Contact @Mal Maher at NC Carpet Binding & Equipment. He can advise you the right machine for the work you want to do with it.

Thank you very much Fred. SEMA Specials are just around the corner. I plan on launching them Sept. 1st. For now, I can save you $400-600 on the twin needle NC Machine of your choice. http://www.n-ccarpet.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=5900

Models: NC11, NC11L, NC-POST Call today 1-800-526-1184
Email: malmaheratnccarpetdotcom

Thank you very much Fred. Alex, SEMA Specials are just around the corner. I plan on launching them Sept. 1st. For now, I can save you $400-600 on the twin needle NC Machine of your choice. http://www.n-ccarpet.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=5900

Models: NC11, NC11L, NC-POST Call today 1-800-526-1184
Email: malmaheratnccarpetdotcom

I currently have 3 double needle machines in use.

- 6mm (1/4") Paff 1246 flat
- 8mm (1/3") Golden Wheel post ...I don't know the number, but I think it's from the 8892 series.
-12mm (1/2") Adler 267 flat. For the eagles I still have a 10mm (3/8") set that I could build into the 267. Because the rebuild takes too long, I'm looking for a second 267.

I use the Adler and the Paff at the same table and if necessary simply change the machine, because I need the 12mm always only for a special order and would simply like to save me the place which the second table would take up.
I bought the Golden Wheel last year and wanted to give the cheap brands a chance. After all, the model only cost half the price of a comparable Adler.
The Golden Wheel is my first post sewing machine. I had to get used to sewing with the post. It's nice for a tight radius in the cover but for long straight seams its a bit annoying - but maybe it's also the missing exercise... Somehow I can't get the speed I want. That's why I'm building a little table that has the height of the post. So I can make a flat out of the post.

2 cents worth,
Mal Maher at NC is a wealth of knowledge.
I Have both a flat bed 3/8" gauge and a post 3/8" gauge.
As Jens said a post machine has a learning curve and since I seem to have a lot of tight radius work it's my go to machine. The flat bed I use mostly for flat work only such as top stitch design on side panels I do. The other thing to keep in mind is the 2 spools of thread though I have used wound bobbins as top thread when I have odd small jobs and don't want to purchase another spool of thread.

Hey fellas, are the following machines good for auto upholstery?

1. Juki Lh1182 double needle
2. Consew 332 double needle

Definitely checking out NC at SEMA this year.

thank you Joe! Much appreciated.