Job Description:

• 1) Installs webbing and springs in furniture frames preparatory to upholstering: Tacks or staples ends of webbing strips to side of frame, using tack hammer or staple gun.

• 2) Stretches webbing across frame with webbing stretcher and tacks ends to opposite side of frame.

• 3) Tacks strips to back of frame and weaves them through crosspieces to cover opening.

• 4) Cuts webbing overlap with hand shears.

• 5) Positions coil springs on webbing and fastens spring to webbing with needle and twine or with metal clips, using clinching tool.

• 6) Tacks twine to edges of frame opening and laces and ties twine to springs to stabilize and secure them in place.

• 7) Cuts burlap or canvas to cover springs, places cover on springs, and tacks to edges of frame.

• 8) May install zigzag or no-sag springs in backs of sofa and chair frames, using metal clips and hammer.

• 9) May tack metal support strap on frame, using hammer.

• 10) May fasten border wire to springs, using metal clips or by twisting crimp wire around border wire and top of spring.

• 11) May cover frame opening by attaching web-fabric panels to frame with small springs.

• 12) May sew heavy paper over border wire, using needle and stitching twine to soften edge.