...he says he fixes problems, so we'll see. Is it likely a competent welder can deliver a near seamless /invisible result? I only know how to evaluate the quality of welds on bike frames 🙂
Thanks again
Good point glassartist,
The double entendre threw me. Of course, everybody loves a few snappys of the item in question...how thoughtless of me! Will attempt to do so in the next few days.
My computer's a little outdated though...to upload photos,I'm going to have to pedal really hard.
I'm almost ashamed of myself, Mark.
But thank goodness there are people like you who can still appreciate another's total lack of self-restraint.
Eternal apologies to all to whom they are due. The next round's on me, if Mark will allow the breech of protocol.
I'm still curious to see pix, though.
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