Johanna Report post Posted April 27, 2009 David started doing leatherwork when he was making knives, and one day, a few years ago, he decided to make seats. A zillion seats later, he has developed his own carving style and specialty "old school" custom seats. He is very casual and nonchalant about his work, but it's really very good, and since he is not the type to brag on himself, I decided to do it for him. I was tickled to see David and ClayB's awards at the show, and here is a pic of David's seat, ribbons and plaque. (I am getting ready to put up show pics in a few minutes!) Way to go, David! Congratulations! ~J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Great job, David! Your work is outstanding and a model for us all. Congratulations! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Awesome as usual, I love your seats:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Love it! Phenomenal! russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Everyone was whispering about the finger cut carving David did on the back of the seat, and some people were afraid to pick the seat up, but they really wanted to look. I said, it's okay, it's a bike seat! You can pick it up, you won't hurt it! They examined the braiding, and they loved the finger cuts. Here is a pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mendedbowl Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Congratulations David! wonderful work! and the finger cuts are just lovely ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Congratulations David!!!! That's a beautiful seat and it's great to see it get the recognition it deserves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Congratulations! Well deserved David. Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Congratulations David!!!! That's a beautiful seat and it's great to see it get the recognition it deserves. Now that's the truth! Congratulations!! Well deserved! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted April 28, 2009 The guy puts together one mean seat!! Glad Johanna showed the goodies underneath. I remember how he had similar cool stuff under his winning seat at IFOLG '08. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Congratulations David!!! I'm a big fan of your work and I really love that fingercarving!!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kustomizer Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Beautiful Seat! Well deserved!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyChef Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Awesome David! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Congrats! Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azrider Report post Posted April 30, 2009 I have soo much to learn. Your work is awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McJeep Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Beeeeeautiful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted April 30, 2009 well done david! i hope to see some of your work in person one of these days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honda Report post Posted May 1, 2009 that seat look very good I hop mine come out that good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted May 3, 2009 To everyone, Thank you for all your kind words. They are much appreciated and mean a lot to me. I was thrilled when I received the news on the "Best of" plaque. It is my first and that makes it very special. Again, thanks for all the encouragement. The people of this site are terrific. David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardb Report post Posted May 3, 2009 Here's slightly bigger photo I took: (never did see the finger carvings! Found out about them well after I was taking pictures, and then never made it back to look.) Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted May 3, 2009 Here's slightly bigger photo I took: (never did see the finger carvings! Found out about them well after I was taking pictures, and then never made it back to look.) Brent Thanks Howard, Much appreciated...I always like to have pictures from the show. Dave Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amaral Report post Posted May 12, 2009 Congratulations Dave. Well deserved. I´m a big fan of your work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KliffsKustomHouse Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Awesome David!!! Your work continues to inspire. I've become better at this through your advice and photos of your work. Congratulations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericluther Report post Posted June 18, 2009 what type of knife/blade is typically used to make finger cuts?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted June 18, 2009 what type of knife/blade is typically used to make finger cuts?? Finger cuts are done with swivel knives. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
