paprhangr Report post Posted February 23, 2013 How much lace is needed to do a double loop around a small solo Bobber motorcycle seat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Since i don't do a whole lot of lacing anymore, the number might be off.....but you can get pretty close to the length by measuring the total linear distance and multiplying by 7. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted February 23, 2013 a good rule of thumb.....7 times the distance around.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted February 23, 2013 thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 A Lot!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jax Report post Posted February 23, 2013 I agree with the method of finding the required length, but if I were doing it I'd use lengths of lace no more then 11/2 yards to save the lace from getting raggy & worn, then dry splice as needed. Good luck with your project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted February 23, 2013 more than 7x alot? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowryder Report post Posted February 23, 2013 ok a little off topic but when lacing with short lengths how s best to splice without the join showing???? I am having problem with this, Any suggestions,,???? thankyou JJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Good question, thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted February 23, 2013 you bury the end between the pieces you're lacing and overlap the start/stop of the two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted February 23, 2013 ok a little off topic but when lacing with short lengths how s best to splice without the join showing???? I am having problem with this, Any suggestions,,???? thankyou JJ Steps 6 - 8. It's pretty much the same for any lacing technique. If you're only going through one piece of leather, then you can cut a slit in the edge to make a pocket for the lace to sit it, but make sure your leather is thick enough to do that first. http://www.kingsmerecrafts.com/page96.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
womack32 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 If small (8-13 inches) one full roll should be sufficient for a medium-large lace. Smaller lace and shorter hole pattern may take more. I would get two rolls just in case, especially if you want to re-lace, or begin a new seat, or project, later on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paprhangr Report post Posted April 17, 2013 thanks, 9 x the laced length worked for the mexican round braid. I used 1/4" Roo 3/8" hole spacing on my seat I cut lace lengths at my arms span about 1.5 yds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
