The next 3 things you want to add to your business

[BigJohn]

You can tie the zig-zag springs in a restaurant booth seat together by clipping stake wire (tempered steel wire with paper wrapping it to prevent squeaking) to them, and I use 16 gauge.

                          Big John

[sofadoc]

You can tie the zig-zag springs in a restaurant booth seat together by clipping stake wire (tempered steel wire with paper wrapping it to prevent squeaking) to them, and I use 16 gauge.

Bobbin: Yeah, what Big John said. I couldn't find a good pic to link. But it's the wire that connects the no-sag springs to each other to keep them stable.

Big John: All the factory (furniture) jobs have stake wire heavier than 16 ga. That's what I'm looking for. I need it mainly for recliners. 16 ga. just won't cut it on recliners. Too flimsy.
I have the vinyl coated wire also, but it's tough to get a tight crimp with it.

[kodydog]

I bought one of those Hartco guns from a company going out of business when I lived in Hickory NC. I bought a box of the paper wrapped wire from Hickory Springs. It's a pretty big box. It lasted me about 10 years. They have a warehouse and office in Ocala Fl.

[bobbin]

Thanks for the explanation of the tool. 

A friend of mine loaned me his pneumatic Fasco stapler so I could try it out.  I have been using an electric one for several years now.  I now know what #4 on my list is going to be!  Wow, that stapler is light as a feather and it drives the staples effortlessly.  I'll be looking for the long nose model. 

[Darren Henry]

1. a portable sewing machine to keep in the van

I still kick my backside that I let this fall through as I was moving out of the big shop; I had a treadle base from an old singer (domestic,but very stout) that I wanted to retro fit to accept my 111W155. Never got it finished,but as I see it:
>no power required
>any size that fits your van etc...
>same proven quality machine you know and love, less the heavy over sized table/motor.

I'll let Chris give you a " run down" of portable machines.  8) That'll be fun.

[BigJohn]

After doing a search that Hickory Springs outfit that Kodydog mentioned has 11-16ga paper wrapped wire listed as OEM products, Kody dog do they sell to us?

[kodydog]

As far as I know they'll sell to anyone who has a business license. They sold to me.
I bought some foam from them about 5 years ago.

[kodydog]

 If you want a smaller amount, another good source for edge wire is C&S Fabric in Savannah, Ga. The only problem is they sell it in 10' lengths and have to bend it to shop it. I'm not sure if they have paper wrapped. Phone # is 912-236-0800. Good luck.