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What are average shop rates per hr?

Has anyone dealt with a non-compete agreement? I'm currently the lead guy in the shop and they want to have me sign a NCA. I'm fine with it but want to be compensated for the time I can't compete. I have friends who have done this. Any suggestions?

What does everyone do with scrap material? Vinyl, cloth, foam etc. I save a lot of foam but have a lot of useless pieces.

How do people close up injected headrests? I can seem to find a nice clean eay.

What do you guys use for a work order sheet? My current shop's is very basic and vague. I would like a more detailed one for they guys in the shop so i do t have to explain every detail.

I'm doing a vinyl headliner for an old land cruiser. In the back corners i have to cut out a triangular piece and sew back together. At the tip of the triangle it keeps wanting to pucker any suggestions?

Can you legally reupholster a car seat with an airbag?

Im about to embark on my first diamond tufting job and i will be using mohair. Any tips? How much bigger should i cut my fabric?

I'm having a hard time getting my panels and welt tight together on leather cushions any tips? It takes a couple passes because it seems like im getting it real tight but then when i look i can still see the first set of stitches.