is a trigger-less hand tool a must?

[Mikey P]

 

[Todd Millar]

The first upholstery tool I used ages ago was a stainless tool with a trigger with a single jet, it worked good.
2 years ago I purchased a Hydro force with no trigger and no outside jets and it is great, I did notice less hand fatigue when doing large upholstery jobs with this tool.
Your Saphire looks awesome!
I like that you can use the trigger or lock it down and go. Definitely something I will looking into when the time comes to replace my upholstery tool.

 

[Ron B]

Thanks Mike! One other feature to point out is the flow valve at the end of the hose.

 

[Chris A]

I may have been the last person on the planet to buy an upholstery pro, but after two months I freaking love it! I clean a lot of furniture and this makes it way easier

 

[Desk Jockey]

I hate to contradict ya boss but I can see it.

She's not xactly indivisible. ; )

 

[CanadianRuss]

I want one.

 

[Mikey P]

I hate to contradict ya boss but I can see it.

She's not xactly indivisible. ; )

 

[Desk Jockey]

Ummm is that gurl nakey?

 

[Mikey P]

 

[FredC]

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Excuse me while I Chavez in this thread

 

[Desk Jockey]

Do I get royalties?

 

[Mikey P]

well....there goes Sapphire...

 

[Desk Jockey]

Damm. First PMF, now Sapphire. ..anyone else I can run off?

I Sooorey!

 

[Jack Zipper Zerkie]

I purchased the rotovac uph tool. Iv;e had many tools in the past years. This tool is very easy to use and I like the spray handle it only works when you press it so I have control. There is a method using the tool that really works. I did over spray the first few times, but with practice it's much easier. The tools is easy to use and easy to hold on the fabric. The vacuum works well and much better than my other tools. The tool does a great job on the skirts of furniture due to the control of the vacuum not to pull or distort the fabric while cleaning. I cleaned two large dirty white sofas and the tool made them clean great and dry without any problems. The tool is well worth the money and is similar to the other tool but is less in price. jz.

 

[Desk Jockey]

It's not a bad tool but if you're going to rip off a design you'd think they would get it right. Can't see spending that much and getting a facial.

I prefer the real McCoy. The Sapphire tool may cost more but no facial.

 

[JS41035]

The new Drimaster is the best. ( this has nothing to do with me having 2 to sell).

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[Desk Jockey]

LOL

You need to sell them on Ebay...then you'll be able to sleep at night.

 

[Josh]

I used a Prochem upholstery tool for years and finally went to a DriMaster about 5 years ago. My Drimaster started giving me problems so I went back to the Prochem till I get a chance to fix on the Drimaster. I have tennis elbow, carpel tunnel, and now there’s this weird nodule thing on my hand and I’m told that it’s tendinitis. If I was to buy another I would definitely want a triggerless. That one looks pretty cool.

 

[Nate The Great]

It's not a bad tool but if you're going to rip off a design you'd think they would get it right. Can't see spending that much and getting a facial.

I prefer the real McCoy. The Sapphire tool may cost more but no facial.

Idk where you get your facials at, but I provide them free of charge......

 

[Desk Jockey]

 

[dealtimeman]

Not a must but a nice luxury feature for most micro fibers and easy fly by upholstery type jobs.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Nope! The trigger less hand tool (sapphire, my tee, etc) is a waste of money. I bought the Sapphire blue one, and a few months after I wasted $500, I sold it for $250, just so I could use that money to purchase another pmf internal jet hand tool. To me, I couldn't get into tight corners, and the angle I had to hold my hand was not natural at all. It didn't feel like it was doing any cleaning either.

And with all the pictures of the hair buildup that you see inside these things, it looks like an extra tool that needs maintained more than we have time for.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I do like the angle of the PMF but it lacks the finish for me. I don't care for the valve either.

However Ofer is equally as stoopit so I understand different strokes for different folks.

Seriously I know its a personal thing with upholstery tools much like it is with wands.
Now I could try to convince you of your the error of your ways.

However its has worked on Ofer, so I don't think I have a shot at you Matt.

 

[BIG WOOD]

I do like the angle of the PMF but it lacks the finish for me. I don't care for the valve either.

However Ofer is equally as stoopit so I understand different strokes for different folks.

Seriously I know its a personal thing with upholstery tools much like it is with wands.
Now I could try to convince you of your the error of your ways.

However its has worked on Ofer, so I don't think I have a shot at you Matt.

What is an Ofer? Lol

Id rather replace an oring on a valve than clean a head of hair out of one of those plastic toys, lol

Did u make it back from Atlanta in one piece?

 

[Desk Jockey]

What is an Ofer? Lol

Matt one these days when you have a few hours to kill, I'll tell you the story.

Did u make it back from Atlanta in one piece?

LOL
As close to one piece as could be.

It was so much fun it was sad to come back to work. Back to rowing....

 

[Cleanworks]

Nope! The trigger less hand tool (sapphire, my tee, etc) is a waste of money. I bought the Sapphire blue one, and a few months after I wasted $500, I sold it for $250, just so I could use that money to purchase another pmf internal jet hand tool. To me, I couldn't get into tight corners, and the angle I had to hold my hand was not natural at all. It didn't feel like it was doing any cleaning either.

And with all the pictures of the hair buildup that you see inside these things, it looks like an extra tool that needs maintained more than we have time for.

I like the pmf internal jet as well. I find you have to play with jet placement to get a good flow but once it's balanced properly, it's a very east tool to use. Fantastatic on vertical blinds and no over spray

 

[ruff]

Matt,
I agree, the internal jet PMF tool will allow you to do much more detailed work.
The SS tool will allow you to control moisture a little better and allow for better production.

I also had the SS tool and sold it to a shady outfit in Topeka. Later on after Richard (whose word I shamefully respect) persuaded me that it is a great tool, so I gave it a second chance. Adjusted my cleaning and learned how to use it better. Now it is my main tool, as you can clean faster with it. However, if I need to perform more detailed cleaning, or better control of the water, or if there are wood edges, the PMF comes out.

What is an Ofer? Lol

That, my friend, is the $64,000 question. Shouldn't we adjust this figure for inflation?
Let’s just say that you either can or you can’t refuse it…

 

[Desk Jockey]

Fookin upholstery hacks!

 

[Jimmy L]

Have had that clear head PMF tool for at least 15 years now. Bought the SS clip on glides for it too. But the valve is a POS. Really makes your hand tired. But PMF doesn't listen to our concerns.....just like they don't listen to making a 2 inch tube swivel head stair tool either.

 

[ruff]

What can you expect from brush heads, Grasshopper?