New Seat - boring, but much braiding

[Ian]

Finished this set today - nothing too special, but I'm glad all the braiding is done. 87 inches total of braid. This week I had two seats, three tank panels, a p-pad and a knife sheath - all with braided edges. I need a break from braiding.

Only one of next week's projects is braided, so far.

It will be like a vacation.

And, on the topic of lacing/braiding; is there a Murphy's law someplace that says "no matter what length you cut your lace, you will always be about an inch short"? I swear, it happens every single time.

Edited April 15, 2009 by Ian

[MADMAX22]

Nothing special my ass, that thing looks great.

[HarleyChef]

Nice looking seat!

I have the same problem with lacing...I am quickly learning to splice, even with fat fingers, lol.

[McJeep]

Finished this set today - nothing too special, but I'm glad all the braiding is done. 87 inches total of braid. This week I had two seats, three tank panels, a p-pad and a knife sheath - all with braided edges. I need a break from braiding.

notice that you're using the thinner lace and chisel slots vice punched holes this time - I find this makes things infinitely more harder and time consuming - sure is a clean tidy finished product tho guy

And, on the topic of lacing/braiding; is there a Murphy's law someplace that says "no matter what length you cut your lace, you will always be about an inch short"? I swear, it happens every single time.

And here I thought it was just my newbieness LOL

Nice lookin set guy!

[Ian]

notice that you're using the thinner lace and chisel slots vice punched holes this time - I find this makes things infinitely more harder and time consuming - sure is a clean tidy finished product tho guy

Rob, actually, for this type of braid, I think it's easier than punching holes, apart from it being a bit harder to pull the needle through. Also, this is 2/3oz upholstery leather, and when I've punched holes before, the foam underneath tends to show through, looking kind of unsightly.

[McJeep]

Rob, actually, for this type of braid, I think it's easier than punching holes, apart from it being a bit harder to pull the needle through. Also, this is 2/3oz upholstery leather, and when I've punched holes before, the foam underneath tends to show through, looking kind of unsightly.

Ahhhhhh, I've been using the 45* 4 prong chisel and pulling through 8-9 ounce major pita LOL Bought a small spring loaded pair of pliers just to help in this one task.

Again, looks great

[Suze]

simple is where a master crafter shines my friend.

you can hide goof ups and flubs in an intricate design - where there is no design to hide it in you MUST do the best work possiable.

this is shining quite well

(I read a story once about a lady buying silverware for her table and asking why the plain set cost more than the fancy-dancy one. and that was the answer she was given)

[David]

I've always been afraid of slits instead of holes .... there will be much more stress on the ends of the slits .... and the lace could act like a little saw to cause them to tear through.... Just a thought .... although an unhappy one. I do however understand what you mean about the padding showing through .... The type of seat I build doesn't have padding under the lace so I don't encounter that issue.

Terrific looking work Ian.

Very nice.

Dave Theobald

[pilotmill]

nice seat, I love the use of the pattern and braid, looks simple but we all know better, thats what makes it special, the look is clean and simple but a closer look reveals the true custom work. Nicely done.

[Razz]

Very pleasing to the eye.

I have yet to do much lacing, but want to learn, what would be the best book.

I am more of a visual guy, the long written technical explanations are not for me.

Unlike what some other peoples say, I do look more at the pictures than read the articles.

[TomSwede]

Boring??

Depends on what customer is seeking!!

I think it looks excellent, very clean and elegant and love the gator/croc hide.

Less is more and the very nice braiding makes it stand out very well!

I love this seat, professional to the bone!!

Tom