At least you still found new ideas to make that usable, unlike mine, just ruined it after removing its cushions. But this thing gives me new experience to invent something unique.. though mine really just needs a massive repair, I thought of doing something that is different. I installed wood type recliner instead, I found some good materials from this http://www.javateakoutdoorfurniture.com/products/, it is light wood yet reliable and very effective.