David Posted October 9, 2012 Report 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
Members benlilly1 Posted October 9, 2012 Members Report 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
Members Anacott Steel Posted October 9, 2012 Members Report Posted October 9, 2012 A piece of art ! Very nice. Quote
2hole Posted October 9, 2012 Report 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
Members Cyberthrasher Posted October 9, 2012 Members Report Posted October 9, 2012 Awesome as always David. Now, what else have you been doing Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Mike Craw Posted October 10, 2012 Report Posted October 10, 2012 David, Fantastic as usual! I am always amazed. Mike Quote My choice early in life was either to be a piano-player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. Harry S. Truman
Ambassador leatheroo Posted October 10, 2012 Ambassador Report Posted October 10, 2012 Excellent!!! Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Moderator immiketoo Posted October 10, 2012 Moderator Report 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 Learnleather.com
David Posted October 10, 2012 Author Report Posted October 10, 2012 The leather is 7-8 oz veg tanned. The leather holds up fine Quote
Members Horrrk Posted October 10, 2012 Members Report 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 Being defeated isn't the worst thing in life..giving up, is..
David Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Posted October 11, 2012 The leather is 7-8 oz veg tanned. The leather holds up fine Quote
Members sherlockian100 Posted October 11, 2012 Members Report Posted October 11, 2012 Looks great.. Nice clean toolin and great dye job! Quote Don't focus so hard on making a living, that you forget to make a life!
David Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Posted October 11, 2012 Thank you everyone for checking it out. Let me know if you have any questions. Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted October 11, 2012 Moderator Report 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 Learnleather.com
David Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Posted October 11, 2012 I use Fiebings Leather Balm with Atom Wax or Aussie Leather Conditioner. Hope this helps Dave Quote
David Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report 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
Members Horrrk Posted October 13, 2012 Members Report 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 Being defeated isn't the worst thing in life..giving up, is..
Members Jimbob Posted October 14, 2012 Members Report 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 http://www.elfwood.com/~alien883 First it is just leather....then it is what-ever I can dream off...
David Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report 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
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted October 15, 2012 Members Report 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 No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Members PANTHER Posted October 15, 2012 Members Report 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
Members gord Posted October 17, 2012 Members Report 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
David Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report 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
Members Rogueshadow Posted October 26, 2012 Members Report 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
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