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Dead Bosch Foam Saw? Try the Acu-Cutter

June 5, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Bosch GSG 300 vs Acu-Cutter 500

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

10 Tools Not to Skimp On in HRR Mag

August 31, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Check out our article "10 Tools Your Trim Shop Shouldn't Skimp On" – featured on Hotrod & Restoration Magazine's website and e-newsletter this month. Folks new to the craft of auto upholstery or recently branching out on their own will find this article especially helpful. … [Read more...] about 10 Tools Not to Skimp On in HRR Mag

10 Tools Your Shop Shouldn’t Skimp On

September 12, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

Not every tool you own needs to be a Snap-On, Matco or Craftsman. Sometimes a cheap, average-quality tool will do just fine. However, there are some tools that no auto upholstery shop can afford to skimp on. In some cases, they may be expensive – but they’re necessary because we depend on them to make our work more efficient and effective. … [Read more...] about 10 Tools Your Shop Shouldn’t Skimp On

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