Question Re: Exotic Leather

[bema]

I have a customer who wants a bobber seat done in sharkskin. Which way should the grain of the leather go? Front-to-back? Or side-to-side?

I have a piece that will work perfectly if it goes on with the grain side-to-side, but I was wondering if there's a "right" direction that the grain should be going.

Thanks!

[Shooter McGavin]

Is there a right way? I would think it's based on personal preference. Of which, mine would be running it at a slight angle.

When all else fails, talk to the customer and ask them which direction they prefer?

Post pics when youre done. A sharkskin bike seat sounds sexy.

[K-Man]

Here's one I did on a Dyna Low Rider. On the sides of the seat, we ran it front to back; on the center of the seat, we ran it side to side; on the bags, we ran it front to back.

[bema]

Thanks, Shooter! The angle sounds like a good way to go. And, checking with the customer makes entirely too much sense.

Is there a right way? I would think it's based on personal preference. Of which, mine would be running it at a slight angle.

When all else fails, talk to the customer and ask them which direction they prefer?

Post pics when youre done. A sharkskin bike seat sounds sexy.

[bema]

Thanks, Shooter! The angle sounds like a good way to go. And, checking with the customer makes entirely too much sense.

Is there a right way? I would think it's based on personal preference. Of which, mine would be running it at a slight angle.

When all else fails, talk to the customer and ask them which direction they prefer?

Post pics when youre done. A sharkskin bike seat sounds sexy.

[bema]

Thanks, K-Man! This set looks awesome! I appreciate the pics and your taking time to respond. Helps a lot.

Here's one I did on a Dyna Low Rider. On the sides of the seat, we ran it front to back; on the center of the seat, we ran it side to side; on the bags, we ran it front to back.