@Trimmerman79 < I am clear plastic all the way and the more moldable and flexible the better. I have used newspaper as well. That Ram Board would be good for somethings for sure! Yeah your right, if I was doing a pattern on a seat foam or a flexible part then I wouldn’t use this. This would be used...

Hey guys not sure what you guys use to make templates. I seen a guy use this Ram Board to make template for metal work. I bought a roll a few weeks ago. Will be using to make templates for patterns and fabrication needs. Sells for around $30 a roll https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ram-Board-38-in-x-50-ft...

Some of the Tesla build pictures.

Can you post some things you've made with these? I've watched a number of "Car Audio Fabrication" youtube videos and seen the Mobile Solutions templates in use. Pretty cool idea. Some of the CAF projects show interesting / useful techniques, but the end result often doesn't work for me. T...

@Trimmerman79 Thanks for this great post and sharing this! Ive heard rockler is a great tool company. Probably will buy them in the future. I totally agree with your debt free business model! Congrats on your success. Thanks John! This way I work on what I want too and avoid jobs that are nothing b...

I’ve ordered some of the 4 oz of the Amann Serafil thread. I didn’t order the bonded version Serabond since I don’t do outdoor stuff. The serafil works well in the vehicle for UV rays . I’ve been ordering mine from Relicate www.relicate.com Been practicing with the Tex 135 and Tex 210, I like it so ...

Hey guys, I wanted to share some tools I use on a daily basis in fabrication for car audio and interior design. When I started in car audio business a 6 years ago I had limited money starting out. I knew I wanted the best tools possible that would get the job done. At the same time, they needed to b...

Ahh, cool. Thanks for posting that, I was having trouble picturing it. Nice setup. Those Mobile Solutions tools are petty cool, definitely on my shopping list for the future. I’ll need to set up a better router table though. I used to have a really nice router table setup and sold it in a moment of...

My new ruler XL template, carbon template and template guide system from Mobile Solutions. Will put these tools to use in the coming weeks. https://i.imgur.com/vjNapd1.jpg https://i.imgur.com/K0vAg5E.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tWs12xS.jpg https://i.imgur.com/8rc3e7x.jpg https://i.imgur.com/2veag8Q.jpg

Here is a few videos of the templates and tools I just got. These tools will help you guys build cool door panels and add detail to them as well. They are mostly by car audio fabricators, but goes in line with designing from scratch custom interiors. https://youtu.be/l_y_5ofure4 https://youtu.be/xc0...

Looking good! Speaking of router bits, have you seen Mobile Solutions templates and other car audio fab stuff? The door panels from their recent class look pretty amazing. https://www.mobilesolutions-usa.com/smart-templates Yeah, I’m in the car audio business. Been using there templates for years. ...

Here are a few more updates. Added a few more rolls of thread , vinyl rolls, and some router bits for the shop for fabrication. https://i.imgur.com/OCrsAu6.jpg https://i.imgur.com/UUJGZow.jpg https://i.imgur.com/xlBi7Xq.jpg https://i.imgur.com/unjJRMT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/hRnYXig.jpg https://i.im...

Where did you get the peg board from I got the plastic pegboard from Home Depot, they are 16”x16” interlocking. They cost around $6 each. Well worth it IMO since they can be used , moved over and over again. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-16-in-x-16-in-Plastic-Pegboard-in-Black-17961/202249707

Added some pegboard sections on the wall to store some tools and thread. I ordered some new thread to test out, should have them shortly.

Cool idea for a work table that can be put away without committing a ton of floor space. How do you guys store material (foam, rolls of Naugahyde, etc.)? My main shop get used for a lot of metal fab (grinding, welding, machining) and the other space I have is set up for woodworking. Neither of thos...

Here is a link to john’s video on a space saving mobile table design.

Nice setup @Trimmerman79 . That's really cool to see you made one of the tables I posted on Youtube. I wasn't sure if people would find that helpful or not. Your making a good choice separating your upholstery area from the fab area. The risk of getting the material dirty and staining it is just to...

Nice setup, how big is the top surface? I need to set something up for both layout and for “outfeed support”, but also need to conserve space. I think I need to add storage underneath for rolls of material. I was thinking of essentially a plywood box - like kitchen cabinets are made - on wheels. Ma...

Progress on the new table, made removable legs if I have to move it around.

Oh okay, I see why you would need that type of setup then. I will just be doing smaller stuff in automotive till I get a new shop with more space. I decided I just going to build a 4’x5’ table. I seen the one John built on YouTube was exactly what I need for my space. Thanks for all your feedback on...