David Report post Posted February 2, 2009 I must have done a hundred of these over the last several years, but this one I did after glassing the leather. I wanted to see if it gave better depth and definition as I had been told. Without a doubt the glassing tool works. The surface is smoother and the tooling deeper. If you don't have a glassing tool, contact Barry King. David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted February 2, 2009 I must have done a hundred of these over the last several years, but this one I did after glassing the leather. I wanted to see if it gave better depth and definition as I had been told.Without a doubt the glassing tool works. The surface is smoother and the tooling deeper. If you don't have a glassing tool, contact Barry King. David Theobald Killer seat. I have a noob question for you... How do you get such a nice fade in the leather stain. It goes from light in the center to a deeper shade of tan/brown on the edges. Airbrush? -Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted February 2, 2009 David, your seats are each a work of art. Glad to see this one isn't black! Nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted February 2, 2009 Have you noticed any difference in the dye or finish since using the glassing tool? Nice work, as usual. Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwidownunder Report post Posted February 2, 2009 Fantastic seat. The skull is great. kiwi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradB Report post Posted February 2, 2009 Wow that does look smooth!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greybeard Report post Posted February 2, 2009 Another seat from the Master! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted February 2, 2009 Andy, I have an ancient Paasche double action airbrush, and an even older Miller compressor. They get the job done. Dave Johanna, Thanks, I am also glad it isn't black. By the way this is the seat with 99 on top and 100 on the bottom. Glad I have a wife who sews. Her suggestion just skip a hole on the bottom somewhere near the front where they are closer together. Worked like a charm. Dave Crystal, Absolutely no difference in the dye or antiquing. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted February 3, 2009 Dave, the seat is fantastic as always ... I'm glad this one isn't black... I'm really digging the swivel knife bird.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted February 3, 2009 Oooooo! I don't remember seeing the finger cuts on the bottom on your previous projects... is that something new or have I just not been paying attention? Either way, beautiful work, as always! Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted February 3, 2009 I looked at your pictures David before reading your post and was gonna ask ya if you changed your finish or was using a different type of leather. That turned out really nice. The finish is excellent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted February 3, 2009 Looks great as usual, very smooth finish. Love the fingercarving! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted February 3, 2009 wow, great seat, but i really love the finger cut bird on the underside....very classy!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) Hey Kate, Got to pay attention and take notes there will be a quiz. Just kidding, this is about the third or fourth seat that I added something fingercut to the backside. Glad you like it. These pics are one of the first that got the treatment Dave Edited February 3, 2009 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
