"a Motorcycle Seat ?!" Out Of My Comfort Zone

[George B]

Well, I guess I'll give it a try, worst that can happen is some lost time and a little leather.

I'm sure I'll have questions.

Thanks every one for responding, George

[Cyberthrasher]

Well, I guess I'll give it a try, worst that can happen is some lost time and a little leather.

I'm sure I'll have questions.

Thanks every one for responding, George

If you're not sure of anything along the way just post it up. I can get a couple others involved too if we get hung up on how to explain something.

[George B]

If you're not sure of anything along the way just post it up. I can get a couple others involved too if we get hung up on how to explain something.

Thanks very much, you guys have been a big help already and I'm sure I'll be asking questions. George

[LeatherSmith68]

George, I know if you can make the saddle that you are standing in from of in your pic, you can knock this out of the park. Be sure and post some pics as you go.

[Bluesman]

George, this right up your alley. Think about it and get the entire project straight in your mind. Think about covering a mini saddle. You'll do fantastic. Have at it!!!

[chancey77]

OK SOMEONE GIVE THE GOOD OLE BOY SOME REAL ANSWERS!

1st is the mounting bolts on the Pan? I see the bolts for the swing arm but not the springs!

So get those wielded in first and clean up those sloppy wields.

after that;;

Foam: get some black closed cell foam or even the kind of foam used in gym matts, but it needs to be a closed cell no matter what. Home Depot should have some 1/2"-1" closed cell for wrapping pipes with normally sold in 4x8 sheets.

1. Spray glue or Contact Glue on the foam and leave it bigger than the pan at first after it is glued on take an old sharp knife and cut off the extra foam.

Get yourself a sanding drum paddle thing that goes on a drill and round off the edges and shape the foam.

like in this link....

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=39248

2.Make your leather pattern 1cm larger than the pan after the foam is on.

Do this for the bottom as well, but I tend to leave the bottom ruff cut much bigger until it is dyed/stained/oiled and ready to glue on.

3. Do your tooling or whatever you want on the top piece, then contact cement the top on and the bottom and then use a pair of shears or heavy scissors to cut the bottom to the shape of the top pattern....

Punch holes for lace or sew it together however he wants it.....

If you really don't want to do it...JUST MAIL IT TO ME:) I'll do the job for ya;)

Any more questions?

It is easy as falling off the bar stool! A saddle guy like you should have no problem I know but working out of your element even for me can be stressful and I think it is better to ask than to not ask!

I hope this helps a bit!

Good Luck!!!!!

Or MAIL IT TO ME:)

[Cyberthrasher]

OK SOMEONE GIVE THE GOOD OLE BOY SOME REAL ANSWERS!

1st is the mounting bolts on the Pan? I see the bolts for the swing arm but not the springs!

So get those wielded in first and clean up those sloppy wields.

I didn't even notice the lack of spring mounts..... duh

But, the holes appear to be there for it if that counts for anything.