How to Make Deep/Hidden Steering-Wheel Junctions - Car upholstery

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This time I want to share with my users and non-users how to approach a deep junction on a steering-wheel. In fact, it adds to it a sporty appearance. It also avoids the constant rubbing of the driver's hand.
For this process it is necessary to cut a recess on the steering-wheel rubber rim. Three to four mm wide are more than enough to make the cavity that will house the leather sewing junctions. The depth would be 4 to 5 mm. Do not exceed to avoid the weakening of the rubber rim.
To make the cutting easier I have cut these recesses until touching the metal rim. To reinforce the deep part I have formed a 3mm layer using 'magic glue and baking soda'. I would recommend not to cut so deep.
For this demonstration I have used two scraps of beige automotive leather 1.35 mm thick.
As we can see, to make the leather deep into the crevice the edges sewing allowance should be cut in a convex way. The more convex the edge is, the deeper it would be.
To ease the sewing process I consider an important tip the basting of the tips. Tailors mostly resort to basting before sewing the fabric pieces down.
The stitches to join the edges should be short. 3 mm is ok. Thin thread 92 size for this process. A thin needle 18=110 is useful on the machine.
A waxed thread helps to shape the deep junction. Wet glue at the beginning to let the seams slide into the crevice.
At the end of the video I show a steering-wheel with four deep look junctions.
I hope you enjoy this video and find it useful!
Cesar

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[@BoszkoE90]

I have to throw in a comment here! What a beautiful work this is!!! Superb dedication to the detail!! Very impressive!!!

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, thank you master, I always did it differently, your looks stronger. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@LilDirt12]

Oh wow. I love the thread colors with the leather color. Looks really fresh and clean. I really like this.

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[@deltajohnny]

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[@sukhaboparamia5092]

U are a very great proffesor in upholstery work

[@joseroque5117]

Muchas gracias por la forma de esplicar este prosedemiento.

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Então este é segredo, muito obrigado por compartilhar, grato professor

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Best thing about Cechaflo is the silent ... silent is gold for me , great skills I’ve all my life wondered how thy made steering wheel upholstery. Thank you so much from Adelaide South Australia 🇦🇺 Master Cechaflo

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[@blizteredthumbs7911]

The steering wheel isn't aggressive enough for me but damn man.. that's beautiful work. I learned something today! 👊

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[@c0r5e]

Looks liks a great tutorial. Is it a good thing to cut junctions in any OEM wheel to achieve an OEM higher option car look?

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[@joestanosheck1453]

Thank you!

[@Cechaflo]

Related videos:https: Understandin junctions: //kzbin.info/www/bejne/f52rZHRsfsuVrNE Horizontal junctions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2que4qFoNKYr8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpvVloKDm8tkZpI

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exelent job!

[@Cechaflo]

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[@Kyleramsey999]

Always love your workmanship but i was hoping to see the whole steering wheel being done 😁

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[@sureshchinnadurai4707]

This was truly a fascinating & very impressive! I see the cut pattern was radial groove type here. Just curious to know on what condition do we need to choose non-radial cut patterns?? Also if you could help explaining different types of stitches that would be great too, Many many thanks for this amazing video:)

[@Cechaflo]

Regularly these cuts are done on steering wheels with rubber rims provided they are in good shape (well adhered to the metal core). Types of most common stitches: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZLLnX1pZthlf5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYjJZ2yLequpldE kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH_UmYmfoqhqsK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3bTk2CVeNaoeK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYHFd32Io5Kppbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJypf2Vmdt6liKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnLZYWuOqMShrZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqeonqypoZ6Sm7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKaumIKge5aaqq8

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Hola tengo mucho tiempo viendo sus videos me parecen excelentes se acerca la perfección con sus deseo felicitarlo y también pregúntale qué número de hilo es el que usa para los volantes gracias saludos

[@Cechaflo]

Para puntadas de beisbol y cruz se usa hilo grueso 207. Para las europeas o de bastilla un hilo 138 www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=polyester-thread-207 www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=polyester-thread-138

[@Cechaflo]

Ya le mandé la dirección y nombre de la tienda de hilos en Guadalajara en el otro comentario. No olvide que el hilo número cero es para las puntadas delgadas europeas y el doble cero que es mas grueso es para las de beisbol y de cruz. Ahi venden hilos bondeados de varios calibres. Estos no se deshilachan y sirven para los volantes. Lo único malo es que no hay en muchos colores. El hilo 8 para tapiceria lo venden tambien. Hay mucha variedad en hilos para zapateria y tapicería.

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And once again perfect work !! Where did you find the fixture to hold the wheel for working on ?? Thank you sir (from Florida)

[@Cechaflo]

It is my design and a lathe/milling operator made it out for me in stainless steel. In fact it is a very helpful device. Hopefully you can get a similar one after reading this post: www.thehogring.com/2023/03/31/every-trim-shop-needs-the-e-zee-steering-wheel-jig/

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[@gabrielvillagomez2109]

Hello, thanks for the video. I have a question, is it possible to get the same result in the joints using full grain leather? The guys at the workshop say it is not

[@Cechaflo]

Sorry for the delay. I did not see the commentary. Yes, it is possible. The process is similar for full grain leather and finished leathers. The 'key' is the half moon convex cut to let the junction deeper into the crevice.

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[@mrupholsteryman]

And here I thought you would have used a clear twine to tighten the stitched portion and just left it in and then it would have kept the shape...but maybe it isn't necessary after the glue sets in and the leather is not wanting to pull back away due to the rest of the stitching? Nice work! Around how long does it take to completely reupholster the average steering wheel? My old boss that still runs his auto upholstery business gets lots of calls for steering wheel estimates...and he doesn't do them. He said he'd refer people to me. Do you usually have people already remove their steering wheels and that way you don't have to deal with car storage and air bags etc? I had thought of doing this as a side gig. And just wondering how often these jobs are done? I know there are aftermarket steering wheels as well as junkyard options... I'm wondering if this is something you might do only cuz you're doing a full interior already and this just is a finishing touch? Or if there are people that (maybe due to their work (construction?...or maybe hand hygiene products and lotions tend to damage their steering wheel upholstery) I also have seen the slip on covers with some even having heating options...but they are WAY thick and (in my opinion are unsafe....as a slip on cover SLIPS) Any insights from a skilled and knowledgeable professional?

[@Cechaflo]

Regularly to leather-cover a steering wheel (just the rim) takes from 5 to 8 hours. Actually I do not do upholstery everyday. I do it as a hobby and enjoy myself posting/sharing videos on youtube. I only have a private shop at home. I have learnt to remove the steering-wheels. Some of them have airbags, but following certain procedures anybody can do it. If you want to get involved in this field I'd recommend you to receive the wheel already removed. There are specialized technicians (car electricians) who are really trained everyday removing most of these pieces, dashboards, instrument panels, etc. To install the wheel back it must be scanned and set up to the car computer again to make it workable. I have two videos about removing wheels: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6WVqGptrbyHqc0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3yokp2wh91jb7M I have some related basic videos about steering-wheels that might be useful: The piece/s for a steering wheel should be cut on the stretchy side of leather material: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpnQdH18pbSmlZI It is advisable the use of automotive leather because it has two to three coats of transparent sealer on top to protect it from UVrays and daily driver's rubbing of hands:kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYHaaIafrbaVbdE These basic courses would help to understand and upholster some steering-wheels: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpSknpSlqph5aMk (4 hours video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXXGeIqkbt6bpqc(3 hours) Understanding a car steering-wheel and other support videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fInZpGyjgqianaM I hope this information is useful. Best wishes!

[@deltajohnny]

@@Cechaflo Awesome information! Thanks again! 👏👏👏👏😉😉😉

[@stinkenlinken]

Hola. I was wondering what thicknesss or type of leather you recommend for steering wheels?

[@Cechaflo]

Any upholstery leather for automotive purposes is useful. The thickness is a standard measure 1.2 to 1.3 mm thick kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYHaaIafrbaVbdE An automotive leather has a transparent rubbing of passengers and car drivers. There are other upholstery leathers that do not have the sealer or just a thin coat. These leathers are softer to the feel and look nicer. The problem is we should clean and condition it constantly and be very careful while sitting over in case of the seats or be also careful while touching the steering wheel. I mean grease, dirt, sweat, etc. in our hands. Automotive leathers can be cleaned with a wet rag. These can also be conditioned every 6 months. You could get more assistance directly from the suppliers: The Hog Ring Forum stands out: apexleather.com/auto-leather/ douglassinteriorproducts.com/product-category/automotive/automotive-douglass-leather/ Besides: relicate.com/collections/sw-tek-steering-wheel-leather

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Hola buenas.Me encanta todos los trucos y detalles que enseñas.Pero quiero saver ,o si puedes hacer un video como es el soporte donde pones los volantes y como funcciona.Te lo agradezco si puedes darme mas informacion.Gracias y seguir asi.Saludos desde Pamplona-España

[@Cechaflo]

Este sujetador lo mandé hacer con un tornero. Utilizó dos máquinas herramientas para fabricarlo, el torno y la fresadora. En este video muestro el primer diseño que hice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpqxgoluZc1jpqs Luego alargué el brazo como el que se muestra en el video de este comentario. En este link encuentra un diseño parecido: retroretrims.co.uk/trimshop/en/upholstery-tools/87-steeringclamp.html retroretrims.co.uk/trimshop/en/35

[@plamendjasurov294]

@@Cechaflo Muchisima gracias para los videos.Aver si puedo encontrar algun tornero que me haga algo parecido en un precio razonable.Saludos 👍

[@jokebedpena5553]

Hola Que tipo de hilo recomienda para los volantes?

[@Cechaflo]

En estos videos brindamos información: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZLLnX1pZthlf5o

[@TheMiglos10]

Thats easy

[@dolmatinchik9303]

А почему в полном бесплатном уроке, при зашивание, было несколько стежков, в каждый шов, а остальные через один?

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[@7djtriples]

With what you are drawing on the leather?

[@Cechaflo]

Those are 'waxed pencils' to mark leather. www.aliexpress.com/item/32978300790.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2esp

[@lucidworx]

I started watching to see a simple video but then I realized what's he was doing and said "son of a bitch". Then he showed those cuts on the wheel and I said "son of a bitch" this guy is good.

[@user-zv4em9uy2b]

show how you glue the leather to the steering wheel. thank you in advance

[@Cechaflo]

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[@rogeriocjunior]

Where to buy this support to make the steering wheels?

[@Cechaflo]

A lathe operator made it for me. Hopefully you could get one different design on this link: retroretrims.co.uk/trimshop/en/upholstery-tools/87-steeringclamp.html retroretrims.co.uk/trimshop/en/35

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What glue do you use ?

[@Cechaflo]

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[@sukhaboparamia5092]

Which type of leather u use

[@Cechaflo]

It is automotive leather. This leather (upholstery leather) has a coat of transparent sealer/lacquer on top (2 to 3 spraying coats) to protect the surface from UV rays, daily hand-rubbing of drivers' hands, etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYHaaIafrbaVbdE

[@rogeronslow1498]

What do you do if the plastic is so sun damaged it is breaking up and loose on the steel frame?

[@Cechaflo]

What I would do is replace it with a new steering-wheel rim.

[@scottmack9066]

Tried out to be a surgeon but they said he was "too" precise.😅

[@georgeowen2083]

Would you do this because you are using scraps to do a steering wheel? I am not sure why you you do this method over others that you have never.

[@Cechaflo]

I only have used small remnants of leather for the tip I am showing in this video. All the steering wheels I show in my videos are covered with new upholstery leather I have had to purchase from leather suppliers.

[@percychavesta.s9765]

They all make tutorials and only explain the basics like in this video. They don't explain everything.

[@Cechaflo]

This video is complementary to more complete videos. www.cechaflo.com/steering-wheel-2-spokes www.cechaflo.com/steering-wheel-3-spokes

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Этот способ хорош только на рулях, где сцепление резины с ободом очень прочное, при этом долговечность руля будет вызывать большие вопросы!!! Я раньше ТОЛЬКО ТАК и делал!!!

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