Here is one for Donny Loos at Sucker Punch

[David]

that is really a nicely done seat David - deceptively simple looking - looks tight, really nice technical lacingi was surprised though that you dye after assembly......could you have put a gel pad in the seat center and made the appliqués area semi-functional?

SteveWhen you build a seat with this dry lacing technique, there is about zero tolerance for shrinkage. And this leather will shrink, It is the way most seat builders work. As a matter of fact now that I look back....I don't dye anything before assembling. I know is seems strange especially if you build cars or motorcycles....but that's the way it goes.DaveWhen you build a seat with this dry lacing technique, there is about zero tolerance for shrinkage. And this leather will shrink, It is the way most seat builders work. As a matter of fact now that I look back....I don't dye anything before assembling. I know is seems strange especially if you build cars or motorcycles....but that's the way it goes. Not sure about the gel thing....they are a pretty pricey option on a seat that is already over $400. I don't think it would work too well you would still have to back the suede with something it is too thin to stand on its own, it needs to be adhered to something.Dave

[halfbreed]

SteveWhen you build a seat with this dry lacing technique, there is about zero tolerance for shrinkage. And this leather will shrink, It is the way most seat builders work. As a matter of fact now that I look back....I don't dye anything before assembling. I know is seems strange especially if you build cars or motorcycles....but that's the way it goes.DaveWhen you build a seat with this dry lacing technique, there is about zero tolerance for shrinkage. And this leather will shrink, It is the way most seat builders work. As a matter of fact now that I look back....I don't dye anything before assembling. I know is seems strange especially if you build cars or motorcycles....but that's the way it goes. Not sure about the gel thing....they are a pretty pricey option on a seat that is already over $400. I don't think it would work too well you would still have to back the suede with something it is too thin to stand on its own, it needs to be adhered to something.Dave

Man, I am so blown away by this stuff. So beautiful and perfect looking. I've also never sat on a seat like this; wouldn't you feel that lacing around the suede or does it sit very flat?

[Spider]

You always amaze me with your seats and all the love that goes into them.

[David]

Man, I am so blown away by this stuff. So beautiful and perfect looking. I've also never sat on a seat like this; wouldn't you feel that lacing around the suede or does it sit very flat?

Sorry for missing this post, "can you feel the lacing?" No this if flat cut lacing and lays very flat. If I use single loop, I put it very close to the edge where you don't actually sit on it.David Theobaldhttp://theobaldleather.com

You always amaze me with your seats and all the love that goes into them.

Thanks spider,The encouragement is always welcome.David Theobaldhttp://theobaldleather.com

[TomSwede]

Thanks for the good explanations David, I'm just suckin it all in and adding to the thinktank!

You're always so good with having pics to show your stuff aswell.

Tom

[redwinger]

This "in progress" seat will be a different. There is no tooling on the front. The black suede split will be surrounded by black leather....All black veggie leather will be Neat Lac'ed to make it glossy and contrast with the suede insert. Should be pretty classy looking.

Dave Theobald

Hi Dave...you're right, that is a classy looking seat...I saw the pic's of the finished product, and I also saw a picture of a "just started seat and was wondering what you use to punch all the holes for lacing...I have a hand rotary punch, but I'm thinking that has to be pretty hard and slow.

Phil

[David]

Hi Dave...you're right, that is a classy looking seat...I saw the pic's of the finished product, and I also saw a picture of a "just started seat and was wondering what you use to punch all the holes for lacing...I have a hand rotary punch, but I'm thinking that has to be pretty hard and slow.

Phil

Hey Phil,

Thanks for looking at this oldie, I use a 1/8" straight punch available from Tandy....takes about 45min to lay out and punch all 200 holes in the front and back.

a bit longer when there are the additional holes for decorative lace.

Dave Theobald

[redwinger]

Hey Phil,

Thanks for looking at this oldie, I use a 1/8" straight punch available from Tandy....takes about 45min to lay out and punch all 200 holes in the front and back.

a bit longer when there are the additional holes for decorative lace.

Dave Theobald

Dave ...Thanks for your quick reply...I haven't been a member very long, and I'm impressed with the work I see and the friendly help...I haven't been doing much with carving, but I've been doing upholstery work for several years...I decided to re-build and re-upholster my personal motorcycle seat as a first try in leather...since then I've re-padded, re-build and re-upholstered several (mostly for touring bikes)...now that I've seen your work, it's got me thinking about a new seat for my bike again (this time carved)...I'm attaching a picture of the seat I have on my bike now...all leather except for the passenger backrest which is factory stock...Thanks again for the info.

Phil

P.S. also attaching a pic of a maul I made

[David]

Dave ...Thanks for your quick reply...I haven't been a member very long, and I'm impressed with the work I see and the friendly help...I haven't been doing much with carving, but I've been doing upholstery work for several years...I decided to re-build and re-upholster my personal motorcycle seat as a first try in leather...since then I've re-padded, re-build and re-upholstered several (mostly for touring bikes)...now that I've seen your work, it's got me thinking about a new seat for my bike again (this time carved)...I'm attaching a picture of the seat I have on my bike now...all leather except for the passenger backrest which is factory stock...Thanks again for the info.

Phil

P.S. also attaching a pic of a maul I made

Nice looking work Phil, That is going to be a serious challenge to make a seat for that bike. Post some pics as you work your way through the job.

Thanks again,

Dave Theobald