FIG. 63. METHOD OF OVERLAPPING WEAVERS.
Another method which works well and involves less labor than the one just described is that of fastening the strands together with metal staples. Any type of small hand stapler will accomplish the result. The splints must be very pliable when the staple is inserted and clinched, for if they are not, the splints are certain to split. Clips used in Venetian ironwork are excellent for this purpose also. It should be understood, for reasons very obvious, that these fastenings are made underneath the frame.
FIG. 64. WOVEN DESIGN IN HICKORY SPLINTS.
After the wrapping of the opposite rails is completed, the weaving is begun. The use of tacks here is also unnecessary and is inadvisable. Fasten a new strand by overlapping the end of the old one for several inches either on top or underneath the frame. The ends of each will be hidden under cross strands or spokes. [Fig. 63] is a sketch illustrating the method of overlapping. AA shows strands running over the weavers, and BB strands running under. D is the end of the old or used strand, and C one end of the new one. C is pulled until the end is hidden under A. It is advisable to overlap the distance of a number of strands and not merely two as the sketch indicates. The sketch merely shows the method. The end of the strand which completes the weaving of the seat is secured underneath the frame by weaving for a short distance in the usual manner.
[Fig. 64] is merely [Fig. 59] repeated as far as the weaving processes are concerned. In this instance hickory splints are used, and the rails are wrapped continuously across the top. Note the different effects produced, by comparing the two figures.