Members whinewine Posted January 20, 2007 Members Report Posted January 20, 2007 Hi Dave,The Journal relies mostly on submitted articles for it's content and I think that's why they get stuck sometimes on the same old thing. Just because that's what the people that write articles for them know about. I have seen a lot of really neat things being done with motorcycle seats here, and on other internet sites lately. A lot of you that do them have some real talent putting art on leather. Maybe one of you also has the talent to write an article about it. I would hope that if you did, the journal would be willing to print that also. Even though I will probably never build a motorcycle seat, I would be interested in reading how it is done. I think there are lots of people that read the Journal because it is the only leather retated magazine out there that wish there was more variety in the articles it prints. If we want some changes in "our magazine", maybe we need to get involved and do someting about it. Clay I used to write for the old "Make It With Leather" magazine (30-some odd years ago) till I got out of leather and got out of writing and went into various other careers; after I retired I decided to return to leather & started writing again. So far, I had an article published on constructing a 3-legged stool (Nov/Dec 06) and have another article in for submission, with at least 2 more fermenting in my head right now. It is up to all of us to use our specialties to bring more balance to the only leather related magazine out there. If we whine about the 'horsey slant' of the magazine without doing something about it (like submitting articles about stuff we know and care about, for instance), we have no one to blame but ourselves. Writing an article isn't difficult, and with digital, photography is even easier than 20 years ago. Rachel at the Journal will even help you along. Quote
Guest Posted January 21, 2007 Report Posted January 21, 2007 I'm inclined now to think that this forum is the place for such an article. Perhaps I'll do something else later for the magazine; but both are a way off in the future, I've got 25 seats to build before I even consider it. Dave Quote
Ambassador abn Posted January 25, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted January 25, 2007 Hey, David...I'd rather you do it here on leatherworker.net! More people will certainly see it, that's for sure! The magazine has less readers than this website. And I'll even volunteer to do a lot of the grunt work for you! In fact, I would be thrilled! Johanna I agree that anyone considering an article should think about posting it here. With any magazine, the shelf-life of your work is 30-60 days, and then you're a back issue. Here, you're contributing to an online knowledge base that will hopefully be available to leatherworkers for a very long time. Plus, there can be interaction, if folks have questions, etc. I'm with Clay... I'll probably never build a motorcycle seat, but I sure would be curious about how it's done. -Alex Quote
Guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Posted January 30, 2007 Hi all, I thought I would add this pic of my latest seat and the bike for which it is destined. Dave Theobald Quote
BruceGibson Posted February 3, 2007 Report Posted February 3, 2007 Comments good or BAD?! I didn't see ANYTHING that would even come close to BAD. Stunningly beautiful work! The Teutul crew, or any bike from Jesse James would be proud to wear that seat. Man! I'm glad I don't make bike seats--I could not compete with that in any way, shape or form. Beautiful, just beautiful. Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
Moderator Johanna Posted February 3, 2007 Moderator Report Posted February 3, 2007 Bruce- Shirley Zanelli of Las Vegas has also shared some pics of her motorcycle seats with us. PM me if you want access to the adult area of the board. Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Posted February 4, 2007 Bruce, Thanks for the nice words. That bike with the seat on it is currently in the V-Twin show sponsered by Easyriders Magazine in Cincinnati Ohio. It is being shown in the House of Colors booth. The bike is by Jeff Cochran of Sucker Punch Sallys. Be sure to check out Shirley's seats too. She does some beautiful stuff. Johanna, Is the gallery on the "other side" of the site open? I would love to show my work there. Let me know what I need to do. Thanks, Dave Theobald Quote
BruceGibson Posted February 5, 2007 Report Posted February 5, 2007 So, Dave...when does class start? Are you willing to share tips, tricks, secrets, etc.? If not, I certainly understand! If "yes," then bring it on! I wanna learn how to do that!!!! Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
Guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 Hey Bruce, I fully intend to write and photograph the procedure of making a seat....I just must finish this run of seats that are due at my clients' shop; then I will make time to write my article. Dave Theobald Quote
Moderator Johanna Posted February 6, 2007 Moderator Report Posted February 6, 2007 Ooooohhhh...Johanna is ready to assist in any way possible.... Get a move on those seats! Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
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