Newest seat

[David]

Tom,

It was very tight to carve the fins. Just go slow and don't rush it. It will look great. Let me know if you find a line drawing of shovelhead. I've been looking for one.

Beautiful ride. Very impressive list of hand made pieces to and they all look great. Congrats on the win at the Southwest Veterans Bike show. It was well deserved.

I see there is carving on the seat. Is it a seat you have shown here before?

The seat in this thread is a Fab Kevin seat pan and is the HEAVIEST pan I've ever been given to work with. The pan was work of art all by its self.

Thanks for checking out the seat.

Dave Theobald

Edited December 11, 2008 by David

[Sawyer]

here's a pic of the seat, it was on here about a year ago.

this is the 1st seat i ever did, i needed one for the bobber and thought i made pretty much of the parts anyway, i might as well try the seat too.

Thanks for the tips.

I'll keep my eyes open for a shovelhead pic

[Kustomizer]

Thanks David for the reply. Makes sense to finish it after it's assembled. I have tons to learn and it helps so much to hear how people who have been doing it for awhile have done it, thanks!

[Greybeard]

Very Nice work David!

As an Aspiring Leather worker and Tattoo artist, it is always nice to see a Master at work.

I always learn so much.

One question, With all the holes dose the seat act as a sponge after it rains?

Thanks,

[David]

Very Nice work David!

As an Aspiring Leather worker and Tattoo artist, it is always nice to see a Master at work.

I always learn so much.

One question, With all the holes dose the seat act as a sponge after it rains?

Thanks,

Greybeard,

I use closed cell foam, the stuff they use in boat seats and lawn furniture. It does not retain water.

Thanks for looking

Dave

[Sasquatch]

What type of adhesive do you use? If any?

[David]

What type of adhesive do you use? If any?

There is no adhesive in the seat at all.

Dave Theobald

[chainftw]

dave your work is incredibly inspiring . one question for you, are the top and bottom leather pieces the same length and width in size on this seat.

[David]

dave your work is incredibly inspiring . one question for you, are the top and bottom leather pieces the same length and width in size on this seat.

The top and bottom are not even close to being the same size. I've uploaded a pic of the leathers for this seat.

Dave Theobald

Edited January 18, 2009 by David

[chainftw]

The top and bottom are not even close to being the same size. I've uploaded a pic of the leathers for this seat.

Dave Theobald

that is what i thought the top looks smaller but how do you get the holes to line up? i thought of making the top piece with the holes spaced properley and then putting it on a copy machine and inlarg it a few percent . i dont usually cover the bottom of the pan ,i just braid a border to the top and bend and mold it over. i tryed doing with a leather bottom and it just wouldent line up ,but the top was the smaller piece. any help,input or ideas would be greatley appreciated,