David Report post Posted March 18, 2008 I did a seat on this seat pan a few months ago and called it big and ugly.....I still don't care for the proportions of the seat....it is just too wide for it's length. But it is what the customer ordered. David Theobald www.theobaldleather.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sawyer Report post Posted March 18, 2008 I did a seat on this seat pan a few months ago and called it big and ugly.....I still don't care for the proportions of the seat....it is just too wide for it's length. But it is what the customer ordered.David Theobald www.theobaldleather.com the seat looks good, i like the design. what kind of motorcycle is it going on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted March 18, 2008 the seat looks good, i like the design. what kind of motorcycle is it going on?Hey Tom,It's going on a Sucker Punch.DaveHey Tom,It's going on a Sucker Punch. He bought the bike last year. With another of my seats on it. Decided he wanted a wider one.....It should be interesting to see how it looks on an SPS bike.... by the way it is NOT going on one of their "meathooks".Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Top notch as usual, special order? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Top notch as usual, special order? Yup special order indeed. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Looks really good to me! I like the design with the skulls and the florals (are tose called thistles, the kind that itches when touched?), the look very good on leather. Sweet job! BTW, didn't you do a tutorial on those kind of inlaid braids and if so do you happen to know if they are online anywhere? My fingers aren't sore yet so maybe I should try something new! I look forward to see this one finished, I think it's kinda cool seat. Prolly depends on what kinda bike it'll go on to see the whole outcome of this one. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleyz Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Looks good David. Can't wait to see it done. Shirley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ETW Grumpy Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Is that one gonna get colored or is it done? I didn't know Ohio was Bandidos country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted March 18, 2008 (edited) Tom, I don't have a pic of the exact bike that it is going on, but it is a green and black version of this bike. David Theobald http://www.theobaldleather.com Edited March 18, 2008 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nocturne Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Lookin' good. Got a question, though. Why use the round holes to do the lacing? Wouldn't the slits a lacing chisel would make be tighter looking? Or is it just personal preference? Just wondering... I just started learning to lace this past week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Lookin' good.Got a question, though. Why use the round holes to do the lacing? Wouldn't the slits a lacing chisel would make be tighter looking? Or is it just personal preference? Just wondering... I just started learning to lace this past week. Good question, I've been asked several times....on a motorcycle seat, I pull the lacing VERY VERY tight....the slits would tear right out....Holes never tear. David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Looks good David. Can't wait to see it done.ShirleyThanks Shirley....I hope the tooling of those thistles turns out ok....they are pretty difficult to cut.David TheobaldIs that one gonna get colored or is it done? I didn't know Ohio was Bandidos country.This fellow doesn't live in Ohio as far as I know. I believe he is a West Coast biker. But the Bandidos are everywhere. USA and about a dozen other countries as well.David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Nice work Dave !!! I've got family in the Bandidos down here. few Q's. !. - What size lace are you using, I think it's 1/4" on the outside and not sure about the decorative lace . 2. - what type of rivets do you use ? If i remember rite you also glue washers to the pan. 3. - ONce in chat you told me the pans are powder coated and the holes for the rivets predrilled. Where can i get a pan like that ? Thanks Dave. freak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nocturne Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Good question, I've been asked several times....on a motorcycle seat, I pull the lacing VERY VERY tight....the slits would tear right out....Holes never tear.David Theobald Ahhh, Got'cha... Good to know if I ever make a seat. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Nice work Dave !!! I've got family in the Bandidos down here. few Q's. !. - What size lace are you using, I think it's 1/4" on the outside and not sure about the decorative lace . 2. - what type of rivets do you use ? If i remember rite you also glue washers to the pan. 3. - ONce in chat you told me the pans are powder coated and the holes for the rivets predrilled. Where can i get a pan like that ? Thanks Dave. freak hey Freak, Yes, 1/4" kangaroo lace on the outside. The decorative lace is 1/8" calf skin, It doesn't have to be pulled too tight. my rivits are garden variety aluminum pop rivits from my local hardware store my seat pans are by West Eagle.... I used to tell folks to get them from Custom Chrome.... but I there is a problem with them right now.....so I'm not sure where to tell you to go..... try Fabricator Kevin.....he may have them back in stock now. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Soooo envious .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pauly Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Man you're a clever cookie. It looks really good I especially like the filagree real classical look nice and symetrical. Did you use any books as a reference when you drew it or is it all stored up in your noggin. I've always got my eye out for books to improve my drawing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) Man you're a clever cookie. It looks really good I especially like the filagree real classical look nice and symetrical. Did you use any books as a reference when you drew it or is it all stored up in your noggin. I've always got my eye out for books to improve my drawing. Hey Pauly, Well it is a combination of books and noggin. When someone wants a skulls, skeleton etc. I get out my figure drawing book that I used as a student in industrial design. It has all the bones, muscles etc and how to draw them in varying positions. It is an ancient book.....I'm 40 years out of college! The scroll work, described by someone else as a thistle design is right from a computer site..... The typeface, I'll take the blame/credit for that. It is similar to a few I've seen but not an exact copy. Thanks for taking a look at it. check out my site for more. There should be a few new ones apprearing there soon. And keep checking this thread as I post pics of this seat as it progresses. http://theobaldleather.com Edited March 19, 2008 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pauly Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Hey Pauly,Well it is a combination of books and noggin. When someone wants a skulls, skeleton etc. I get out my figure drawing book that I used as a student in industrial design. It has all the bones, muscles etc and how to draw them in varying positions. It is an ancient book.....I'm 40 years out of college! The scroll work, described by someone else as a thistle design is right from a computer site..... The typeface, I'll take the blame/credit for that. It is similar to a few I've seen but not an exact copy. Thanks for taking a look at it. check out my site for more. There should be a few new ones apprearing there soon. And keep checking this thread as I post pics of this seat as it progresses. http://theobaldleather.com Excellent stuff, I've got a lot to look forward to learning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
