10 Tools Your Auto Trim Shop Should Never Skimp On

[TheHogRing]

Not every tool you own needs to be a Snap-On, Matco or Craftsman. Sometimes a cheap, average-quality tool will do just fine. However, there are some tools that no auto upholstery shop can afford to skimp on.

We've compiled a list of the 10 tools your auto trim shop should buy the best of: http://tinyurl.com/6euxhmz

We hope you'll give the list a read and add your own suggestions to the list!

Thanks!

[Gregg @ Keystone Sewing]

3. Sewing Machine

This is a no-brainer. It doesn't matter whether your sewing machine is a Singer, Pfaf, Juki, Brother or Consew. As long as you're operating on an industrial strength walking-foot machine with a wide array of feet, you'll be in good shape. I wouldn't trade my Singer 111w for the world. It's well over 50 years old and still runs perfectly. All I do is keep it oiled and call to have it serviced once a year.

Word*

*Should have been #1 one, but hey, it's not my list. 

[TheHogRing]

Thanks for reading our list Gregg! I agree, if it was an ordered list, sewing machine would definitely be #1.

[Gregg @ Keystone Sewing]

Thanks for reading our list Gregg! I agree, if it was an ordered list, sewing machine would definitely be #1.

Oh well, there's always next year!   :P

[Mike8560]

I bought my 111w 22 years ago used. I have no IDE how old it is and many have asked me.  It is a black k e Greg  with thebstitch length dial on thebright flywheel. Would tha tbe a indication of how old posibly ?

[Gregg @ Keystone Sewing]

As per the singer serial chart;
KA to KY Beginning 1959

your machine sounds older with the dial on the handwheel, but a 22 subclass is not common.