Upholstery Tools - Great Lakes Fabrics, Inc.

Great Lakes Fabrics, Inc.
1904 S. Wenona St.
Bay City, MI. 48706
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Upholstery Supply Catalog

Upholstery Tools

All the upholstery tools we carry on one page!

Pricing subject to change without notice. Please call or e-mail to verify current price.

Page Index: Air Hose, Button Machine, Button Dies, Fastener Tools, Foam Saw, Glue Gun, Hammers, Hog Ring Pliers, Klinch It Tool, Needles, Seam Stretcher, Staple Pullers

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[Buttons] [Cotton] [Dacron] [Foam] [Staples] [Thread] [Tools] [Welt Cord] [Zipper]

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Tools for Upholstery and Canvas Fabricators

Air Hose

AIR HOSE-COIL

Part Number	Description	Cost
	1/4" x 25' coil type hose with swivel hose end.
#888		$ 72.00 Retail

Part Number	Description	Cost
	1/4" x 50' poly hose
#889		$ 117.00 Retail

Button Machine

BUTTON MACHINE

Part Number	Description	Cost
	NO. 1 HANDY JR. Button Machine. A manually operated button covering and cutting machine. Used with Handy 2-piece dies and short cutter. A very durable and dependable machine.
#108	Each $ 259.20 Retail

Button Dies

BUTTON DIES

Part Number	Description	Cost
	Handy JR. three piece dies. Set includes short cutter.
#109	NO. 22 MEDIUM - 9/16" diameter	Each $ 108.30 Retail
#110	NO. 30 HEAVY - 3/4" diameter	Each $ 119.50 Retail
#111	NO. 36 HEAVY - 7/8" diameter	Each $ 134.90 Retail
#112	NO. 40 HEAVY - 1" diameter	Each $ 167.10 Retail
#113	NO. 45 HEAVY - 1 1/8" diameter	Each $ 185.50 Retail
Other sizes available through special order.

Button Cutters

REPLACEMENT CUTTERS FOR DIES

Part Number	Description	Cost
#114	NO. 22 CUTTER ONLY	$ 57.70 Retail
#115	NO. 30 CUTTER ONLY	$ 61.80 Retail
#116	NO. 36 CUTTER ONLY	$ 65.00 Retail
#117	NO. 40 CUTTER ONLY	$ 68.50 Retail
#890	NO. 45 CUTTER ONLY	$ 77.60 Retail
Other sizes available through special order.

Fastener Tools

Part Number	Description	Cost
	Pres 'N Snap Tool - This tool is the most versatile tool for setting snaps and grommets. Ends the need for pre-punching holes before setting snaps. Comes complete with dies for four snap parts as well as dies for the #1 grommets. Replacement parts are in stock.
#589	Each $ 273.60 Retail
	Replacement Dies For Pres 'N Snap Tool: Part A Cap
#590	Each $ 42.40 Retail
	Part B Socket
#591	Each $ 42.40 Retail
	Part C Stud
#592	Each $ 43.70 Retail
	Part D Eyelet
#593	Each $ 42.40 Retail
#594	#1 Grommet Die Set (Top and Bottom)	Each $ 70.30 Retail
#922	#2 Grommet Die Set (Top and Bottom)	Each $ 83.40 Retail
#920	Gypsy Stud	Each $ 55.10 Retail
#856	Rubber Retainer for Parts A and D	Each $ 4.50 Retail
#886	Rubber O-Ring for Dies	Each $ 0.90 Retail

Part Number	Description	Cost
	Economy Hand-Held Snap Tool - A hand held tool for setting snaps. Used with a hammer to pound the posts down. Bottom part of this tool is plastic. Does Not handle abuse well. A simple, helpful economical tool.
#233	Per Set $ 18.50 Retail
	Premium Hand-Held Snap Tool - A hand held tool for setting snaps. Used with a hammer to pound the posts down. Both parts of this tool are metal. High durability. A simple, helpful economical tool.
#879	Per Set $ 42.50 Retail
	Screw Stud Drill Adapter - Screw stud adapter for phillips head screws. Holds screw stud firmly in place, reduces slips. Eliminates pre-drilling in aluminum or fiberglass when used with our 1/2" stainless self tapping screw stud. Allen wrench and phillips bit included.
#232	Three Piece Set $ 71.20 Retail
	Quick-Fit Canvas Kit - A kit designed to help hold your canvas in place, while you continue fitting and marking out your adjustments. Acts as a third hand, using pins clipped to screw studs already existing on the boat or vehicle. Kit includes 50 sockets and 25 caps. A metal release tool is also included.
#843	Per Kit $ 139.40 Retail
	Replacement Quick Fit Caps:
Replacement Quick Fit Caps:
#430	Black Holding Cap(s) 1 - 99	$ 1.32 Retail
#855	Black Holding Caps 100+	$ 0.80 Retail
#1606	Socket(s) (with pins) 1 - 99	$ 3.20 Retail
#1607	Sockets (with pins) 100+	$ 2.40 Retail
#1599	Quickfit Release Tool	Each $ 6.50 Retail

Foam Saw

Part Number	Description	Cost
	An American made, good quality foam saw. Comes with an 8" blade with stanchion. Has a 4 amp electric motor. Other blade lengths and motor amperages available through special order.
#775	Each $ 504.00 Retail
#1535	Replacement Blades for Foam Queen Brand Foam Saws Each $ 85.50 Retail
#1536	Replacement Blades for Accu-Cutter Brand Foam Saws Each $ 58.50 Retail

Glue Gun
(SIPHON AIR GLUE SYSTEM)

Part Number	Description	Cost
	K-GRIP GLUE GUN - Model #118. Custom made for the upholsterer, works on all air systems with pin-point control, no over spray. Siphon type external mix does not dry out or plug up during use. Replacement parts available.
#276	Per Each $ 117.60 Retail

Part Number	Description	Cost
	K-GRIP GLUE GUN - REPLACEMENT PARTS
#601	Center Tube	Each $ 15.00 Retail
#923	Liquid Nozzle	Each $ 15.80 Retail
#924	Liquid Nozzle Spring	Each $ 8.50 Retail
#925	Plastic Jar	Each $ 7.60 Retail
#972	Jar Ring	Each $ 4.30 Retail
#926	Air Nozzle	Each $ 13.70 Retail
#927	Gasket for Lid	Each $ 4.50 Retail
#984	Valve Disc	Each $ 3.20 Retail
#986	Packing	Each $ 1.70 Retail

Grommet Tools

Part Number	Description	Cost
	Grommet Dies for plain style sheet metal grommets.
	#1 - 9/32" Diameter hole size.
#834	Inserting Die $ 67.40 Retail
#833	Hole Cutter $ 25.50 Retail
	#2 - 3/8" Diameter hole size.
#291	Inserting Die $ 69.50 Retail
#289	Hole Cutter $ 29.40 Retail
	#4 - 1/2" Diameter hole size.
#292	Inserting Die $ 86.80 Retail
#290	Hole Cutter $ 34.70 Retail

Part Number	Description	Cost
	Inserting Dies for rolled style spurred grommets.
	#2 - 3/8" Diameter of hole when set.
#1361	Inserting Die $ 69.50 Retail
#289	Hole Cutter $ 29.40 Retail
	#4 - 1/2" Diameter of hole when set.
#1362	Inserting Die $ 86.80 Retail
#290	Hole Cutter $ 34.70 Retail

Upholstery Hammers

Part Number	Description		Cost
	Hammer With Fancy Nail Tip - This hammer has a nylon tip on one end and a magnetic tip on the other. The nylon tip helps prevent damage to decorative nails. Head weight is 7 ounces. Replacement tips available. Osbourne #36.
#446	Each $ 64.00 Retail
#447	Replacement Nylon Tips	Each $ 6.00 Retail
	Hammer With Magnetic Tip - Solid bronze head, steel tipped at both ends, small tip has permanent alnico magnet. Head length 5 1/2 inches. Head weight is 7 ounces. Osbourne #33.
#448	Each $ 57.20 Retail
	Rawhide Mallet - The head of this light weight mallet is made entirely of rolled rawhide. The handle is white hickory hardwood. Head is 2 inches in diameter, 3 1/2 inches in length. This mallet weighs 10 ounces. Osbourne #196.
#449	Each $ 78.30 Retail

Hog Ring Pliers

Part Number	Description	Cost
	Hog Ring Pliers (Bent) with Shielded Handles - These hog ring pliers are bent for reaching into tight places. Snout has grooves at the perfect depth for holding rings in place until you're ready to crimp.
#454	Each $ 56.20 Retail
	Hog Ring Pliers (Straight) with Shielded Handles - These hog ring pliers are the traditional straight design. Snout has grooves at the perfect depth for holding rings in place until you're ready to crimp.
#453	Each $ 51.90 Retail

Klinch-It Tool

KLINCH-IT TOOL

Part Number	Description	Cost
	Fasten coil springs to webbing quickly and easily with this tool. Four to six clips hold the coil spring firmly in place. How To Use This Tool
#301	Each $ 442.50 Retail
	Klinch It Clips
#302	Per 500 (20 Strips) $ 52.00 Retail
#303	Per 5000 box $ 284.00 Retail

Knives

Part Number	Description	Cost
	AUTO TRIMMERS AND UPHOLSTERERS COMBINATION KNIFE - Made of the finest steel with both hook and pointed blade. Used for ripping seams and cutting carpeting, vinyl plastic and rubber. Beechwood handle contoured to fit your hand. A handy professional tool.

#457	Each $ 55.40 Retail
	SQUARE POINT KNIFE - Trimmers and upholsterers knife, features a wood handle with a pinned blade that measures 5/8" wide by 3 7/8" inches long.
#458	Each $ 13.50 Retail
	A-M HOT CUTTER - This tool prevents fraying and untidy edges by heat sealing the canvas edge using heat to melt the canvas. The perfect tool for cutting nylon, dacron, acrylic fabrics and webbing. The three piece design is a money saving alternative to other knives being used. When the element burns out or the blade used up you can purchase replacement parts and not have to discard the complete tool. Complete Unit
#536	Each $ 153.80 Retail
	Handle with 6 foot cord
#974	Each $ 47.40 Retail
	Heating Element
#980	Each $ 75.10 Retail
	Round cutting blade
#982	Each $ 49.40 Retail

Needles

Part Number	Description	Cost
	Curved Needles - These needles have a round point and are used to hand sew or blind stitch cushions closed, where straight needles can't be used. Length is measured around the curve of the needle.

	3" Curved Needle - Light - 18 gauge.
#324	Each $ 3.90 Retail
#325	Per Dozen $ 31.20 Retail
	3" Curved Needle - Heavy - 16 gauge.
#620	Each $ 3.90 Retail
#621	Per Dozen $ 31.20 Retail

	4" Curved Needle - Light - 18 gauge.
#326	Each $ 4.30 Retail
#327	Per Dozen $ 34.80 Retail
	4" Curved Needle - Heavy - 16 gauge.
#622	Each $ 4.30 Retail
#623	Per Dozen $ 34.80 Retail

	5" Curved Needle - Light - 16 gauge.
#328	Each $ 4.80 Retail
#329	Per Dozen $ 38.40 Retail

	7" Curved Needle - Light - 15 gauge.
#330	Each $ 6.00 Retail
#331	Per Dozen $ 48.00 Retail
	Straight Needles - These needles are used in the replacement of buttons amongst other upholstery applications. Available in 12" or 24" lengths, single or double square point.

	12" Straight Needle - Single round point for sewing or button tufting.
#332	Each $ 9.20 Retail
#333	Per Dozen $ 80.40 Retail
	24" Straight Bolster Needle - Single round point for sewing or button tufting.
#334	Each $ 16.50 Retail
	12" Straight Double Point 3-Square Needle - Square points on both ends for sewing or button tufting. Needle eye toward one end.
#335	Each $ 13.80 Retail
#336	Per Dozen $ 135.60 Retail
	Timesaver Tufting Needle - The very best in the trade. Thread clasp and inject it deep into the back or cushion from the front. When needle reaches maximum depth push plunger to inject clasp. Pull strings till taunt and tie button on the two exposed strings to required depth.
#459	Each $ 68.30 Retail

#460	100 Clasps $ 12.60 Retail
#461	500 Clasps $ 42.00 Retail
	Sewing Machine Needles - These needles are used on industrial sized sewing machines such as Consew, Juki, Pfaff and more. Available in two thicknesses. Regular thickness for upholstery fabrics and a thinner gauge for sewing leather vinyl and canvas materials (makes smaller holes).

	Size 135x17/23 Thicker Gauge
#337	Each $ 2.20 Retail
#338	Per Card of 10 $ 17.00 Retail
#624	Per box of 100 $ 108.00 Retail

	Size 135x17/20 Thinner Gauge
#339	Each $ 2.20 Retail
#340	Per Card of 10 $ 17.00 Retail
#625	Per box of 100 $ 108.00 Retail

Piping Tins

Part Number	Description	Cost
	These 36" long piping tins are made of smooth aluminum. No burrs to catch on fabrics. The material is soft so tins can bend to different sizes. Will form diameters ranging between 2 and 4 inches. Only a single pair is needed instead of a separate set for each size.
#462	Per Set $ 85.70 Retail

Pins

Part Number	Description	Cost

	Upholsterers T-Pins - Osborne brand 2" Long. Approximately 300 per 1/2 pound box.
#344	Per Dozen $ 1.50 Retail
#345	Per Box $ 27.00 Retail

	Upholstery Pins - Osborne brand Heavy Duty 3" Long. 16 gauge.
#346	Per Dozen $ 9.10 Retail
#347	Per Gross (144) Box $ 61.90 Retail

	Twist Pins - For holding arm covers and head rests in place. Clear top.
#348	Per Each $ 0.28 Retail
#349	Per 100 $ 18.60 Retail

Quick Nailer

Quick Nailer

Quick Nailer - Fancy nail spacer for use with decorative nails. Holds nails singly or in a row of five. Set nails without damaging furniture or fingers.

#464
Per Each $ 12.80 Retail

Razor Blades

RAZOR BLADES

Part Number
Description

Cost

Industrial double honed razor blades. Made in USA. 100 per box.

#1359 Per Each $ 0.50 Retail

#1360 Per Box of 100 $ 22.10 Retail

Regulators

8" and 12" Inch Regulators

Part Number
Description

Cost

PLASTIC HANDLED REGULATORS - Osbourne #520 - Available in two lengths.

8" inch

#467 Per Each $ 11.10 Retail

12" inch

#468 Per Each $ 12.00 Retail

8" Inch All Metal Regulator

Part Number
Description

Cost

METAL REGULATOR - Osbourne #306 1/2 - English Style Pattern. Length is 8 inches and 9 gauge in diameter.

8" inch

#466 Per Each $ 11.20 Retail

Ruler

60" Aluminum Ruler

Part Number
Description

Cost

ALUMINUM RULER - Osbourne #161 - This 5 ft. rule is made of anodized aluminum. It is 1 1/8" wide and is tempered to stay straight. One side shows graduations in inches along both edges with measurements also from the center of the rule. When turned over, the opposite side of the rule has graduations in millimeters and centimeters along one side. Overall ruler length is 60 inches.

#456 Per Each $ 52.60 Retail

Scissors

Part Number
Description

Cost

Wiss TC-1 Thread Clip - Ideal for the seamstress. Positive action, self opening spring provides fast, clean cutting. Hot drop-forged of fine cutlery steel. Regular edge, sharp points and nickel plated. Overall length 4 5/8 inches. Length of cut 1 inch. Weight 2 1/2 ounces.

#443 Each $ 33.60 Retail

Wiss DS-1 Auto Body Shears - Hot drop-forged and inlaid. Nickel plated blades with chrome handles. Overall length 8 inches, length of cut 3 inches. Weight 7 ounces.

#445
Each $ 70.00 Retail

Wiss #20 RH 10 Inch Shears - Professional and industrial strength made with bent handles for greatest ease of cutting and trimming. These larger sizes have powerful leverage and unequalled cutting capacity. Black handles with inlaid polished blades. Overall length 10 inches. Length of cut is 4 3/4 inches. Weight 13 ounces.

#441
Each $ 77.80 Retail

Wiss #20 LH 10 Inch Shears - Same as above only in left hand configuration.

#444
Each $ 100.40 Retail

Wiss #22 RH 12 Inch Shears - Professional and industrial strength made with bent handles for greatest ease of cutting and trimming. These larger sizes have powerful leverage and unequalled cutting capacity. Black handles with inlaid polished blades. Overall length 12 inches. Length of cut is 6 1/8 inches. Weight 18 ounces.

#442
Each $ 112.30 Retail

Seam Rippers

Part Number
Description

Cost

Sewing Seam Ripper - Small. 2 1/2" overall length. Plastic and metal construction.

#1584
Each $ 2.40 Retail

Sewing Seam Ripper - Large. 4 1/2" overall length. Plastic and metal construction.

#1585
Each $ 5.00 Retail

Sewing Seam Ripper - Large scalpel style. 5 1/4" overall length. Plastic and metal construction.

#1586
Each $ 8.40 Retail

Seam Stretcher

Sewing Seam Stretcher

Part Number
Description

Cost

Sewing Seam Stretcher - Osborne #267 - Made of light weight aluminum. Simple toggle clamp construction. Easy to operate. Minimum seam length 12". Maximum seam length 3 feet. Remains ridge when in use. Replaceable points! Just cut off one of our 3 inch upholstery pins. A quality long lasting tool.

#463
Each $ 135.50 Retail

Staple Guns

STAPLE GUNS

Part Number
Description

Cost

BeA AIR STAPLE GUN - This gun is sturdy yet light weight. Quieter than other guns, it uses less moving parts which in turn minimizes down time and gives years of trouble free service.

#380
Per Each $ 370.00 Retail

ELECTRIC STAPLE GUNS

Part Number
Description

Cost

ELECTRIC STAPLE GUN - This electric gun runs on 110 volts and can go anywhere there's electricity. Good for in home repairs. Not recommended for continuous use. Comes with carrying case. Weighs 3 pounds. Duo-fast Model EIC-3118. Made in USA.

#382
Per Each $ 585.20 Retail

Staple Pullers

Part Number
Description

Cost

Staple Lifter - The most popular staple puller we carry. Removes staples, tacks and shredded material. Largest head angle for extra lifting power and minimal knuckle scraping. Manufactured from top grade steel and electronically hardened working ends. Easy grip plastic handle. Osbourne #120 1/2.

#435 Each $ 33.60 Retail

Staple Lifter - Removes staples, tacks and shredded material. Lesser head angle for normal lifting power. Manufactured from top grade steel and electronically hardened working ends. Easy grip plastic handle. Osbourne #120.

#436
Each $ 33.60 Retail

Tack Claw - This tack claw has a rugged plastic handle for heavier use and more leverage. Overall blade length is 2 1/2 inches, tool length is 6 inches. Osbourne #202.

#437
Each $ 31.90 Retail

Combination Tool - This tool is a combination ripping and tack pulling tool. Heavy duty plastic handle, made for hitting with hammer. Osbourne #402 1/2.

#438
Each $ 25.60 Retail

Tack And Staple Remover - Forged steel tool with a wooden handle. Overall tool length is 6 1/2 inches. Osbourne #121.

#439
Each $ 30.90 Retail

Staple Remover - A quality staple remover made of 4140 tempered steel alloy. Osbourne #124.

#440
Each $ 30.80 Retail

Double Rock Staple Remover - Works well on flat surfaces and in tight places. Attacks staples on a 45% angle so they can be removed with a twist of the wrist.

#575
Each $ 54.00 Retail

Trim Tools

Part Number
Description

Cost