10 gauge (3.2mm) Double Cone Springs

10 Gauge (3.2mm) Double Cone Upholstery Springs, 3" to 7"

The 10 Gauge (3.2mm) Double Cone Upholstery Springs are made for traditional furniture upholstery, antique restoration and suitable modern furniture construction. It has the familiar hourglass-shaped coil, these springs provide responsive support when correctly installed as part of a hand-tied upholstery spring foundation.

Also known as hourglass springs, upholstery coil springs or traditional furniture springs, the 10 gauge option offers a useful balance between firm support and flexibility.

Particularly suited to smaller chair seats, softer sprung seating, upholstered backs and arms, these springs are available in 3", 4", 5", 6" and 7" heights, individually or in packs of 50.

Features

• 10 gauge spring wire: Approximately 3.2mm diameter for responsive support.
• Double cone construction: Traditional hourglass shape used in hand-tied upholstery.
• Five height options: Available from 3" to 7".
• Multiple applications: Suitable for selected seats, backs and upholstered arms.
• Traditional upholstery compatibility: made for appropriate webbing-supported, hand-tied spring systems.
• Individual or bulk purchasing: Supplied singly or in packs of 50.

Choosing the Correct Upholstery Coil Spring Gauge

offers three double cone spring gauges, each intended for different support requirements.

9 Gauge Double Cone Springs, 3.6mm wire, generally suited to firmer traditional seat foundations and applications requiring greater spring resistance.

10 Gauge Double Cone Springs, 3.2mm wire, a middle option for smaller seats, softer traditional seating and suitable sprung backs or arms.

12 Gauge Double Cone Springs, 2.95mm wire, offering lighter resistance for suitable furniture backs and arms.

When replacing existing springs, matching the original gauge, free height and spring arrangement is normally the best starting point.

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How Are Traditional Double Cone Springs Installed?

Double cone springs are commonly fitted onto a foundation of tightly stretched upholstery webbing secured to the furniture frame.

Each spring is positioned and attached to the webbing before being tied to neighbouring springs and the frame using strong upholstery lashing cord.

Correct spring tying helps maintain alignment, controls movement and creates the intended seat shape or crown.

Once the spring foundation has been secured, it is normally covered with suitable hessian before additional padding and upholstery fillings are applied.

The quality of the webbing, spring positioning and lashing work is just as important as selecting the correct spring.

Essential Materials for Traditional Spring Upholstery

For a complete traditional upholstery spring installation, we recommend the following complementary products.

Laidcord Spring-Lashing Cord

A traditional flax upholstery cord used for hand tying and stabilising coil springs. Proper lashing helps maintain spring positioning, controls movement and supports the required seat profile.

Upholstery Hessian

Used to cover the completed spring foundation, helping provide a supporting layer for the upholstery fillings above. Hessian is widely used in traditional and period furniture restoration.

Upholstery Felts & Wadding

Used within the upholstery filling layers to provide cushioning, soften the finished surface and help create a smooth, comfortable upholstery profile.

These materials work together with the springs to form a correctly constructed traditional furniture foundation.

Selecting the Correct Spring Height

The 10 gauge double cone springs are available in five heights:

• 3" (approximately 76mm)
• 4" (approximately 102mm)
• 5" (approximately 127mm)
• 6" (approximately 152mm)
• 7" (approximately 178mm)

Spring height should be selected according to the original furniture construction, available frame depth and the required finished upholstery profile.

Remember that traditional coil springs are normally compressed and shaped during hand tying. The original spring height is therefore not necessarily the finished height of the seat.

For furniture restoration, compare the replacement against an undamaged original spring wherever possible.

12 Gauge (2.95mm) Double Cone Upholstery Springs, 3" to 6"

Traditional 12 gauge double cone upholstery coil springs, manufactured from 2.95mm wire, providing softer, more flexible support for sprung sofa backs, armchair backs and upholstered furniture arms. Use it for traditional upholstery and period furniture restoration.

Key Features:

• 12 gauge (2.95mm), lighter spring wire for more responsive movement.
• Four heights available, 3", 4", 5" and 6".
• Traditional hourglass design, suitable for hand-tied spring foundations.
• Use it for backs and arms, where gentler resistance is required.
• Flexible quantities, available individually or in packs of 50.

Recommended Installation Materials:

• Upholstery Webbing, for creating a strong supporting foundation.
• Laidcord Spring-Lashing Cord, for tying and stabilising the springs.
• Upholstery Hessian, for covering the spring foundation.
• Felts & Wadding, for cushioning and padding the upholstery.