Latest step by step seat build

[Storm]

Kate and Storm,

Thanks for the nice comments.  The seat took a bit longer than I expected but I'll blame it on Thanksgiving.... it couldn't be the lazy seat maker.

Dave

Turkigibliti non carborundum-Don't let the turkey grind you down. Next time the bird can get stuffed and you can lace here closed! LOL!

[David]

It is finally finished.

Thanks to all who stopped by this thread to check it out.

I hope I covered some things that were not covered before.

Also thanks for all the encouragement.

Dave

[terrahyd]

david;;; I would hope that is a keeper.....I WOULD NOT WISH TO SEE LEAVE THE SHOP...GREAT WORK DUDE ALMOST MAKES ME WANT TO DO MORE THAN BUCKLES....DOC..........

[cem]

That is absolutely stunning David, I love that rich golden colour on seats I hope it's off to a good home someone who knows how to take good care of it.

Cheers,

Clair

[oldtimer]

WOW, David ! Excellent work ! Thank´s for sharing !

/ Knut

[Gray]

David...thanks for again taking the time to document the process. It was a write-up of one of your seat builds that inspired me to get into bike leather about 4 years ago, which is a big part of what I do now. Now if you would just bottle your talent for design...

I believe I'm gonna be ordering some of that lace...'roo is pricey, but so nice to work with, and I'm guessing it wears well since you've been using it for so long. I've 'bout had it with the cowhide lace...breaks easy like you said, and the quality seems to be going south. I think you've made a believer out of me.

--Phl

[scottishshoemaker]

Dave this and all your seats are top notch sir. Well done man!!

Just one question what space between each hole centre when using 1/4" lace?

[David]

Once again, thanks to all who took time to follow this thread and for the kind words.

They really do mean a lot.

The 1/8" inch holes are about 3/8" on center on the front....very slightly more on the rear leather because it is larger.

Dave

[Macrdhu]

Inspiring!

I'm new to leather craft and have just started my first carving so answers really helpful.

Great to have somewhere to ask questions when some find me.

[tomknox]

first off great seat dave!! few questions: 1) i thought that you were supossed to dye before lacing, do you normally dye after its complete? 2) i looked up those seat pans, do you get the F-T-W seat pan type? their website is a little confusing! 3) also, could you speak a little on your dye methods, products, and the final buff etc...? thanks soooo much! this has been really helpful!