Restaurant Booths-Taking the Plunge/ need advice

[sofadoc]

Your skills at building the sewing machine table certainly indicate that you'll have no trouble building some quality restaurant booths. Good luck!

[Ted_IL]

K

Really nice sewing table.  Well thought out, built and very functional.

[kpohorylo]

Paul's homemade spring stretcher will certainly work fine. But since you asked about specialty tools:

Again though, not a "must have". But it's only around 30 bucks.

Here's my homemade one:

So helpful sofadoc. Going to try and make one, will send some pics..

[jojo]

Very nice sewing table...where did you get the base?

[kpohorylo]

Very nice sewing table...where did you get the base?

Thanks Jojo... Actually, I made the base out of 11 gauge steel, fully welded, so there is no sag at all. Also, I added some dense carpet padding between the top and the steel to absorb sound and vibration, and what a difference that made! I used automotive paint with a sprayer for a smooth glossy finish.

I bought a welder about 2 years ago, and I can't tell you how many times I have used it, for both business and personal. A good investment..

[Lynn]

Just a question, why are you putting springs in?  most restaurant seating is just good quality high density foam (usually about 4'').
Build a base - usually about 14'' high.(for a total finished height of about 18'') divide your banquette size into say four foot sections, this way when a piece gets damaged you only have to replace part of it.upholster each section and block it it place. We usually make seats 18 - 20''
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/2eagles/010.jpg

sorry I can't remember how to post pics but if you can get on this photobucket link there are a couple of pics of a small restaurant we built last year.

Lynn