David Report post Posted April 10, 2009 I completed the USMC seat yesterday. Here is the result Thanks for taking a look at it David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2MadJacks Report post Posted April 10, 2009 David, It definetly looks great with the lighter color and the highliter(?) in the tooling. Outstanding work as always and a great inspiration! Thanks for sharing, James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted April 10, 2009 David, It definetly looks great with the lighter color and the highliter(?) in the tooling. Outstanding work as always and a great inspiration! Thanks for sharing, James Thanks for looking James, I antiqued the RockStar seat first and I thought that this batch of leather looked a bit too reddish with just Sheridan Paste antiquing so I mixed some medium brown into the Sheridan. It gave it a nice color, I thought. David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Report post Posted April 10, 2009 Dave, I should be posting this in the 'folks that inspire you' thread. Your work is flawless. If I could even come close to your results, I'd be a happy guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted April 10, 2009 Dave, I should be posting this in the 'folks that inspire you' thread. Your work is flawless. If I could even come close to your results, I'd be a happy guy. Ian, Thanks for the kind words, I've only been doing leather about 4 years or so.... this job with the bike shop has imposed a lot of forced practice. Its been good for me. David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 10, 2009 Another great seat David! I like the color on this one, too. I've always liked the braid you use on the outside edge...what is that called and are there any publications which show how to do it? Great job as always! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) Another great seat David! I like the color on this one, too. I've always liked the braid you use on the outside edge...what is that called and are there any publications which show how to do it? Great job as always!Bob Bob, I learned it in the little booklet from tandy called how to lace.....very cheap about $5 It is called Round Braid or Mexican Basket Weave. Dave Edited April 10, 2009 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABC3 Report post Posted April 10, 2009 It looks great..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hivemind Report post Posted April 10, 2009 As a former Marine, I heartily approve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Thanks for taking a look everyone. Hopefully this one get delivered tomorrow. David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy P Report post Posted April 12, 2009 David, the energizer bunny keeps going and going and going, but you keep getting BETTER and BETTER and BETTER. Great work Bud and thanks for sharing the pictures with us. Billy P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Dave, Great looking seat - color and braiding! Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyWest Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I agree Dave. Great looking seat. Troy West Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRLeather2 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Hoorah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Very nice david! I love the way it came out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted April 13, 2009 Thank you everyone Your kind words are much appreciated. David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted April 13, 2009 Love it David!! Your seat always looks great and as usual also the braiding!!!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleyz Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Awesome seat David! I love the rope circle! that turned out really clean. Shirley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites