aluminum lawn chair with plastic webbing

ALUMINUM LAWN CHAIR WITH PLASTIC WEBBING HOW TO

If you're using clips, fold 3/4 inch (2 cm) of strap around the clip and insert it in the slot (again, you should be able to see from the old webbing how to do this). Screw in one end of the strap, pull it around tightly, and screw in the other end. Make a hole with an awl or screw about 1/2 inch (12 mm) from the tip of the point. Unfortunately, despite its lightweight, it isn’t the easiest to transport. The Lawn Chair USA is the lightest weight beach chair option on our list this year, weighing in at 4.5 lbs. If you are using clips, add 1 1/2 inches (4 cm).įor chairs with screws, fold down the corners at one end of the strap to form a point (you'll be able to see from the old webbing how this is done). At a seat height of 15.5 inches from the ground, this chair is fairly high off the ground, making it a great option for those with knee and hip problems. If you are attaching the horizontal straps with screws, add 2 inches (5 cm) to each measurement, and cut the roll into strips of that length with scissors.

Remember, the chair back and seat may not be the same width, so take measurements for each. Using the method described in step 2, above, measure the distance from the slots or holes for each of the horizontal straps. If the chair has a drooping seat or many frayed straps, you'll need to remove all the webbing. If only one or two straps are torn and the rest look good, you may want to replace only them. The rust-free aluminum frame and UV-resistant webbing are incredibly lightweight and easy to fold up, so the chair is portable for camping, tailgating, and hanging in the park.

With a screwdriver, remove the screws or metal clips holding the webbing. The Lawn Chair USA Webbing Chair is our top pick because its a universal lawn chair that works for a variety of uses. Loop the other end of the strap around the other side of the frame, pull tightly and attach in the same manner. If you are using plastic rivets, you'll need to drive them in with a rubber mallet or very gently with a hammer. With an awl or the point of a screw, make a hole about 1/4 inch (6 mm) from each end of the strap.Īttach one end of the strap with a sheet-metal screw (see A). This will ensure that you stretch the strap as tightly as possible when installing it. Cut a length of strap 1 inch (2.5 cm) shorter than your measurement.

Aluminum lawn chair with plastic webbing