Working On A New Seat.

[scottishshoemaker]

As always David. WOW!!

[Spinner]

I'll definitely show the finished product, but it may be a while. This seat goes with a p-pad, made by Roger. When I have both of them in my shop, I'll dye and use antiquing paste on both at the same time.

Dave Theobald

Just curious Dave, this is the first time I've remember you mentioning a collaboration...special request or did it just work out that way?

Chris

[Mike Craw]

Hey Dave!

Your work is always awsome, on a par for bikes as what Bobby does for Sheridan style. I have had several requests to do some bike seats as a result of some seat and scabbard work I did for a modern twist on the 1943 WLA as a fund raiser for the Wounded Warrior Project. I'll post some shots of the bike when it's done, but I have really hesitated accepting any of the inquiries, partly because this was the first bike seat I ever did and the results fell far short of your work. Building saddles and building motorcycle seats are really different animals!

The other thing I've noticed is that there is a reduced response in most of the catagories. I think part of it, in the case of your work, is that once somebody has written "fantastic" there ain't much left to be said. It may also be that folks are so busy in their own working life that it's like a brief time-out to look at some photos of great work and then back to the grind. Whichever it is, it's pretty general and not just about biker gear.

Anyway, thanks for posting and keeping me out of the bike seat game

Mike

[David]

Just curious Dave, this is the first time I've remember you mentioning a collaboration...special request or did it just work out that way?

Chris

Chris,

I've done one other collaboration with Roger, the other one is on my site., it has been a while, but they seem to work out well. Roger does such a neat job on them.

Pic attached.

Dave

[David]

Hey Dave!

Your work is always awsome, on a par for bikes as what Bobby does for Sheridan style. I have had several requests to do some bike seats as a result of some seat and scabbard work I did for a modern twist on the 1943 WLA as a fund raiser for the Wounded Warrior Project. I'll post some shots of the bike when it's done, but I have really hesitated accepting any of the inquiries, partly because this was the first bike seat I ever did and the results fell far short of your work. Building saddles and building motorcycle seats are really different animals!

The other thing I've noticed is that there is a reduced response in most of the catagories. I think part of it, in the case of your work, is that once somebody has written "fantastic" there ain't much left to be said. It may also be that folks are so busy in their own working life that it's like a brief time-out to look at some photos of great work and then back to the grind. Whichever it is, it's pretty general and not just about biker gear.

Anyway, thanks for posting and keeping me out of the bike seat game

Mike

Mike,

Thanks for taking a look at the Time 2 Fly seat. But, I have to say that there are few if any in the leather world today who can or should be compared to Bobby Park. Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate the compliment, it is just that Bobby is in a class all by himself. Taking a class and picking his brain is probably #1 on my bucket list.

Thanks again for looking, I'll keep posting as long there are a few still looking at them.

Dave

Edited October 17, 2011 by David

[Spinner]

Mike,

Thanks for taking a look at the Time 2 Fly seat. But, I have to say that there are few if any in the leather world today who can or should be compared to Bobby Park. Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate the compliment, it is just that Bobby is in a class all by himself. Taking a class and picking his brain is probably #1 on my bucket list.

Thanks again for looking, I'll keep posting as long there are a few still looking at them.

Dave

I second that...I'd have a hard time choosing between Bobby & Peter Main, both are what I'd consider the "Idols" if there were such a thing in leatherworking.

[dragonspit]

Beautiful work as always Dave. your work is something to aspire to. as for lack of notation. well, I think ya got a couple things going on. I am guilty of this first one. your stuff is so good, it gets mundane to post,,,great job dave, wonderful seat dave, perfect as always dave. I mean, how much of that can you write, lol. You have become a staple and a beacon for seat artists to say the least. so i think a little of that. I think the economy that has everything down, plays another percentage to a certain aspect. You wouldnt think much on a forum, but if your draggin $$ wise, a cool bike seat is past talking about to folks. you can tell by the prices of HD's on craigslist. (which I should be taking advantage of , but cant seem to scrap the cash either). another maybe time of year. summer is winding down some of the fringes of the forums a little less active? not sure. but I think its just a period of time,,,,that willl pass, unlike everyone wanted to be like dave. I do.

I was realized surprised, you dye AFTER you do all the lacing?

[Drognan]

Man thats some killer stuff. Looking forward to see more. I have no klue how to do something like that but someday i fill try it out.

[AnthonyD]

Very clean on both sides, this has got to be the best forum anywhere for leather worker's especially when you are self taught and this is your only support. I am guilty of looking at forums and not posting and I just get caught up in work, family, and life. Your a great artist and if you are anything like me you like encouragement and feedback. So I have to say good job and keep posting, everyone loves it.

[Loydo50]

I like many love your work Dave and i hop you keep posting!

By the way how did you apply the black with out getting it everywhere. Did you mask of the area and airbrush the black?