http://www.hoenanderson.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The cabinets were getting kind of tight. It was getting difficult to find the spice I was looking for while I was cooking. Something needed to be done. I decided to build an open front cabinet. I kept the front open so the cabinet wouldn't make the room seem smaller. Originally I ... http://www.hoenanderson.com/2010/02/21/more-space/ One of my latest projects was an upholstered chair using Crypton fabric. Crypton is extremely durable. It has a built in moisture barrier and is highly resistant to stains and dirt. It also looks great. http://www.hoenanderson.com/2010/02/21/upholstery-project-with-crypton-fabric/ This past week I installed a rear window in a porsche boxter. I used a kit my client bought from www.emiata.com. I will say it is a decent kit if you don't have the means to take the top off, sew in a new window, and put the top back ... http://www.hoenanderson.com/2009/09/15/porsche-boxster-rear-window-replacement/ I recently finished and installed rear upholstered panels for a 1968 Plymouth Fury VIP. I was able to order the original fabric to match the interior. I was also able to reuse the original metal buttons. The owner should be very proud of this rare beauty. http://www.hoenanderson.com/2009/06/08/plymouth-fury-vip/ I've been working on door panels this week. I did 4 panels for a 51 Plymouth Belvedere using vintage fabric. Also on the menu for this week were a pair of rear panels for a 68 Plymouth Fury. The pattern on the originals were pressed so I had to reproduce it ... http://www.hoenanderson.com/2009/05/22/automotive-door-panels/ Hi everyone. I recently uploaded a site exclusively for upholstery and refinishing. It is in the early stages, and should have a lot more content in the near future. You can visit it at www.abupholstery.com. Please have a look. http://www.hoenanderson.com/2009/04/17/new-upholstery-site/ My latest project is a decorative arch. When I received it I was a little worried about whether or not it could be repaired. It was broken, warped, and many pieces were missing. I have since been able to take the bends out of it, and made all the replacement ... http://www.hoenanderson.com/2009/03/01/decorative-arch/ It took many good hours, but The Bandit snowmobile is finished, and tearing up the mountains of Washington. Masking the hood for paint was no easy task, but went off without a hitch. Please click on the picture to take a closer look. You can also see the snowmobile in action here:  ... http://www.hoenanderson.com/2009/02/24/bandit-inspired-snowmobile-finished/ I recently finished my first of two cruiser bicycle seats. After some research and practice lacing and finishing edges I have a good finished product. All the proud new owner needs now is a surfboard caddy and his summer transportation will be complete. http://www.hoenanderson.com/2009/02/22/new-cruiser-bicycle-seat/ I have been comisioned to create a couple one of a kind 'cruiser' bike seats using baseball glove type leather. This is what i have to work with. Time to do some research. cruiser seats http://www.hoenanderson.com/2009/01/30/cruiser-bicycle-seats/