David

Tom, I'm not sure of the answer here. I can tell you that a mis-marked bottle from Fiebings is almost "business as usual"... I've had 3 jars of mis-marked antique paste from them. As far as reducing, I don't reduce and I only use an airbrush. I wish I could be of more help. Dave Thank you everyone for taking a look at seat #3......If this gets boring, let me know..... Dave

I think I'm going to do some selective dyeing on this one along with some block out to retain some of the natural light color. I'll post it when it is finished. Thanks for taking a look. Dave

Thanks Brad, They are a lot of work but so far are coming out ok. Dave

I've been on vacation, so this seat has come together a lot faster than most that are this complicated to tool. These seats have been a lot of fun, it isn't often that a builder gives his seat guy this much free reign in the seat design. Anyway, here is seat #3 of the six. David Theobald

Glad you liked it, thanks for taking a look. Dave

More pics Dave

Here we go! Photos by a professional photographer! Dave

Here is the bike and seat that I did on my last Step by Step. Nice ride eh? I also called this signature seat 1. I hope to have some better pics soon. These are just a few that I snapped in Jeff's new shop. Dave

I use one of two different products but I don't use them at the same time. Leather Balm with Atom Wax.........from Tandy Aussie Conditioner ........................from Tandy Thanks for taking a look. Dave Theobald

Hi Crystal, All six seats are going to be similar tattoo oriented art work. The third that I'm working on now has a dragon and a koi fish. It is very similar to the seat that I took to IFoLG this year.......except of course it has the signature on it. Thanks for the kind words, Dave

Thanks for taking a look guys....I've now started on the third seat. I'll post some finished pics. Troy, I received my first order from Y-Knot Lacing last week. The shipping was prompt and Barb Sorenson, the owner, is a very pleasant lady. I'm hoping she'll begin advertising here. Dave

Josh, Beautiful work Dave

Never tried Snowproof, I haven't seen it for sale around here, but I'll be sure to try it when I do see it. Neatsfoot is made from the shin bones of cattle.... and it MADE to be used on leather. It isn't made for salads or crankcases. Just teasing ya. I am really concerned that eventually the motor oil will cause the leather to degrade and simply fall apart. Dave

Welcome John, We spoke just before you left for Kuwait. Not sure if you remember that or not. I'm Dave Theobald also a Cincinnati Tandy customer. Best to you and your family this Christmas season. Dave

I would never use a food product on leather. Nor would I use a petrolium oil on leather. Pure neatsfoot oil is not terribly expensive and certainly much better for leather than either of the others. I use it prior to dyeing the leather. When ready for a finish, I use either Leather Balm with atom wax or Aussie conditioner. Dave

I love the look of them....great color and contrast. I like the stamp. Very nice. Thanks for sharing them.... they just keep getting better looking. Dave

Mark, wow those are really something else. Beautiful work Dave

Thanks for taking a look, glad you liked them Dave

I promised Jeff 6 seats. Here are the first two.

Here is the finished seat. Dave

All, Especially Troy...... The new lace company: Y-Knot Lace PO Box 2158 Kalispell, MT 59903 The proprietor's name is Barb Sorenson She works for Ron's Tool Company and will still continue to work for Ron and attend shows selling the tools and lace. She should be receiving Jim's entire stock of lace some time this week or early next week. That means she'll have 23 different colors in 6 sizes. I certainly wish Barb well in her endeavor. David Theobald

No problem tom. 1. The glass slicker is from Barry King and is a work of art, a beautiful tool. The edge of the glass is radiused front and back and there is a very slight curve from side to side on the glass..... really amazing quality. It is used to smooth the surface of the leather prior to carving and it also compacts the fibers of the hide. The smooth surface tools beautifully and the compacting is necessary if you happen to be using a hide that is "buttery soft". The technique is to case the leather and then pull the slicker over it, applying as much force as you can. Rotate the hide and repeat the process until you've done it 4-5 times and covered all the hide. Just running your hand over it will show you the difference. And no, the slicker does not leave streaks in your hide....that's because of the curved edge on the glass. 2. The color edge lacing, it is colored when manufactured and comes in a dozen or so colors, some really useful colors and some I would never consider using.. It is 1/4" wide and there is NOTHING that compares to kangaroo lace. The lace came from Jim Downey, but Jim has retired and sold the business. As soon as I get the information on the new owners location, I will post it here. Hopefully the owner will begin advertising here. 3. If you are talking about the border on the large circle, that is a stamp by Barry King. If you are referring to the pebbling, that is a stamp by Pro Tools from Hide Crafters (tools PA003, PA004 and PA005). If you are talking about the rope border around my website, that is part of the name stamp by Grey Ghost Graphics..... I hope that covers everything, Thanks for taking a look, Dave

Thanks for taking a look at my seats. I get my seat pans from the original Sucker Punch Sallys. I think the retail price is about $75. Dave

Troy, I've been told that the new owner does a lot more shows than Jim did, will have a website for the lace and I HOPE will become a member here and advertise here. The prices are supposed to be the same. Dave