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BTW, if the only problem that you are experiencing with the current foundation is that you can feel the springs through the padding, you can just add some firmer/thicker padding over the top, and keep the springs intact. There is probably a rotted piece of burlap currently over the springs (below the padding) that will need to be replaced. You can use a scrap piece of new fabric if you don't have any burlap.

Yes, I'd like to keep the springs, but I'm at a loss as to what material(s) to use so that I can't feel the individual springs. A stiff but flexible, thick vegetable matter almost like a "loofah sponge" type of thing in a mat form would do it but that substance in mat form doesn't exist. I'll think of something, I'm sure, and I'll post back when it comes to me. Perhaps burlap folded over many times  with a layer or two of high-density foam like they use to make those yoga mat things...  you know, that might work actually. I'll see. Thanks.

Stretch some webbing (rubber, elastic, jute, or composite) using a webbing stretcher across the wood frame. Probably three strips across the front and back and then weave two strips left to right and stretch them also. If done properly it will be like a drum.

1) When you say 'front and back', do you mean top and bottom? In the illustration, I only have them on the top. Are you saying have the same as in the illustration on the underside also?

2) Also, how and where do I attach the webbing? Around the edges, or on the top faces of the seat frame ? And, with what, carpet tacks?

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Take the fabric off carefully, remove the padding, throw the springs away. Staple to the top of the wood frame either elastic webbing or jute webbing, stretch with webbing stretcher. Apply burlap. Finally put the original padding back on, add a layer of Dacron and do in muslin. If you like then put fabric back on if not add another layer of Dacron and then the fabric. Have fun

Staple to the top of the wood frame either elastic webbing or jute webbing, stretch with webbing stretcher. Apply burlap.
You mean stretch webbing across the hole in the chair frame? But, what do you mean by apply burlap?

Finally put the original padding back on, add a layer of Dacron and do in muslin. If you like then put fabric back on if not add another layer of Dacron and then the fabric.Put what padding back onto what? I don't understand. And, add a layer of Dacron to what? I don't understand 'do in muslin' either. Sorry, I completely can't follow what you've explained.

Hi. Inside are three springs grouped in the center. You can feel them prominently
when you sit down. There's some insubstantial padding on top of the springs. Plus,
you feel like you're sitting in a hole, everything presses down through the frame
opening.

What online or book resource would show me how to make this cushion good for long
hours of sitting? Or, should I just get it professionally done and what should I ask
for?

Thanks.

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btw, couldn't attach photos, says could not find file path. Worked first time, but after resizing and trying to post a second, third and fourth time, I got 'could not find file path' message. They were on my desktop.