Second Signature Seat

[David]

Dave the seat looks great ofcourse!! 1.) Could you let use new guys in on how the glass slicker works, what the benefits are and such? 2.) could you say a little something about the color edge lace? i've looked around for a few different laces and was just wondering about the lace your using, it seems to be thicker. are there any other laces that you use or would be ok to use on a seat? 3.) I've noticed that many people are doing the tooling like you have around your name on the bottom, is there a name for that technique and is it done with different sized seeders or what? Thanks Dave!!!!!!!!!

No problem tom.

1. The glass slicker is from Barry King and is a work of art, a beautiful tool. The edge of the glass is radiused front and back and there is a very slight curve from side to side on the glass..... really amazing quality. It is used to smooth the surface of the leather prior to carving and it also compacts the fibers of the hide. The smooth surface tools beautifully and the compacting is necessary if you happen to be using a hide that is "buttery soft". The technique is to case the leather and then pull the slicker over it, applying as much force as you can. Rotate the hide and repeat the process until you've done it 4-5 times and covered all the hide. Just running your hand over it will show you the difference. And no, the slicker does not leave streaks in your hide....that's because of the curved edge on the glass.

2. The color edge lacing, it is colored when manufactured and comes in a dozen or so colors, some really useful colors and some I would never consider using.. It is 1/4" wide and there is NOTHING that compares to kangaroo lace.

The lace came from Jim Downey, but Jim has retired and sold the business. As soon as I get the information on the new owners location, I will post it here. Hopefully the owner will begin advertising here.

3. If you are talking about the border on the large circle, that is a stamp by Barry King. If you are referring to the pebbling, that is a stamp by Pro Tools from Hide Crafters (tools PA003, PA004 and PA005). If you are talking about the rope border around my website, that is part of the name stamp by Grey Ghost Graphics.....

I hope that covers everything,

Thanks for taking a look,

Dave

Edited December 21, 2009 by David

[TroyS]

Troy,

I've been told that the new owner does a lot more shows than Jim did, will have a website for the lace and I HOPE will become a member here and advertise here.

The prices are supposed to be the same.

Dave

I hope so! Happy Holidays!

[tomknox]

Thanks Dave, that helps alot! I bought the buckstitch book by Stohlman but it did'nt talk much about different laces. Thanks!

[David]

All, Especially Troy......

The new lace company:

Y-Knot Lace

PO Box 2158

Kalispell, MT 59903

The proprietor's name is

Barb Sorenson

She works for Ron's Tool Company and will still continue to work for Ron and attend shows selling the tools and lace.

She should be receiving Jim's entire stock of lace some time this week or early next week. That means she'll have

23 different colors in 6 sizes.

I certainly wish Barb well in her endeavor.

David Theobald

Edited December 21, 2009 by David

[David]

Here is the finished seat.

Dave

[David]

I promised Jeff 6 seats. Here are the first two.

[leatheroo]

damm, drool on my keyboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[David]

Thanks for taking a look, glad you liked them

Dave

[wvcraftsman]

David, you are a true craftsman!! Those are incredible!! Keep us posted on the others.

[TroyS]

Damn Dave! Those are spectacular!

And it figures, after you told me about Jim, I received the notification in the mail the next day! All the prices are the same as far as I can tell...

Troy