Sanch Report post Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Ok so few of you know my shop had a fire but I'm back from the ash with a renewed sense of things here's the first thing off the bench this one is for me enjoy and as always comments welcome ...stealf... Added a couple more pix. Edited August 10, 2011 by stealfdawg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishful Report post Posted August 10, 2011 The bottom of the seat kinda looks like a snake skin at first. Neat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted August 10, 2011 The bottom of the seat kinda looks like a snake skin at first. Neat. Thanks for the kind words she's comfortable too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks for the kind words she's comfortable too! ALSO I want to thank Mr David Theobald I followed your steps on this seat and found your process it worked well for me hopefully one day I will get to your level! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shacknasty Report post Posted August 18, 2011 A cone Shovelhead with an S&S air cleaner. I like! Good job on the tooling and finish. Lacing looks great and so does the bottom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted August 26, 2011 A cone Shovelhead with an S&S air cleaner. I like! Good job on the tooling and finish. Lacing looks great and so does the bottom. Yup gotta love the cone hehe this is like I said on my scooter 74 FLH bobber. Thanks for the kind words. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chevota Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Is that a leaf sprung seat or am I missing something? I want to do that on my bike. If you get a chance could you post a picture of the seat mounted. Thanks for showing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatdaddy Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Love the seat! Good for you getting back up and running so quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted August 26, 2011 Is that a leaf sprung seat or am I missing something? I want to do that on my bike. If you get a chance could you post a picture of the seat mounted. Thanks for showing. Love the seat! Good for you getting back up and running so quickly. [/quote Thanks for the kind words the seat is solid mounted to a welded plate on my frame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeventhSon Report post Posted August 29, 2011 What dye did you use? and whats your process? I really like the color, and the darker edge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted August 30, 2011 What dye did you use? and whats your process? I really like the color, and the darker edge. I only use fiebiengs and airbrush it on in layers till I get the effect i want then I go back and fade in with black. Thank you for the kind words! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted August 30, 2011 I'm glad the tutorial work well for you. So sorry to hear about the fire....that has to be discouraging. Good work, keep it up. Dave Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted August 30, 2011 I'm glad the tutorial work well for you. So sorry to hear about the fire....that has to be discouraging. Good work, keep it up. Dave Theobald Yea the fire set me back a little but lessons learned were worth it.thank you for the kind words comming from you they are more encouraging your work is outstanding. I am pleased to report I have been commissioned to do a similar seat for a 1954 Pan . Also matching saddle bags. Cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted August 30, 2011 Yea the fire set me back a little but lessons learned were worth it.thank you for the kind words comming from you they are more encouraging your work is outstanding. I am pleased to report I have been commissioned to do a similar seat for a 1954 Pan . Also matching saddle bags. Cool! Be sure you charge enough especially for those saddle bags. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Just Curious. Not being a motorcycle rider, will some one tell me how long the tooling on these seats last? I mean with all the weather and the get on, get off the seat and all the sun exposure they must get. Thanks Joel Edited August 31, 2011 by GrampaJoel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted September 1, 2011 Just Curious. Not being a motorcycle rider, will some one tell me how long the tooling on these seats last? I mean with all the weather and the get on, get off the seat and all the sun exposure they must get. Thanks Joel IMHO as long as the rider cares for it ... mine got bone soaking wet the other day no adverse effects thank you Montana pitch blend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted September 2, 2011 Looks sharp! I like the small details you have on this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted September 7, 2011 Looks sharp! I like the small details you have on this. Double thanks hon the edger works like a dream and the knot brings me luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Hey it looks great! I seen this somewhere before, hummmmm, lol. Great job, looking forward to seeing more of your work Joker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Double thanks hon the edger works like a dream and the knot brings me luck! I should spend more time tying knots then, as we could all use a little extra luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted September 16, 2011 Hey it looks great! I seen this somewhere before, hummmmm, lol. Great job, looking forward to seeing more of your work Joker funny you should mention it ROLMAO!!! seen your work elswhere also and was enspired to try this artform so to you brother a million thanks (to own a shovelhead is to love all shovelheads and all the woes and sweet times in between the woes) see you in the wind ..stealf.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
