Members Spinner Posted April 4, 2011 Members Report Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) This was a new learning experience for me...the tank was longer than any I've worked with so far and the client wanted full length versus the normal ones I make that come up about 1/2 way under the dash. The effect was great and allowed me to run the studs all the way over the tank creating a nice horizon effect. After the wet-forming, the bib dimensions are: 27" long, 12" wide and 6" deep (there is another 1-3" of leather wrapped under the tank). Studs are rivet-on 12mm chrome domed spots set 1 1/4" apart on center to match the aftermarket seat the client has. W&C 6oz. with 1/8" kangaroo lace - triple loop lacing with extended tooth for the herringbone effect. Edited April 4, 2011 by Spinner Quote Chris Three Mutts Customs Leather - http://www.threemuttscustoms.com
Ambassador leatheroo Posted April 4, 2011 Ambassador Report Posted April 4, 2011 Your bibs have been fantastic, but this one is my favorite..the full length really does look great!! Do you line the bib to stop the backs of the studs scratching the tank? Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Members GrampaJoel Posted April 4, 2011 Members Report Posted April 4, 2011 Very nicely done, and Matched!! The dye job looks super also. Is it Vinegaroon, or dye? Joel Quote
Members Spinner Posted April 4, 2011 Author Members Report Posted April 4, 2011 Your bibs have been fantastic, but this one is my favorite..the full length really does look great!! Do you line the bib to stop the backs of the studs scratching the tank? Thanks Roo. I do line the bibs with a high quality quilters felt that is nice & soft. To get it cut right, I cut it to the pattern shape , glue it to the bib back using 3m 90 hi-strength spray adhesive and then sew it in spots that won't show like around the dash opening. Once attached, I trim the excess along the lacing at an angle so the felt doesn't show when installed but it protects the paint from the studs and the edge of the lacing (lacing can leave an abrasion line if left to rest on the tank over time). Very nicely done, and Matched!! The dye job looks super also. Is it Vinegaroon, or dye? Joel Thanks Joel. The color is Fiebing Spirit based dye. I do it in 3 steps to ensure I get an even color and fairly good depth. First to rub the bib down with alcohol to clean and open the pores. Just before it is completely dry, I hit it with 1-2 coats of Fiebing Royal Blue using a Preval sprayer to get a base color down. Let dry for about an hour; then 1-2 coats of Fiebing Black, again with a Preval. Let dry overnight. Next day, a good coat of neatsfoots hand rubbed in followed by a hand rubbed coat of Fiebing Black. I use diaper cloth for the hand dye applications as it seems to put more dye on the piece than I get with lambswool. I like the Preval sprayer over a airbrush or tough-up spray gun as it atomizes the dye less...harder to control overspray but it penetrates better than the other two. Quote Chris Three Mutts Customs Leather - http://www.threemuttscustoms.com
Members dragonspit Posted April 5, 2011 Members Report Posted April 5, 2011 Very clean, and very nice. Not only is your work good, its kind of you to let us hear your process as well. Just nice stuff. Bob Quote
Members Spinner Posted April 5, 2011 Author Members Report Posted April 5, 2011 Very clean, and very nice. Not only is your work good, its kind of you to let us hear your process as well. Just nice stuff. Bob Thanks Bob. I've always believed that sharing what little knowledge I have knocking around in my head is me paying my dues to the folks that helped answer my questions when I started out. Pay it Forward and all that. Quote Chris Three Mutts Customs Leather - http://www.threemuttscustoms.com
Members Charke Posted April 5, 2011 Members Report Posted April 5, 2011 That's an incredible piece. Getting such clean lines, you must be very patient with your work. Mark Charke Quote
Members Thumper Posted June 1, 2011 Members Report Posted June 1, 2011 This was a new learning experience for me...the tank was longer than any I've worked with so far and the client wanted full length versus the normal ones I make that come up about 1/2 way under the dash. The effect was great and allowed me to run the studs all the way over the tank creating a nice horizon effect. After the wet-forming, the bib dimensions are: 27" long, 12" wide and 6" deep (there is another 1-3" of leather wrapped under the tank). Studs are rivet-on 12mm chrome domed spots set 1 1/4" apart on center to match the aftermarket seat the client has. W&C 6oz. with 1/8" kangaroo lace - triple loop lacing with extended tooth for the herringbone effect. I want to make one like this for my X. I need details Spinner. My email is woodspinner at sbcglobal dot net if you so choose to email me. Quote Thanks, Dennis
Members Spinner Posted June 2, 2011 Author Members Report Posted June 2, 2011 I want to make one like this for my X. I need details Spinner. My email is woodspinner at sbcglobal dot net if you so choose to email me. email sent...enjoy! Quote Chris Three Mutts Customs Leather - http://www.threemuttscustoms.com
Members Thumper Posted June 2, 2011 Members Report Posted June 2, 2011 email sent...enjoy! Thank you kind sir. Quote Thanks, Dennis
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