I use Camie adhesive on most of my work. I still use a respirator, but Camie is non-flammable and doesn’t put off near as much fumes as Weldwood. It’s properties are a little different, but I feel it’s a little less hazardous and works well for me. Also, I have a separate sewing room from where I spray glue that has an air purifier. Maybe a couple of ideas that will help your situation…

The vintage office chairs are good. I keep one by my standard machine (Steelcase) and a vintage drafting chair for my ling arm. The vintage chairs have springs, like funituee-much more comfortable than modern chairs.

Most of my work is on semi trucks. None of the factory seat upholstery I’ve removed has any warnings on the labels, but they’re all at least 2 years old.

I discussed with one of my suppliers and they admitted they’ve seen some warnings on some of the invoices from their distributors.

I think this can be summarized by an attorney’s comment I read in an article basically calling it a lawyer’s way of “covering one’s behind” in light of recent legislation being enforced in California.

I used magnets like Andy mentions to attach a headliner in a mid-sixties Dodge pickup. If anyone knows these trucks, you also know how there’s an inner “wall” around the majority of the upper cab area, but an opening overhead. The magnets were the best option vs fabbing a structure to hold the headliner piece in the opening. I laid out a grid of magnets, attached with machine screws and nuts w/ a little loctite, to my luan backer and covered the panel. When I installed it, the magnets were strong enough to pull the panel in place when I got about an inch away from the surface. I’m confident the panel is secure and the grid of magnets will eliminate any potential sag as the interior gets some age on it.

Machine has been sold.