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Nice to have ya back! I missed your inspirational work!

Just like riding a bike. Once you learn, you never forget. That's a very cool seat! Nice Job!

Naaaa, It's beautiful just the way it is! Merely an observation for future projects! Great Job!

I think it's a GREAT looking seat! I think a little changeup in the waves to make them stand out with more contrast would have been awesome looking but, for your first seat attempt, I think it's OUTSTANDING! I think you may have found your calling!

Email sent Henry...

Couldn't have said it better Scooby! Great Tutorial! That's almost exactly how I make mine. The only thing I do differently is use new 4x steel wool. I don't want traces of soap in my mixture. Other than that, exactly the same! And after, I rub mine with neatsfoot oil!

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Tandy sells a black leather that can be tooled, however, not ALL bikers want black. With regular Veg tan, you can tool/stamp/carve all of your items then either VINEGROON the leather if you want all black or use Feibing's Oil Dye to add color. I would suggest Oil based dyes rather than the water based dyes. It gives a MUCH cleaner covering and no weak spots. It's the choice of professional saddle makers.

Who you trying to kid... That's a FINE Belt! Nothing wrong with it at all!

Great Vid Ian!

I'm interested too...

We like to lovingly refer to them as "Jerusalem Cruisers"!

I would suggest using the same type of leather that you used or the top of your seat. Even if it is vinegroon'd you won't be happy. You've spent all that time and energy to make an awesome seat... don't skimp out at the last minute. Remember, no matter how hard you try, if you start with crappy materials, you'll end up with crappy results! I can't wait to see the seat!

CRAP! I was just there YESTERDAY buying a new airbrush! (Look Here) Next trip....

Very cool seat!

I plan to rivet another lip to the pan then lace the two together... I'll post pics (next couple of days)

Hope it works for you!

I just have one thing to say ... Absolutely Stunning! I want to redo my motorcycle seat like that... really give it that "Iron HORSE" look...

Try taking your modeling awl and slide it between the layers from the top on your last hole. It'll open the leather up and make it easier to push the needle through.

Never be scared! I think it looks awesome! I bet your son is the envy of his band!

Nice seats! Keep up the great work!

Ok, I'm not real sure how other folks do it, but I have a system that works for me every time (it has so far). I take and old dark t-shirt and cut a piece large enough to cover the entire seat with plenty of extra... Then I lay the t-shirt over the seat and begin to secure it on the bottom of the pan. I basically cover the seat with t-shirt but not so tight that it mishapes the t-shirt. By doing this, you create a pattern that is flexible enough to contour the seat, but will lay flat when you go to cut it... I use dark t-shirts so my WHITE grease pencil can mark on them easily. Once I have the t-shirt secured to the seat pan, I use a grease pencil to mark a seam (or the edge of the pan). Once I've marked all my lines I remove the t-shirt from the seat, lay it out on the table and let it lay flat. Don't force it flat! Just work it until it lays down. Tape the edges to a piece of posterboard so that as you cut your pattern, the t-shirt doesn't shift and ruin the shape. Once you have it all taped down, take your rotary cutter and follow the grease pencil lines. Now you have a perfectly shaped pattern to work with! !! REMEMBER !! This method is designed to capture the shape of the finished piece of leather. Don't forget about your seam allowances if you plan to sew. However, if you plan to LACE your seat, you end up with perfectly shaped pieces! I hope this helps!

That's pretty incredible! I really like the whole thing! Great Job... What would something like that cost an average Joe off the streets if you don't mind me asking ...?

Headknife....

I really like the Henna look Roo! Awesome tattoo! Next thing you know, you'll be covered in them... Both feet.. then the hands... now the neck... next is the bikini lines... It's a sickness! And I love it!