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Might want to reconsider Singer sewing machines. Rose bought a 111-154 over 30 years ago. It was more than 50 years old at the time. With all metal parts its a smooth running machine with rare repair issues. Its an industrial work horse. Sews any type upholstery weight fabric including canvas and leather with no problem. Only thing I wish it had is reverse. It has a clutch motor but a servo could easily be added.

Sometimes figuring out what the customers wants is the hard part. Sometimes what the customer wants can't be done. Some jobs aren't worth the trouble and best to send them on down the road.

The reason patterning techniques have changed is because manufactures are constantly trying to cut production times. If they can cut 10 minutes off an upholstered sofa they will. Notice the absence of skirts on most modern furniture. Elastic webbing replacing springs. Cushions with decorative fabric on one side and vinyl on the other.

I reupholstered two chairs today, simple wicker chairs with screw in seats. Except the seats were not screwed in but Velcroed in place. Then the cover was not stapled on but glued on. I'm thinking the goal was to have no power tools in the plant. Just when you think they can't make furniture any cheaper you come across chairs like this. The customer wants cheap but we have to stick to our prices. We have to make a living and if they don't like it they can lump it. I don't even know what that means, but it sounds good.

Looking good there 65. Well done.

Like everything else its best to use your own tried and true products. I have no doubt you'll figure it out.

Nice job 65, they look great. Are you selling them?

This is a question asked on Quora. Sometimes its hard to take these questions seriously.

In this consumer based capitalist country you have a choice in almost everything you buy. Whether it be cars, clothing, tools or even your home you may choose to buy the least expensive one. But experience tells us we may want to  pay a little (or a lot) more and buy a product that is higher quality and will last. Why does this logic fly out the window when it comes to buying furniture?

Most consumers understand the difference between an economy car and a luxury car. Do they really not understand the difference between a $600 sofa and a $2500 sofa?

In Florida there is plenty of humidity, I drain my tank about 2 or 3 times a year. I built a box around my compressor using 3/4 industrial particle board and insolated it with Styrofoam sheets to deaden the sound.   

My favorite set up for air hose was working in the factories of NC. The galvanized supply line came down from the ceiling with a quick connect on the end. A hose carrier was fashioned to connect and swivel around the supply line in a way that would allow the hose to follow the upholsterer 360* around their workbench. They used the coil line that helped to keep it up and out of the way. The aggravating thing about the coil line is when it twists into its self. I have a swivel for the coil line but have never had a ceiling high enough to rig it up.

I use a 50' air hose. I keep it stored on a garden hose hanger. Its nice to have the extra hose when I'm working on something outside the shop, filling tires and such. 

I've tried rebuilding my guns without much luck. I'm fairly mechanically inclined but when it comes to air tools I don't have the skills. I bought a repair kit for a Senco staple gun, put it all back together to find the piston chamber (plastic) was warped and to buy a new one? Obsolete. I've spent way too much time trying to repair these guns. A new Bea can be bought for under $150. Sounds like a good deal to me.

The pressure setting imprinted on the guns I've owned is way low. My compressor is set around 90lbs   

Holy cow Steve nice job. Many years ago I inherited an icebox form my great grandmas farm. The farm was no longer productive and the icebox was abandoned in the chicken coop. I took it home and striped off 3 layers of paint. Under all that paint was this beautiful oak wood. The first photo is my cousin in Michigan where we picked it up.

I've learned its a lot of work to keep up with all the social media and business pages. I've also learned, if you want to stay ahead of the competition its worth the effort. I haven't tried Instagram yet.

42* when I woke this morning. It'll get up to 72* before the day is done. Plenty of upholsterers looking for help here in Florida. We reduced or work load this year, working 5 days a week instead of 6. I can see a day when we'll move to St Augustine and just work a couple of days a week to make some beer money.

Rose used the hot wax when her hands were bothering her. She really enjoyed it.

Walking = grandchildren, who knew. You better keep walking so you can keep up with the little crumb crunchers.

Haven't been a whole lot of chatter on the forum lately. I'm guessing y'all are as busy as I am with holiday orders. I saw Pauls ad on FB looking for a seamstress.

I noticed photobucket is new and improved, again. Thought I would try loading this photo of a cocktail ottoman we just finished. The last time it was recovered the fabric was simply stretched on and buttons poked through. When I stripped the old fabric off I noticed holes for deep tufting. I went ahead and did it the right way without the extra charge knowing the customer would really appreciate it. And she did. Lets see if this photo works.

No worry, no hurry, no phone. Yes when kayaking. Not sure about the no boss.

The flat looking fish are Flounder. The big one is my personal best at 21"
The other two fish are Red Drum (Red Fish) Highly prized for their fight and delicious to eat. But highly restricted. You can only keep if between 17" and 28". and in NE Florida You can only keep 2. The rest of Florida you can only keep one.

Bought this cool trunk from a customer 2 years ago. Used it at the cabin for a while and today Rose sold it. https://photos.app.goo.gl/eyVgjyCbuDE6ve4y7

Speaking of the cabin, great catch last weekend. https://photos.app.goo.gl/cHryWKqwSbjuEkVa9

Hi Miket,

Did you buy this machine from a factory setting? Some of those machines are set up for wide open all the time.  The first and only time I used a servo was working for a guy in south Florida. That machine was fast and great for sewing long runs of welt but forget about sewing a cushion with it. He had other machines I used to do more detailed work.

There has to be a way to slow that thing down. Different pullys maybe?