Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted June 14, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted June 14, 2008 Great looking seat there Troy, way better than my first attempt. Can't wait to see the finished product. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Members TroyS Posted June 14, 2008 Author Members Report Posted June 14, 2008 Thank you ALL very much! Quote Troy
Members shirleyz Posted June 14, 2008 Members Report Posted June 14, 2008 You know Troy, it's bad enough that you're turning out killer bike seats now that we all have to compete with. But you got an exercise mat for $5.86? I paid 20 bucks for mine. Now I'm mad. ShirleyZ Quote badassseats As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death. ~George Bernard Shaw
TomSwede Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Wow Troy! Looks amazing, tooling is very nice and good in detail (yeah me too, the spokes)and the shine is just awesome on that seat so I gotta ask you what you used to finish it with? Happy sewing!! Tom Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
Members TroyS Posted June 21, 2008 Author Members Report Posted June 21, 2008 Ok, I'm finally done with my first seat and I'd really relish your opinions... I have a tendancy to NEVER be happy with my own work... Please be honest... I lightly wiped Leather Balm w/ Atom Wax on the natural leather to act as a blocker. I applied it ever so lightly as to NOT drive the Leather Balm into the carved and cut lines, leaving the raised areas covered in Leather Balm and the cut/stamped areas unblocked and able to absorb more of the dye. Then I hand buffed it to a medium shine. Then, dipped a rag in Eco-Flo Timber Brown and applied in a medium circular motion. The result is what you see. The, I applied Spray adhesive on the underside of the Pan, and attached a piece of leather to the underside of the seat for protection and looks! I riveted it in place and started punching holes by hand (202 in the bottom, 190 in the top to be exact). Once all the holes were punched, I laced it with Tan Latigo Lace. Once complete, I airbrushed a couple of light coats of Netsfoot Oil on it to seal the color in and weatherproof it. I'm going to deliver it today. I really think he'll be happy... Quote Troy
Members TroyS Posted June 21, 2008 Author Members Report Posted June 21, 2008 Oh yeah... Shirley... the mat came from a friend's exercise kit... but I did see the exact same mat in the CAMPING section @ Wally World for $5.86... They call it a "Sleeping Bag Pad" Thank you for the compliment! Quote Troy
Members leathernut Posted June 21, 2008 Members Report Posted June 21, 2008 nice job,overall...like the color... Quote http://hellbentcustomseats.blogspot.com/
David Posted June 21, 2008 Report Posted June 21, 2008 An admirable first seat Troy, Lots better than my first seat, which NO ONE saw....except my son.. I personally like to make sure that I have steel against steel when mounting the seat. Depending on how its mounted and what mount is used the leather could be crushed during the bolt down process. A full leather back looks great but may not provide the most solid mount. Good job. David Theobald Quote
Members Spider Posted June 22, 2008 Members Report Posted June 22, 2008 I love how it came out. You should really be proud. Now go make another one but with a skull on it damn it!!! LOL jk. Keep up the good work brotha. Quote From the insane mind of SPIDER... http://spiderflesh.com Myspace: Spiderflesh Facebook: Spiderflesh George
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