David Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Posted January 12, 2008 Thanks for the comments guys. I substituted some coin conchos for a skull carving on the back. The front and back are now complete....Time to start assembling Here are the front and back hides and a small skull I started and rejected. Hope you enjoy them Quote
JohnD Posted January 12, 2008 Report Posted January 12, 2008 (edited) I've found the quote....it seems that it was by Alexander the Great describing how he handled his cavalry. It is a loose translation of "Fortis fortuna adiuvat". I didn't know I had such high class biker clientele. Dave, May also be a military thing as I believe it may have been used as a slogan in some military units. Not to say you couldn't have "high class biker clientele", but it may be more likely. John Edited January 12, 2008 by JohnD Quote (rdb):God looked down at the world, and said "See, right there in Witchita, next to the railroad tracks, I didn't put enough dandelions".
David Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Posted January 12, 2008 Dave, May also be a military thing as I believe it may have been used as a slogan in some military units. Not to say you couldn't have "high class biker clientele", but it may be more likely.John You are probably right John. It appears that it is the slogan of the RAF east fortune in Scotland and also the KAG soccer team in England. Anyway here is the seat now ready to start lacing. Dave Quote
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted January 13, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted January 13, 2008 Dave, looks like you got your work cut out for you this evening. Looks real good. I did like the look of the skull though. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Members katfrye Posted January 13, 2008 Members Report Posted January 13, 2008 This is the latest custom order that I started on tonight. I didn't inquire the meaning behind the seat, I'll have to ask about it when I deliver the seat. Feel free to critique or make suggestions.Needless to say the tooling is not complete. Dave Very nice! I like the way you made the carving stand out by not using a lot of background. The sword looks old & realistic. Kat Frye Quote
David Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Posted January 13, 2008 Dave, looks like you got your work cut out for you this evening. Looks real good. I did like the look of the skull though.KenHey Ken,I liked the skull idea too, but I only like to do very realistic skulls and I didn't feel I could get enough line work detail in the skull to satisfy me. SO coins it is.DaveVery nice! I like the way you made the carving stand out by not using a lot of background. The sword looks old & realistic.Kat FryeHi Kay,Thanks for taking the time to look and respond. I really like the look of your embroidery on suede. A really great idea. Have to show that the my wife.....Thanks again,Dave Quote
David Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Posted January 13, 2008 After a very leisurely Saturday evening and Sunday morning of lacing, the seat is pretty much finished and waiting for stain and finish. Feedback and suggestions always welcome. Dave Theobald Quote
Roger Posted January 14, 2008 Report Posted January 14, 2008 looks great david! what is your hole spacing for the round braid? you ever order any of those larger head black rivets? i sure think they would look nicer Quote
David Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Posted January 14, 2008 looks great david!what is your hole spacing for the round braid? you ever order any of those larger head black rivets? i sure think they would look nicer Hey Roger, How's business? The black rivets were still too small to use without a washer, I didn't get any yet because everyone wants me to order 10000 of them.....That would last me a lifetime. Dave Quote
Moderator Art Posted January 14, 2008 Moderator Report Posted January 14, 2008 Hi David, Audaces fortuna iuvat, from the Aeneid by Virgil, a Roman poet. Illiad, Odessey, Aeneid, same genre, just a bunch or Greeks and Trojans running around wuppin' ass and violating the local virgins (male and female). Art This is the latest custom order that I started on tonight. I didn't inquire the meaning behind the seat, I'll have to ask about it when I deliver the seat. Feel free to critique or make suggestions.Needless to say the tooling is not complete. Dave Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
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