Bobby hdflame

Dave, Thanks a BUNCH! That's exactly the kind of pans I'm looking for. And for that price, there's no way I'd try to make one from metal or fiberglass. Where do you get seat hardware from for those pans? Can you recommend a book or video where I can learn how to do the different kind of stitching around the seat edges and in the middle. From what I can see, most of the stitching around the edges looks functional, but some in the middle is just stitching for looks only. BTW, I looked at your site and you do awesome work! Thanks for the info, I'll go check out the foam site now. Bobby

I still can't get over how good your seat looks for a first one! I can't wait to try out some tooling myself. First I gotta do a little more reading here so I can learn from you pros! I would like to make some stuff for my motorcycle, a new seat being one of them. D Since you guys are talking seat pans, Does anyone have any "How-To's" on making a seat pan out of metal? I've been thinking about using fiberglass, but have never used fiberglass either. Would I need some specialized tools for dishing out the seat, or could I just use something like a sandbag and round hammer? I want a bigger one, more old school type Harley Police seat, deep dished, and haven't had any luck finding just the pans online. Also, where's a good source for neoprene rubber to use for seat foam? Thanks for any advice, Bobby

-Seth, Man, that looks great! Can't believe that was your first! I am new to leatherwork and have been reading and looking a lot on here trying to learn. I currently am teaching myself upholstery and have done a couple of motorcycle seats, but I would really like to learn how to do this kind of stitching around the edge. What is the stitching style called and where can I find info on how to do it? Do you sew the edge first, then stitch it in place or is the stitching the only thing holding it together? Thanks, and again, GREAT LOOKING SEAT! Bobby

That's sharp! I'm working on my first motorcycle seat. No tooling or hand lacing like yours, just practicing upholstery on a stock Road King seat. What would you charge for something like that? Awesome work! Bobby