Members scottishshoemaker Posted March 17, 2012 Members Report Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) Hi not posted for a while. This is a seat I made, first build but hopefully first of many. Cheers for looking. Edited March 17, 2012 by scottishshoemaker Quote
Members Chavez Posted March 17, 2012 Members Report Posted March 17, 2012 Wow! What a seat! Love it. Quote
Members Cyberthrasher Posted March 18, 2012 Members Report Posted March 18, 2012 Excellent job for a first seat. I keep on getting prodded to do one myself but haven't taken the plunge. Quote
dirtclod Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Nice job on your seat !! I'm betting you will be making more real soon. Quote
Members Jimbob Posted March 19, 2012 Members Report Posted March 19, 2012 Very cool seat, love the color and shape...let us see more seats!! Greetings James Quote
Members scottishshoemaker Posted March 19, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks guys! Jimbob its my first so just hang in there! Quote
Members scottishshoemaker Posted May 22, 2012 Author Members Report Posted May 22, 2012 Finally got this seat sold! The gut who bought it builds chop/bobbers and requires seats!! Just found a new partnership!! Quote
Members josecheo Posted May 22, 2012 Members Report Posted May 22, 2012 Finally got this seat sold! The gut who bought it builds chop/bobbers and requires seats!! Just found a new partnership!! [/qu nice seat. i would like to make my own seat for my bike. what oz of leather did you use Quote
Members scottishshoemaker Posted May 24, 2012 Author Members Report Posted May 24, 2012 Hi I don't know the oz as I only use irons or mm's. But it's 3.2 - 3.5mm for the top and 2.8 for the bottom panel. Hope this helps. Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted May 24, 2012 Ambassador Report Posted May 24, 2012 Fine piece of Workmanship. Quote
Members josecheo Posted May 24, 2012 Members Report Posted May 24, 2012 Hi I don't know the oz as I only use irons or mm's. But it's 3.2 - 3.5mm for the top and 2.8 for the bottom panel. Hope this helps. thank you Quote
Members WinterBear Posted May 24, 2012 Members Report Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) thank you Hi josecheo. Springfield leather has chart for mm to oz. conversions. http://springfieldle...g%20Leather.pdf So about 8oz/9oz for the top, and about 7oz for the bottom. Edited May 24, 2012 by WinterBear Quote
Members chancey77 Posted May 25, 2012 Members Report Posted May 25, 2012 I like the lace pattern...I may have to borrow that:) Quote
Members GrampaJoel Posted May 25, 2012 Members Report Posted May 25, 2012 I love the seat! Very nice job on you're first seat. It may be the way it is photographed, but I dont recognize the edge lacing style. Please share. Thanks Joel. Quote
Members scottishshoemaker Posted May 30, 2012 Author Members Report Posted May 30, 2012 I love the seat! Very nice job on you're first seat. It may be the way it is photographed, but I dont recognize the edge lacing style. Please share. Thanks Joel. Hi it's meant be Mexican round braid! I don't think I got my last lace in the right direction as it looks a bit of. Customer was delighted tho!! Cheers all for comments!! Quote
Members GrampaJoel Posted May 30, 2012 Members Report Posted May 30, 2012 GrampaJoel, on 25 May 2012 - 08:45 AM, said: I love the seat! Very nice job on you're first seat. It may be the way it is photographed, but I dont recognize the edge lacing style. Please share. Thanks Joel. scottishshoemaker Hi it's meant be Mexican round braid! I don't think I got my last lace in the right direction as it looks a bit of. Customer was delighted tho!! Cheers all for comments! Well I think it looks cool braided that way! That's why I ask. I might give it a try. Quote
Members scottishshoemaker Posted May 30, 2012 Author Members Report Posted May 30, 2012 Cheers man! Quote
Members shadowryder Posted June 1, 2012 Members Report Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Really Great seat,well done, can you give us a side on shot so that we can see the braiding detail, Thanks JJ. Edited June 1, 2012 by shadowryder Quote
Members jmkjmk2 Posted June 1, 2012 Members Report Posted June 1, 2012 EXCELLENT WORK!! LOOKS GORGEOUS! Quote
Members scottishshoemaker Posted June 17, 2012 Author Members Report Posted June 17, 2012 Hi JJ. Will do next time near pc! Using my iPhone just now! Quote
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