Dolly Llama
Number 5
yep
But that little window(and clear heads in general) are for gEEks , girls and kweers
..L.T.A.
Stanley Steemer upholstery tool..
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yep
But that little window(and clear heads in general) are for gEEks , girls and kweers
..L.T.A.
Mikey P
Administrator
CJ in blue..
In his new friggin awesome building..
In his new friggin awesome building..
Dolly Llama
Number 5
Sierra Clean Care
Member
I have a PMF internal jet. Cleans on the draw stroke only, HAVE TO DO DRY PASSES, leaves tool marks, need to stay on the trigger to keep the heat up, no clear window to know when I’ve flushed enough, and it’s the only tool that I’ve ripped uph with. Does it have its place sure.... guess that’s why Jim pemberton uses the tool he does to teach his course.... the SS.....
Dolly Llama
Number 5
that's not true .
it's not retard proof, that's for sure .
Too much PSI can jet distort some "fuzzy velvet" like fabrics too
The SS is more retard proof in that respect .
Doesn't clean as thoroughly though...and plain stinks on tight/short corners and edges
.L.T.A.
Hack Attack
Member
I have the all plastic pmf internal jet, cleans in both directions I just keep the trigger on.
It does a good job.
Open the vac relief on delicate fibres...
I do find myself saying what!? more often though, Its damn loud with the relief open
It does a good job.
Open the vac relief on delicate fibres...
I do find myself saying what!? more often though, Its damn loud with the relief open
Sierra Clean Care
Member
I guess only tools can’t use the SS tool.....
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Sierra Clean Care
Member
I must be doing something right. I do referral work for 7 flooring stores, and 4 higher end furniture stores. I’ve got 2 more uph. jobs this week, both were referred.
Jeff @ SCC
Jeff @ SCC
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I don't understand Matt and Larry's dislike for the Sapphire tool? I've had dozens of Kleenrite tools over the last near 40 years, including their drapery tool that looks VERY similar to the Steemer tool at the top of this thread. They were the best in the 80s and have stood the test of time. Bi directional, no sharp edges and relatively ergonomic next to what was available.
However my boys LOVE the Sapphire and have won me over too. They rock it and have no complaints. For me it's much easier to work longer hours with it and still get great quality.
The complaints above are a result of not giving it the time to learn to drive it.
However my boys LOVE the Sapphire and have won me over too. They rock it and have no complaints. For me it's much easier to work longer hours with it and still get great quality.
The complaints above are a result of not giving it the time to learn to drive it.
Old Coastie
Supportive Member
For all that Larry disses the Sapphire, I absolutely love the one he sold me.
Desk Jockey
Member
Some of ya'll just shouldn't clean upholstery. Dumb Fookers don't know how to use a tool!
IDIOTS
IDIOTS
Dolly Llama
Number 5
yea..that must be it ....
nah
I don't GAS what anyone says about me ...unlike Trump
it's not that I "don't like it" , Lee ..I think the ergos are GREAT!!
The PMF is just better overall..and cleans better too
biggest reason most everyone loves it is because it light wt with wonderful ergos....not because it cleans better
same with the de jour CRB.
Its light and easy...not better than a rotary for shearing soil off a fiber
..L.T.A.
I love my dry tool
Desk Jockey
Member
Uhhh Larry...stick with what you're good at, cause you don't know Jack about upholstery tools!yea..that must be it ....
nah
I don't GAS what anyone says about me ...unlike Trump
it's not that I "don't like it" , Lee ..I think the ergos are GREAT!!
The PMF is just better overall..and cleans better too
biggest reason most everyone loves it is because it light wt with wonderful ergos....not because it cleans better
same with the de jour CRB.
Its light and easy...not better than a rotary for shearing soil off a fiber
..L.T.A.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
The pmf upholstery tool of today is reminiscent of the 1970's Steemex, Rug Dr, Bane, and other sharp edged clunky threats to fine furniture.
Probably a great auto detail tool, if limited to inexpensive autos.
Probably a great auto detail tool, if limited to inexpensive autos.
Desk Jockey
Member
I can always tell a hack by the type of upholstery tool they use.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
AND, productivity..... I did a large sectional(ALL cushions and throw pillows removable), 2 couches(same as last), 3 armchairs, an ottoman, and this weird art-deco thing today.... 5 hrs, and made 1400$ of uph alone. I love that tool combined with RO water.
Down under, you don’t get much change from a grand.
Hack Attack
Member
ruff
Member
SS best Ergo, the least amount of wand marks on fabric and easiest to remove. Bad trigger with sharp edges and a piece of plastic that covers it which falls quickly (not even glued).
PMF internal jet- Best maneuverability, reaches into tighter spaces and far better for cleaning piping. Water is not delivered equally throughout the contact with the fabric (more in center).
Both when used properly will leave the fabric quite dry and flush it well.
Due to ease of use the SS tool finds its way out of my van first.
The SS is definitely priced very high for what you get (replacement parts too) but it is a very productive tool.
How about a group buy?
PMF internal jet- Best maneuverability, reaches into tighter spaces and far better for cleaning piping. Water is not delivered equally throughout the contact with the fabric (more in center).
Both when used properly will leave the fabric quite dry and flush it well.
Due to ease of use the SS tool finds its way out of my van first.
The SS is definitely priced very high for what you get (replacement parts too) but it is a very productive tool.
How about a group buy?
Desk Jockey
Member
Yes would the group of you buy me one?
Hack Attack
Member
How noisy is the vacuum relief on the SS?
I'm going to make a longer whip for my PMF and put a vac relief further away from me..
one day... maybe... what!?
I'm going to make a longer whip for my PMF and put a vac relief further away from me..
one day... maybe... what!?
ruff
Member
Pftt.........those Topekan tycoon sure are frugal.Yes would the group of you buy me one?
Desk Jockey
Member
Not bad at all but I rarely open it unless it bites down too hard on special care fabrics.
Hack Attack
Member
You mean a thread has gone off track!?
I noticed the uneven water delivery on my 4.5" pmf. So I stopped using it and went back to my 3.5", because it has perfect coverage.
I cleaned over 2000Linear feet of church pews and over 1500church chairs with my 3.5" with no dry passes at 250psi and they dried in no time. Both of those customers were ecstatic with how well they turned out. Coffee and drink spills all over those chairs, and a plastic SS tool would've failed trying to do the top and side edges because of the design of the head.
The only thing I regret about using the pmf is I only had one of them. I needed 2 more to do the jobs in a quicker time.
Like I said before: If you have some suede couches or something similar, the new age tools are great. But for nasty, tough fibers: the pmf internal jet 3.5" can't be beat. Buy one of each and see for yourself @CJ-FL
Desk Jockey
Member
Dolly Llama
Number 5
I was figgering you used that club before SS
it all makes sense now.....
..L.T.A.
