Cushions for 1960's Fischer Table?

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My family purchased this table new in the 60s it's been with random family members ever since. I am currently set on having new cushions installed while I am getting my cloth replaced since I am almost sure they are the originals and are pretty much hard as a rock.

While learning about cushion profiles I decided to tear the rail cloth back and get a measurement of the cushion to find out which I need and my measurements don't match any of the standard sizes! (http://www.poolfelt.com/cushrepl2.html)

I am not sure what my best plan would be at this point.

The dimensions I am measuring are: 1 7/16 height (portion glued to rail) while the other edges are 1 1/16.

Here is a picture if this will be of any help:



I am obviously concerned about having to use a different cushion size resulting in exposed wood, etc...
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Jonathon said:
My family purchased this table new in the 60s it's been with random family members ever since. I am currently set on having new cushions installed while I am getting my cloth replaced since I am almost sure they are the originals and are pretty much hard as a rock.

While learning about cushion profiles I decided to tear the rail cloth back and get a measurement of the cushion to find out which I need and my measurements don't match any of the standard sizes! (http://www.poolfelt.com/cushrepl2.html)



I am not sure what my best plan would be at this point.

The dimensions I am measuring are: 1 7/16 height (portion glued to rail) while the other edges are 1 1/16.

Here is a picture if this will be of any help:



Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am obviously concerned about having to use a different cushion size resulting in exposed wood, etc...
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Jonathon,
Most Fisher's I worked on used K66 if I remember correctly. Take the cushion compltely off the rail and then measure it. I am pretty certain you have k66.:thumbup:
 
You both seem very knowledgeable (i've been searching this forum!) but I am still quite skeptical ... The k-66 height is 1 1/8 while my measurement is closer to 1 1/2. I don't think I could be that far off but I will peel the rail away and remeasure. update soon :P
 
Alright - my measurements are in fact a hair over 1 1/4 in height (glue side) and other sides are 1 1/16

Doesn't sound like k66 to me but would you all say k66 would be a good replacement?
 
Jonathon said:
Alright - my measurements are in fact a hair over 1 1/4 in height (glue side) and other sides are 1 1/16

Doesn't sound like k66 to me but would you all say k66 would be a good replacement?
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Measure the cushion from the nose across the top of the canvas to where it meets the wood cushion block.
 
Best way to be certain since you're changing cushions anyway -
pull off some of the rubber and measure the angled face of the subrail from X1 to X2
1 1/8 is K66, no less than 1 1/4 is K55

Make sure you're reading your ruler/tape correctly since you already noted
2 different measurements.

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Keep in mind when the cushion dries up like that you won't be able to get a very accurate measurement of the cushion compared to the way it was new. Call someone in your area who is trying to make a living at this and they will make sure the right cushion is put on.
 
After peeling the rubber completely off and measuring in several areas I have confirmed that the cushions are indeed K66 profile. Thanks ya'll.
 
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