Roger Report post Posted March 30, 2008 started this one today. it's a pretty good size seat for a triumph rocket 3. blistered my finger using my largest bevel! it's on the tip of the finger that i steady my bevels with when walking them. i just kept hoping it wouldn't pop while tooling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted March 30, 2008 VERY VERY nice looking Beeza, that's going to be one nice seat. Sorry about the blister. The "pebbler" your using, where did you get it from? Iv'e looked everywhere up here and even Tandy had no idea what I was talking about. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Pretty charp,man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted March 30, 2008 VERY VERY nice looking Beeza, that's going to be one nice seat. Sorry about the blister.The "pebbler" your using, where did you get it from? Iv'e looked everywhere up here and even Tandy had no idea what I was talking about. Ken thanks ken! this one will also have round braid the pebblers i have are from hide crafters. i really want to come up with my own pattern. some sort of modified pebbler. just not sure how i want to change it yet. i just love the texture!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted March 30, 2008 blistered my finger using my largest bevel! That's exactly the reason I refuse to carve my projects! If you're getting blisters, you're working too hard! :D p.s. Just a tip -- you can avoid blisters by icing your fingers every few minutes on a bottle of ice-cold beer. Of course, after a while your tooling will get sloppy and your mind will wander, but no more blisters... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted March 30, 2008 TO THE VICTORS GO THE SPOILS...........LOVE YOUR TOOLING.AND AS ALWAYS YOU TURN OUT AWSUM WORK. HAVE YOU TRIED WRAPPING TAPE AROUND THE HANDLE OF YOUR TOOS.?OR AT ONE TIME I DID FIND A SMALL RUBBER HOSE TO PUT THE HANDLE OF THE TOOL IN. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted March 30, 2008 That's exactly the reason I refuse to carve my projects! If you're getting blisters, you're working too hard! :D p.s. Just a tip -- you can avoid blisters by icing your fingers every few minutes on a bottle of ice-cold beer. Of course, after a while your tooling will get sloppy and your mind will wander, but no more blisters... LOL! i may have to try that TO THE VICTORS GO THE SPOILS...........LOVE YOUR TOOLING.AND AS ALWAYS YOU TURN OUT AWSUM WORK.HAVE YOU TRIED WRAPPING TAPE AROUND THE HANDLE OF YOUR TOOS.?OR AT ONE TIME I DID FIND A SMALL RUBBER HOSE TO PUT THE HANDLE OF THE TOOL IN. thanks luke! the problem i am having is only with my biggest bevel. the face sticks out just a bit past the shank so the edge is rubbing my finger instead of the smooth shank. i think i'll file that area away and polish it up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear...that is just a fantastic looking seat! I love the shape and the tooling layout to the form and the whole tooling designing in itself look just amazing. I made a mess dying yesterday so I get nervous when seeing this all natural and beautiful and still that step remaining. Cant wait to see it finished and happy braiding! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Wow Beeza this is cool. First on the blister, EEEWWWW!!!!! Ok, now on to the seat. This is either one big seat or one big arse going on it. Very cool design. Your tooling is good lookin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted March 30, 2008 thanks guys!! this is a real big solo seat. the tooled piece is around 17" x 20" i'm waiting on lace for this one so i have another one to tool today. we'll see how the blister holds up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryB Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Looks really nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sawyer Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Looks cool, great looking leaves Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny7 Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Thats going to be a great looking seat Beeze, I like the way ABN thinks too. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Oh my... Love your crisp clean tooling and the pattern is lovely:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Clean as always Roger, it is going to be a great looking seat. Regarding the blisters, have you thought of putting some thin surgical tubing around your tools? It makes them very finger friendly. David Theobald http://theobaldleather.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zman7458 Report post Posted March 30, 2008 sweet seat or should I say, something superior for someones posterier (sorry my good judgement hasn't kicked in yet today). it'll be a shame to cover it with someones big burly butt, but it'll sure look nice when its sitting still! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip Report post Posted March 30, 2008 (edited) thats beautiful, makes me want to buy a bike! Edited March 30, 2008 by Pip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froghunter Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Awesome work! I love your clean lines! That is gonna be one happy Rocket owner! On a side note, can I ask what leather you are using for your seats? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Clean as always Roger, it is going to be a great looking seat. Regarding the blisters, have you thought of putting some thin surgical tubing around your tools? It makes them very finger friendly. David Theobald http://theobaldleather.com thanks for all the responces!!! david, the heel of the bevel rubs my finger as i walk it so covering the shank won't help. what i think i'm going to do is file the part that extends out past the shank and polish it up Awesome work! I love your clean lines! That is gonna be one happy Rocket owner! On a side note, can I ask what leather you are using for your seats? i use leather from a few places.. mostly weaver and siegel. i gerenally use 3-4 oz for sides from tandy. the store i order from generally send nice big hides quite often 28+sf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froghunter Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks for the info Beeza!!! and keep up the AWESOME work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
