My uncle Pedro was Mexican, we was the smartest sweetest kindest man who had a great sense of humor and loved to joke. Your accent reminds me of him and I miss him. Very nice job you did, thank you for the video.
I had to build a center console for a Plymouth mini van years ago to hold four radios and a controller for a light bar. It took me around four hours just to build the wood shell. I took the time to round certain corners to allow for a good appearance for the covering. Now I did not do the wrapping of the console. Instead I knew of a young lady that worked at a van customizing shop who was very talented to do the upholstery work for me. She did a perfect match for color and her work was perfect for my application. It took her about a week to get it finished working between her other interiors. Least to say I had individuals who wanted to purchase these consoles for their minivans since they were not readily available in the early nineties. Unfortunately neither one of us had the time to build and sell them. I added the necessary rails to mount the radios in the console and finished mounting the radios in it installing it into my van. I kick myself today for not bringing the console with me when I moved to Europe but space was at a premium when moving our belongings.
My uncle Juan was from Mexico City, he was a mechanic for a place in LA that built custom hot rods and did restorations. He was an artist when it came to the restoration projects he worked on. You are an upholstery artist, I rather enjoy watching your channel. I wish you had your business in Washington state because I need some upholstery work done on a 1984 Porsche 944.
This center console was really well done. I especially like the black piping on the edge and the black thread up the center. It gives the console an amazing touch. Well done!
For table-mounted tools (router, tablesaw, bandsaw) get a push-pad & push-stick set with a rubberized surface. They’re not very expensive from the usual online sources; or you can make your own if you’ve got some wood scraps & a sheet of adhesive rubber (or rubber-faced tape like what is used to keep throw-rugs from moving around. Remember - you only get issued one pair of hands, and they have to last you your entire life.
A router with a circle jig (which can be shop-made from 1/4” plywood scraps if you’re just starting out and don’t want to spend the $$$ for a commercial one) and a router table (which you can improvise by mounting the fixed base for your router upside down under a workbench if you don’t have a spare couple hundred bucks or so for a nice precision router lift) is invaluable to have. I’d get a router before I got a circular saw - jigsaw, aluminum angle bracket as a straight edge, and clamps first, router second, and circular saw third. Bandsaws and miter saws are nice to have, but not absolutely essential. DAP Weldwood Landau Top & Trim HHR Spray Grade - despite the name - can be applied with a cheap brush, so you don’t actually NEED an air compressor and spray gun, although they are definitely nice to have. For dust management, any canister vacuum cleaner or shop vac with the dust filter fitted can be made to work; and if you’re just starting out you can pick them up at thrift stores or on Craigslist, sometimes for free.
Thank you I just got into upholstery and this has helped me understand a lot. I appreciate you showing the finished product because most videos I seen I never get to see it fully done.
This is similar to what I want to build for my truck...but I will be using bucket seats, so I want it to run between the seats...but the front part I want to do similar to this, but I will shape my speaker grilles different...I will also be using green & white vinyl to match the truck...excellent video...I learned a lot...🖖🏿😎👍🏿
It is a pleasure to watch your videos. There is so much labor involved in making a console like this but you make it look so easy. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Suggestion: use a pliers-type leather punch to make a rounded hole that you then cut into with the scissors. The rounded hole will distribute the stress when you pull the vinyl tight; and reduce the chance of the cut traveling over time (or as you are trying to get it tight).
Very helpful videos, I'm in the process of building a ported dual 15" fiberglass subwoofer in place of the rear seats of my 1987 IROC-Z, I have the mdf built up for the base and bracketing for the subwoofers themselves. I'll be pumping out approx 10,000 watts from the subwoofers, how many layers of 1.5 oz fiberglass mat and fiberglass cloth should I use to make sure it doesn't blow out when I turn my sound system up? Thanks
At least 3 layers of woven fiberglass material or 4 layers of the random strand material. Fleece works very good for a base layer as it takes shape very well then fiberglass over the top of that with another layer behind it. Make sure to work out all the air bubbles between layers or it will delaminate.
fabulous job mate! really enjoyed this, as someone who is thinking of getting into my own upholstery as a hobby this video is priceless! thank you so much! subscribed!
Very handsome piece Mario, but I have to comment on your topstitching. It is getting a little wonky. Learning so much from your videos, thank you. Loving the mesh on the speaker
I learn a lot from your videos mate! I just have to ask, I use subs as I don't always hear that good. Are you actually saying phone when talking about foam? It's what the subs says anyway. 😅
If there’s anyone in Australia that knows or can recommend somewhere for supplies I would appreciate it so much. I’ve tried looking for some recommended glues with not much luck a couple of places online but postage cost more than the glue lol. Same with fabrics and foam etc. most I’ve seen have no vinyl in stock. Looking for ABS, blown pvc fibreglass materials also. Struggles 😢
I’d put down some masking tape to make my marks on; that way I don’t have to clean the finished product - either with water based products or with a hazardous solvent. Yeah, you’re paying for the tape; but you’re also paying for a cleaner, so…
My uncle Pedro was Mexican, we was the smartest sweetest kindest man who had a great sense of humor and loved to joke. Your accent reminds me of him and I miss him. Very nice job you did, thank you for the video.
I had to build a center console for a Plymouth mini van years ago to hold four radios and a controller for a light bar. It took me around four hours just to build the wood shell. I took the time to round certain corners to allow for a good appearance for the covering. Now I did not do the wrapping of the console. Instead I knew of a young lady that worked at a van customizing shop who was very talented to do the upholstery work for me. She did a perfect match for color and her work was perfect for my application. It took her about a week to get it finished working between her other interiors. Least to say I had individuals who wanted to purchase these consoles for their minivans since they were not readily available in the early nineties. Unfortunately neither one of us had the time to build and sell them. I added the necessary rails to mount the radios in the console and finished mounting the radios in it installing it into my van. I kick myself today for not bringing the console with me when I moved to Europe but space was at a premium when moving our belongings.
My uncle Juan was from Mexico City, he was a mechanic for a place in LA that built custom hot rods and did restorations. He was an artist when it came to the restoration projects he worked on. You are an upholstery artist, I rather enjoy watching your channel. I wish you had your business in Washington state because I need some upholstery work done on a 1984 Porsche 944.
I wouldn't let anyone else but this man touched my interior I love his videos
This center console was really well done. I especially like the black piping on the edge and the black thread up the center. It gives the console an amazing touch. Well done!
Damn, that console came out looking like some factory shit. I love watching a master of their craft do their thing. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
For table-mounted tools (router, tablesaw, bandsaw) get a push-pad & push-stick set with a rubberized surface. They’re not very expensive from the usual online sources; or you can make your own if you’ve got some wood scraps & a sheet of adhesive rubber (or rubber-faced tape like what is used to keep throw-rugs from moving around. Remember - you only get issued one pair of hands, and they have to last you your entire life.
A router with a circle jig (which can be shop-made from 1/4” plywood scraps if you’re just starting out and don’t want to spend the $$$ for a commercial one) and a router table (which you can improvise by mounting the fixed base for your router upside down under a workbench if you don’t have a spare couple hundred bucks or so for a nice precision router lift) is invaluable to have. I’d get a router before I got a circular saw - jigsaw, aluminum angle bracket as a straight edge, and clamps first, router second, and circular saw third. Bandsaws and miter saws are nice to have, but not absolutely essential. DAP Weldwood Landau Top & Trim HHR Spray Grade - despite the name - can be applied with a cheap brush, so you don’t actually NEED an air compressor and spray gun, although they are definitely nice to have. For dust management, any canister vacuum cleaner or shop vac with the dust filter fitted can be made to work; and if you’re just starting out you can pick them up at thrift stores or on Craigslist, sometimes for free.
Beautiful, so many people don’t take pride in their work these days
Thank you I just got into upholstery and this has helped me understand a lot. I appreciate you showing the finished product because most videos I seen I never get to see it fully done.
You Sir are an artist with wood and vinyl 😁💜
Just inspiring and we are grateful to be able to kearn from you
Your encouraging words are uplifting young and old
This is similar to what I want to build for my truck...but I will be using bucket seats, so I want it to run between the seats...but the front part I want to do similar to this, but I will shape my speaker grilles different...I will also be using green & white vinyl to match the truck...excellent video...I learned a lot...🖖🏿😎👍🏿
Thank you for posting this. First of all, you are an artist. But the way you explain this, I feel like I can learn it.
Как приятно смотреть , как работает человек руками ! Из ничего делает красивые вещи ! Жму РУКУ !
It is a pleasure to watch your videos. There is so much labor involved in making a console like this but you make it look so easy. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Thank you my friend for watching my videos
@@upholsterytipshow can I get you to make one for me Sir?
Very informative and well presented, thank you for taking the time to explain. Steve
Suggestion: use a pliers-type leather punch to make a rounded hole that you then cut into with the scissors. The rounded hole will distribute the stress when you pull the vinyl tight; and reduce the chance of the cut traveling over time (or as you are trying to get it tight).
Thanks for you advice my friend
thank you for your time and patience to offer us your video.
Thank you for your positive attitude and these videos. I'm watching em all to learn!
Very nice work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. A true craftsman is always willing to teach.
Great job ! I am planning to make an armrest for my BMW E30. Thank you for your videos. 👍
Thank you for showing your process. Very helpful.
This was good! I like the little details especially how you built that pocket.
Thank You for sharing your skills with us. I especially liked the way you formed the metal mesh. Great job.👍👍❤
Love watching your hard work good 👍 job 👏
best classic look.......by far the best !!!!
I love your videos I do interiors but I’m learning to do stitching so I’m glad I found you. Nice work!
Thank you for watching this video
o melhor que eu vi aqui até agora parabens
Thank you for sharing your skills.
I’ve seen u use the same cupholders before. What product are they? Thank you so much to learn 🙏🙏
This channel is GOLD!
I'd like to buy you a beer.
You do an very great job. Very well detailed and great material use. I really appreciate the knowledge. Keep up the exceptional work!
Thank you! Your videos are so helpful!
Thank you so much for sharing your skill. YOU ARE A Artist ! Great job, that is a good look ! I too like the grey and black combo..
Love the work what cnc are you using if you don’t mind me asking
Another fine job. Thanks for sharing.
Nice skills. Thank you for sharing!
Very helpful videos, I'm in the process of building a ported dual 15" fiberglass subwoofer in place of the rear seats of my 1987 IROC-Z, I have the mdf built up for the base and bracketing for the subwoofers themselves. I'll be pumping out approx 10,000 watts from the subwoofers, how many layers of 1.5 oz fiberglass mat and fiberglass cloth should I use to make sure it doesn't blow out when I turn my sound system up? Thanks
At least 3 layers of woven fiberglass material or 4 layers of the random strand material. Fleece works very good for a base layer as it takes shape very well then fiberglass over the top of that with another layer behind it. Make sure to work out all the air bubbles between layers or it will delaminate.
Once again... FANTASTIC!
fabulous job mate! really enjoyed this, as someone who is thinking of getting into my own upholstery as a hobby this video is priceless!
thank you so much! subscribed!
Just subscribed! Nice work! Like your attention to detail!
Beautiful work
Sehr sehr gute Arbeit. Respekt
Alal ti čoveče gledam vaše snimke sa lakoćom to radite!!!!
Thanks for the video friend! awesome work
parabéns muito bom seu trabalho!
Very handsome piece Mario, but I have to comment on your topstitching. It is getting a little wonky. Learning so much from your videos, thank you. Loving the mesh on the speaker
Thanks you so much for watching my videos
Thank you for sharing sir!
Very nice thank you my friend for this video
Awesome work as always
Excellent work!
You over estimate my ability but I appreciate the thought
Amazing work friend!
Amazing work. I would love to hire you to make one for my truck. Are you taking on any work currently?
awesome job!... great video. Where do you get the metal grill from please?
I bought the metal grill in Amazon
Great video thank you. If I do not have a glue gun what glue can I use that comes in a can?
You can use this kind of glue anymore perfectly LANDAU TOP AND TRIM GLUE
Гаражный тюнинг от лос-мехиканос)
Love your videos! Wondering what type of glue do you use?
Can you pls make a console design for bj40/fj40?
Muy bien Gracias. Excelente!!
You're welcome my friend thank you for watching my videos
Nice work
Great video!
I'm learning❤
I really like this video 📸😍😍 bro thanks alot
You're welcome my friend and I am glad you like it
Very nice!!! Subscribed
Thank you 🔥🔥🔥
Great video thanks for sharing
You welcome
Nice Job 👍👍👌👌
Beautiful good work
Thanks you for watching my videos
The stitching for the stereo is wider on one side. That would drive me crazy but it still looks nice.
Very good 👏🎆💥
Great work as always! Approximately how long did the project take in real time?
I belive he said five hours @50:10
Excelente 👌
what a beauty!!
جميله جدا
I learn a lot from your videos mate!
I just have to ask, I use subs as I don't always hear that good. Are you actually saying phone when talking about foam? It's what the subs says anyway. 😅
😂😂
I I am pretty sure you get my point 😂😂😂
thank u
That s cool
Nice job bro 👍
Where do you get your cup holders and 2din pocket inserts if no radio in the console
Nice work. Will you build a console to sell I need one for my truck
Is it a special machine that does French stitching?
If there’s anyone in Australia that knows or can recommend somewhere for supplies I would appreciate it so much. I’ve tried looking for some recommended glues with not much luck a couple of places online but postage cost more than the glue lol.
Same with fabrics and foam etc. most I’ve seen have no vinyl in stock. Looking for ABS, blown pvc fibreglass materials also. Struggles 😢
what are the charges for same
I’m interested in getting a center console how can I get a price
How do you secure it to the floor? I can't seem to find a video anywhere 😢
How much would you charge for a 1972 chevy c10?
Oooowweeee!! Nice
Firme Job
Hi how much u charge to make one for a 89 caprice
Donde consigue la mesh de metal oiga?
En Amazon
Y como para cambiar las vocinas? Se pueden quitar los tornillos por atras?
Si se pueden cambiar quitando los tornillos por atrás
How much do you charge for a 1994 Chevy Caprice
How much does one like this cost? For a 1983 coupe deville?
How much to build me one for my 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
What do you charge for something like that?
Around $2,200 dollars
How much for the template
I’d put down some masking tape to make my marks on; that way I don’t have to clean the finished product - either with water based products or with a hazardous solvent. Yeah, you’re paying for the tape; but you’re also paying for a cleaner, so…
Do you sell them
can i made it on metal