Tacks: everythings you want to know about them
This is everything you wanted to know about tacks. If anything is missing feel free to comment. What are tacks for ? Tacks are used by upholsterers to attach fabric…
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Materials: Webbings
Everything on this page is tested and used daily in my workshop. These are my recommendations. Why webbing matters Webbing is the foundation of your piece: it supports the springs,…
Hammers !
Lets talk (a lot) about hammers here. This my absolute tool this one ! Let's see the different hammers I'm using upholstering. The traditionnal upholstery tack hammer. This is the…
Pins, Needles and Skewers
You may need differents pins and needles for upholstery work. I use pins, needles and skewers every day at the workshop. You may have noticed this blue boxes on my…
What kind of glue do you use in your upholstery projects ?
While working on a upholstery projects there is many reasons why you you need to stick things together. Gluing is really part of the job. When you're upholstering with foam,…
Basic manual tools for upholstery
Upholsterer's basic kit (click on the link to get more details) Hammers Staple guns Wooden mallets Ripping chisels Tack removers Staple removers Webbing stretchers Scissors Cutters Pincers Regulators Metresticks and…
Which air compressors for upholstery ?
What are we looking for ? The best air compressor for upholstery is simply the one who fit your practice. It depends on the way you want to use it.…
Which glue is best for trimmings and fabrics ?
Do you wonder wich glue to choose to fix your double cord or other trimmings on your chair's fabric ? Let me show you the options you have to make…
Best Staple Guns for Upholstery
• MY STAPLE GUN• You're so curious about the tools I use in my workshop i thought it was time to show you my staple gun closer because you may…