workingman
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Thanks for the kind words guys!!
The guy really dug the wallet..Which is always a plus!!!!
One of these days I'll get a decent camera to get better pics, LOL!!!
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Wow very nice! Your attention to detail is outstanding!!
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This was a fun one to do. I did a trade out with a machinist buddy of mine for some machine work for my next motorcycle build.
He's a Texan through and through. Anyways enjoy!!
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Custom wallet and belt ,Customers wife had these made for him as a Xmas gift.
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Super cool seat!!
Did Jeff leave Sucker Punch and start a new shop on his own?
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Hey Big Papa, Sweet wallet !!!!
Quick question, What kind of material do you use as a liner and what type of adhesive do you use on that. Thanks Matt
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Awesome job!
Any chance of seeing an edge detail shot? Did you wet mold leather to the underside of the pan?
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Yes I did wet mold the bottom side to the seat pan . It took some time to get it to look right ,I wanted the ribs on the bottom side to show since it's a cool feature on the Biltwell seat pans.
This is the only pic of the side that I have. The seat was shipped out today so I can't take any more pics.
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Hey Tim,
I never case by submerging the leather. I spray my casing solution on, seems to work fine for me.
Thanks for taking a look.
Dave
Ok now I'm confused, What is casing and casing solution? Thanks Matt
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I was happy and nervous about doing this seat. Happy because this image is a piece of Hot Rod history and well known. Nervous because its well known and I could really make it look bad if it wasn't done right. In the end it came out sweet. Hope you enjoy the pics.matt
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Awesome seat David. Do you have a write up anywhere on how you do the lacing. I have never tried a weave like that and would like to try but I would like to learn from someone who does seats. Thanks
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I love doing old flash and prettying up the women a little. Cause the some of the women in some of that old flash had bulging foreheads. Anyways here's my take ON the Sailor Jerry poison flash. On a Flyrite chopper seat.
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Love it!!! Very Cool!!!
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Well done, I love the design, well executed and great color....most of all a service man is showing some leather in Iraq!!!!
Would love to know what kind of dye u used...the black is nicly matt!?!
Again well done, I pull my hat!
James
Thanks for the compliment! I use fiebing's oil dye, It did take time to get it to look right thou. black is hard to do i think . I typically put two coats on right away and let it sit for about 24hrs, then take it out in the sun to find what I call blue spots. then I hit the blue spots once and then once more over the whole thing again. That usually gives me a good looking black. Hope that helped
Matt
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This was a fun seat to do, It's on it's way to one of our army bases in Iraq. The solider has a 3/4 chopper he's scooting around on over there and wanted something fun and cool to add to it. Hope you enjoy. Matt
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First try at a wallet. It has some flaws in it but it's all about the learning experience right?
I don't know if this is the right place to post this question. but could I ask one of the seasoned leather smiths,"what do handmade wallets like this sell for . I have customers asking and I just have no clue where to start at. Thanks for any advice. Matt
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That is some great work!!
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Way Cool!!!! Can I have it !!!
LOL, really thou this a way cool piece!
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I think you did a nice job on the seat. Did you use an airbrush to shade the areas in the banner? Looks really good!
Bobby
Thanks for props!
as far as the airbrush not a one used i just used two different shades of brown and used a dry brush technique
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Just finished this seat for a customer.
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Here's a few more pics from this morning's work...
That there is a sweet ass seat!! Great design and tooling !
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Nice seat! I like the design.
Thanks for all the compliments guys. The design is off of a vans T-shirt that my customer brought to me. I had to alter it a bit to make it fit the seat but I do love the way it came out. Thanks again
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Just about done with this seat. I still need to go over it with one more coat of dye then seal it up.
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Hi Matt and Welcome! I hope Im that good in 2 years! Ive just started getting in to leatherworking:)
Thanks for the compliment! I am sure you'll be right along side me in no time. I still have a long way to go to be as good as some of the leather workers out there. All in time thou, right?
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Nice work! Got a shot with more of the bike in it?
here you go
New belt and wallet
in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Dirtclod, Thanks for the kind words.
As far as the dyeing process I took some advise from one of the other members here, I dyed everything brown first and then laid the black down with a brush. I gave me a better looking black. The brush is helpfull around the letters. I have a stack of brushes I use for this all different sizes. Hope that helps.
Matt