Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

[Scott Danforth]

or drink more

My vote......

 

[tpenfield]

Here are the 3 seat bases that make up the U-shaped seating . . .
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On to the backrests . . .

 

[Scott Danforth]

looking fantastic Ted.....

 

[southkogs]

Outta' sight Ted. Looks great.

 

[sphelps]

Very nice ! Looks like you have really got it figured out !

 

[tpenfield]

Thanks guys :thumb:

The foam backing on the vinyl is working out pretty well. It gives the vinyl a very taut look and feel. The seat surfaces are 'springy' to the touch. The corners are a bit challenging, most are far from perfect, but many of them will be hidden once the seats are assembled.

I think I'll be better at the backrests, given the learning curve with the seat bases.

 

[Corjen1]

Those look fantastic !!!

 

[tpenfield]

Update . . .

The weather has been really warm this weekend and I have completed the rebuilding of the seat frames. Here are a few pictures . . .
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This is the 'lid' for the large storage compartment on the back of the U-shaped seating. Originally, it had no form of bracing to hold the right angle. These 2 SS braces should keep it intact for years to come.
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The tempered hardboard dent to the curves just fine.

 

[tpenfield]

Here are the templates for the port side settee backrest. The backrest 'seemed' pretty simple, but it turns out there are 18 pieces total that will make up the vinyl skin
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My approach of making new patterns for all of the skins, rather than using the old vinyl skins as templates, is working out well, but with a seat like this one, it sure is tedious.

 

[tpenfield]

Here is a good example of the difference in the patterns when you make new vs. use the pieces from the old skin.
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These are the new patterns and the matching pieces from the old skin. As you can see the new patterns are about 1" longer and the curves are slightly different. I am not sure why this is the case, as they map identically to the cushion as far as location, length, etc. However, I did experience the same thing when I had the failed attempt at one of the seat bases . . . it came up about 2" short by using the old pieces and even with adding - 1/2" selvage - all around for the seams.

 

[alldodge]

Takes a lot of thinking to figure it out. Shows a skilled craftsman is worth the money

 

[tpenfield]

Takes a lot of thinking to figure it out. Shows a skilled craftsman is worth the money

Sure does. Now I got to pin all of the templates back onto the foam to get the alignment marks drawn on them (sort of forgot before cutting them out). :facepalm:

I'm sure the "pro's" do this stuff with ease.

 

[Old Ironmaker]

13 pages, 190 plus responses. Looked at some pics, wow. Great work. By the way I'm sure someone is anxious to get their dinning room back.

 

[tpenfield]

13 pages, 190 plus responses. Looked at some pics, wow. Great work. By the way I'm sure someone is anxious to get their dining room back.

Thanks :thumb:

. . . and yes someone is anxious to get their dining room back. I've been given a deadline of April 1st to be done with the seats, because we are hosting a bridal shower later in April

My worst case would be to have to move the sewing apparatus to the summer house, if I still had work remaining.

 

[tpenfield]

Here is a picture of the templates all pinned back up to the foam backrest and the alignment marks added. Re-pinning them also allowed me to make some tweaks to a few of the templates.

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And I stand corrected . . . 19 pieces, not 18

This backrest is taking a long time. I hope the other ones won't be as difficult

 

[Old Ironmaker]

tpenfield My wife is in the market for an industrial sewing machine within the next few months. A pal has an older Juki for sale but it hasn't seen the light of day for a dozen years and has rust on most of the metal. $600.00 CDN. I passed. What machine do you have? I know there is a recent thread about machines but just too much info and reviews. The old Ford vs. Chevy etc. If it's good enought for you it's good enough for her. I buy many things with this biz model and most work out well especially if I am not versed in the product and or it's purpose. She knows her stuff when it comes to her light duty machines but not the "industrial" machines. Her little machine will stich my Sunbrella boat cover so it must be a good one. For the price she paid it had better be good. Pfaff??

 

[Old Ironmaker]

Thanks :thumb:

. . . and yes someone is anxious to get their dining room back. I've been given a deadline of April 1st to be done with the seats, because we are hosting a bridal shower later in April

My worst case would be to have to move the sewing apparatus to the summer house, if I still had work remaining.

Looks like you have a keeper there. Not many spouses are willing to give up their spaces. I always wondered when it all became "their" rooms? I don't have a garage but a few good sized gardening sheds. I have a few shelves and corners for my stuff.

 

[tpenfield]

I have a Consew 206RB-4. It has a walking foot with needle feed, so the needle actually moves the material through the machine rather than just the presser feet.

Juki, Pfaff, and Consew are popular brands in the industrial space, but even then there are many models that do not have needle feed and are meant for clothing rather than upholstery.

So, to pick a machine for upholstery and canvass, you have to be concerned with both brand and model.

 

[Corjen1]

Excellent work Ted!!! What is the plastic that you are using for the template material?

IronMaker,

Juki, Pfaff, and Consew are all excellent machines. I have a Juki 562 that I love. If I were to get a different machine, it would be a compound walking foot like Teds. I would also highly suggest getting a servo motor. the best money I have spent on upholstery equipment!! I installed a Reliable 6000 w/the syncro. I wish I had done it years ago.​

 

[tpenfield]

Corjen1 I thought the Juki 562 & 563 were needle feed machines, the 563 having a bigger bobbin.