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5 Souped-Up Sewing Machines

May 8, 2017 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - 5 Souped-Up Sewing Machines

Every auto trimmer loves his sewing machine. But not everyone expresses that love in the same way. While some keep their machines tuned, oiled and in top factory condition, others soup them up with cool graphics, custom paint jobs and even soft-touch surfaces. … [Read more...] about 5 Souped-Up Sewing Machines

Mobile Solutions Makes 3D Routing Easy

March 2, 2017 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - SFS Animal Router Shield System

Interested in 3D routing, but think it’s too difficult to master? Think again. Mobile Solutions USA just introduced a new tool that allows fabricators to quickly and easily create 3D components on their routing machines. … [Read more...] about Mobile Solutions Makes 3D Routing Easy

Then vs Now: Rolls-Royce’s Leather Shop

February 1, 2017 By Naseem Muaddi

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is renowned for its old-world craftsmanship, especially when it comes to fabricating and trimming luxurious interiors. Case in point, check out these two behind-the-scenes videos recorded in 1995 and 2015 at their leather shop in England. … [Read more...] about Then vs Now: Rolls-Royce’s Leather Shop

Watch Carlex Design Trim a Nissan GT-R

November 28, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Watch Carlex Design Customize a Nissan GT-R

Mondays can be a drag — especially those that follow long holiday weekends. To help you get back into the swing of things, check out this video by Carlex Design in which they fully customize the exterior and interior of a Nissan GT-R. … [Read more...] about Watch Carlex Design Trim a Nissan GT-R

Quotes, Estimates and Ballpark Figures

November 15, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Telphone Estimate

When it comes to pricing jobs over the phone, we all know there are only three ways a call can go: (1) It's a straightforward project for which the price is set, (2) There are so many factors involved that you can't possibly give a price without seeing the vehicle first, or (3) The request is a bit complicated, but you could probably give the customer a rough idea of what it … [Read more...] about Quotes, Estimates and Ballpark Figures

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