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Leather Review: Moore & Giles Carlyle Leather is Outstanding

December 29, 2024 By Tech Help

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There’s a reason why Moore & Giles leather is so popular among auto trim shops — it’s damn good. But how good? … [Read more...] about Leather Review: Moore & Giles Carlyle Leather is Outstanding

Leather Review: We Put Moore & Giles’ Tribeca to the Test

December 18, 2024 By Tech Help

The Hog Ring - Putting Moore & Giles’ Tribeca Leather to the Test

Lately, we’ve noticed a lot of trim shops sharing photos on social media of car interiors draped in Moore & Giles’ Tribeca leather. We wanted to know why. … [Read more...] about Leather Review: We Put Moore & Giles’ Tribeca to the Test

Dead Bosch Foam Saw? Try the Acu-Cutter

June 5, 2024 By Tech Help

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Ever since Bosch discontinued its popular GSG 300 Foam Cutter, auto trimmers have been searching for a dependable alternative. I finally found it in the Acu-Cutter 500. … [Read more...] about Dead Bosch Foam Saw? Try the Acu-Cutter

Understanding the Benefits of Full Grain Leather

May 2, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Surely you’ve heard the terms "full grain" and "corrected grain" leather — but what do they mean? And why do luxury OEMs and high-end trim shops prefer to work with full grain? … [Read more...] about Understanding the Benefits of Full Grain Leather

Apex Leather’s New Black Max Threadboard is Badass!

September 10, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Apex Leather’s New Black Max Threadboard is Badass

Throw away your old, boring threadboard and elevate your shop with Apex Leather’s new Black Max. … [Read more...] about Apex Leather’s New Black Max Threadboard is Badass!

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