Horsehair in Canada

[mike802]

I talked to a youtube subscriber of mine this morning who had watched my videos on how to upholster a wing chair and decided to give it a try on an Eastlake rocker for his pregnant daughter.  Everything was going fine until he tried to buy some Horsehair and said he couldn't find any in Canada.  He found some places where he could order it from the States, but the custom duty's made it prohibitively expensive.  I know we have some upholsters from Canada here, so I thought maybe we could help this guy out, any one have any ideas?  I can retail a 50/50 blend for about $25.00 a pound, the guy shouldn't need more that a couple pounds, three at the most.

[west coast]

Sorry I have no idea at all where you would get it up here.

[mike802]

Wow, thats depressing.  What do you guys in Canada do, pay outrageous fees for horsehair, or is there an alternative available, other than foam?

[west coast]

I use foam never had anyone ask for horse hair. If we do an old chair and replace the padding its always foam that goes back in.

[MinUph]

Have him visit a couple shops up there. Someone must do antiques and will have some around. In a pinch if he only needs to fill in he can use cotton to fill the voids. Re Picking hair will also help. Or just regulating it.

[Mojo]

Mike:

I maybe interested in buying some horse hair from you once I can figure out how to glue it to the top of my head.

I missing quite a bit on top. :)

Chris

[mike802]

Chris:  I have had good luck with spray adhesive, make sure to mask off your ears and keep your eyes closed when spraying.

[Mojo]

Chris:  I have had good luck with spray adhesive, make sure to mask off your ears and keep your eyes closed when spraying.

LOL...........:) Thanks for the advice Mike.

Chris

[Lynn]

Horsehair is not available in Canada.  I tried to get some when i first came here 16 years ago and was met with horror that you would actually use hair from horse in your furniture! Your only option is to find old pieces and clean and recard the hair from those.

Lynn

[sofadoc]

I tried to get some when i first came here 16 years ago and was met with horror that you would actually use hair from horse in your furniture!

Lynn: Are you saying that it is a cultural thing? If so, it's odd that their British ancestors don't feel the same way.

[Joys Shop]

Odd that they won't sell horse hair in Canada, because I was under the impression that Canadians have no problem eating horses

[west coast]

huh please tell me what thats supposed to mean

[Mojo]

I believe Joy meant that Canadian's eat horse meat. Actually, horse meat is pretty common food in Europe but not sure if Canada sells it. I had some on a sandwich when I was in the Netherlands and it tasted good. Very lean meat.

Americans do not like the idea but in other parts of the world it is food.

I had kangaroo steaks in Australia and they tasted just like venison. Another very lean meat. Roo's are a big time pest in Australia. They are like our deer, eating crops and mobs cause erosion as well.

I will eat anything once except domestic pets. I draw the line there. :)

Chris

[byhammerandhand]

I was in Paris for a week with some co-workers.    One day, we were walking around trying to find a place for dinner.   My French was 30 years out of use and a bit rusty.   Plus, sometimes, even menus in English are hard to understand (e.g., in England : "Bangers and Mash" = sausage and potatoes, "Ploughman's Lunch" = cold plate of bread, cheese, pickles, and beer, "Viennese Escallops of Veal" = Wienerschnitzel = breaded and pan-fried veal.)

One restaurant had a sign out front, "Hamburger du Cheval"   One of the guys suggested that until I let them know "cheval" is horse.

One other night we found what was probably the best meal I've ever had.   A little mom and pop place off the Champs De Elysee.   Mom was the hostess and pa was the chef.  (I had lamb.)

[byhammerandhand]

Gene used to have a dog that he took on his wilderness canoeing trips.   The dog's name was "Lunch."    Gene always said, "Just in case."

I will eat anything once except domestic pets. I draw the line there. :)

Chris