David Report post Posted October 9, 2012 This one is nearly finished. A few touchups to be done when it has dried a bit. Then it is off to Iowa to Papa Clutch Customs. Dave Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted October 9, 2012 Very nice! Awesome detail and that star just jumps out at you! I was wondering when you were going to post again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anacott Steel Report post Posted October 9, 2012 A piece of art ! Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2hole Report post Posted October 9, 2012 That is another amazing seat. You are truely a master at them and thank you for sharing it with us it has been a while since you've posted anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted October 9, 2012 Awesome as always David. Now, what else have you been doing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Craw Report post Posted October 10, 2012 David, Fantastic as usual! I am always amazed. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted October 10, 2012 Excellent!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted October 10, 2012 Nice seat. What do you use for a final finish? Is your leather soft or hard? I'm curious because I wonder how the leather will wear or withstand sweat or weather. Either way, its an awesome creation! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted October 10, 2012 The leather is 7-8 oz veg tanned. The leather holds up fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horrrk Report post Posted October 10, 2012 Beautiful seat and outstanding work David..I love the design and also the lacing on it.. I saved some pages yesterday on the subject of lacing, so I'll be adding them to my 'Must Study' list, for future reference Regards Phil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted October 11, 2012 The leather is 7-8 oz veg tanned. The leather holds up fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherlockian100 Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Looks great.. Nice clean toolin and great dye job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Thank you everyone for checking it out. Let me know if you have any questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted October 11, 2012 Thank you everyone for checking it out. Let me know if you have any questions. Hey David, What do you use to finish the seat? Is it water resistant or do you advise keeping the seat covered in the rain? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted October 11, 2012 I use Fiebings Leather Balm with Atom Wax or Aussie Leather Conditioner. Hope this helps Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted October 13, 2012 Phil, Tandy sells this neat little booklet for about $5.. it is call How to Lace......no author. It is well worth the money. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horrrk Report post Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks. I'll have a look for that Dave, and I appreciate it.. When I finally get to the leather part of my bike seat. my intention is to lace it, so it's gotta be neat as I can make it.. Small steps..lol Still working on a metal base to cover my petrol tank, before I can get on with the seat base..those crafty designers at Suzuki have hidden it under me bum on that bike.!! Phil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted October 14, 2012 super nice seat, very good carving and detailed work as usuall....dont care for the second row of braiding, be a pain in the inner thights...especially on long trips with curves involved....these braids will rubb ya raw!\ Also love the star, looks cool!! James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted October 14, 2012 Jimbob the inner row of lacing is very soft kangaroo, you can't even feel it. The calf skin lace, yeah, that will rub you raw.... but not this stuff. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St8LineGunsmith Report post Posted October 15, 2012 Wow That is a good looking solo seat the tooling is sharp and clean, very neatly done I like how the piston and connecting rod in the hand looks like it is out in front of the background most of the time it everything seems to blend in with the background but yours actually has the illusion of depth. is that a mexican round braid? and what is that other lace called? do you make your own set plates? sorry for all the questions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PANTHER Report post Posted October 15, 2012 Clean design, outstanding braiding as always. Just noticed the two dots and one slash mark in the design--- any reason why or am I making something out of nothing? Panther Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gord Report post Posted October 17, 2012 This one is nearly finished. A few touchups to be done when it has dried a bit. Then it is off to Iowa to Papa Clutch Customs. Dave Theobald That is an incredibly nice piece of motorcycle art, I envy anyone who is capable of putting out that level of perfection! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted October 26, 2012 panther, The two dots are registration marks just in case my artwork moves as I transferring it to leather.....can't find the slash you mentioned. St8LineGunsmith The lacing around the edge is indeed Mexican Round Braid or basket weave. The smaller row of lace is purely decorative and is called single loop. I hope that helps. Dave Theobald Thanks to all who checked out my seat. Let me know if you have questions. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogueshadow Report post Posted October 26, 2012 Awesome job! I really like the lineart style of your tooling, it really stands out. The color and contrast is really nice as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
