David Report post Posted February 2, 2008 Here is the most complicated seat design I've done thus far. Comments welcome. Dave Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolvenstien Report post Posted February 2, 2008 absolutely beautiful! Please continue to update this with pix in every step of construction! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidemechanic Report post Posted February 2, 2008 OUTRAGIOUS MAN!! Can't wait to see that one finished. GH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jammon Report post Posted February 2, 2008 Outstanding!!!! Please do up with pics as you progress on the seat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oscar B Report post Posted February 2, 2008 Great work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted February 2, 2008 First rate, as always! How do you plan to color it? Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted February 2, 2008 First rate, as always! How do you plan to color it?Kate Hey Kate, I'm sort of up in the air about color so far. Not too sure. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin King Report post Posted February 2, 2008 Dayyammm David, thats amazing! I like it alot. How lon did that take to tool? KK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted February 2, 2008 Dayyammm David, thats amazing! I like it alot. How lon did that take to tool?KK Hey Kevin, I have about 3 days in the tooling. There are LOTS of tiny cuts that needed beveling. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted February 2, 2008 That's amazing! I've been thinking that a koifish design would look great on leather but haven't dared try it yet. It looks fantastic! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted February 2, 2008 Color?!! Why? It's gorgeous as is.. a little oil, some Pecards, and your done. Sun, Time, and a little butt rubbing will turn it into something fit for a museum someday...Great work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny7 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Looks great Dave. I agree with RDB on the coloring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yaklady Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Hey Dave, that is a great work of art! I'm wondering, do you ever have trouble with the tooling flattening out on a seat like that? Kathy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Hey Dave, that is a great work of art! I'm wondering, do you ever have trouble with the tooling flattening out on a seat like that?Kathy Hi Kathy, The short answer is YES. Especially when you turn them over to a biker who has NO clue about leather care. They look well used in pretty short order. Every time I see one of my seats at a show, I think man, a little saddle soap and oil would go a long way. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted February 3, 2008 That is just some great work. I love looking at this type of stuff it gives me hope for the future lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted February 3, 2008 You are a brave and confident man. And as we can see, with reason. Great work. Those sure are alot of cuts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted February 3, 2008 You are a brave and confident man. And as we can see, with reason. Great work. Those sure are alot of cuts. Many thanks Spider, your comments are appreciated. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Hi David, I love seeing the stuff you come up with when you do the tattoo style stuff. That's gonna be amazing! The production seats always look great too, but when you get to carving this kind of stuff, it's really something special. Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted February 3, 2008 Hi David, I love seeing the stuff you come up with when you do the tattoo style stuff. That's gonna be amazing! The production seats always look great too, but when you get to carving this kind of stuff, it's really something special. Thanks Clay, After talking with the guys at Sucker Punch this weekend at the V-Twin show, I'm hopeful that there are more "custom" looking seats coming up and fewer "advertising" seats. I believe I've convinced them that these current logo seats need some sort of artwork in addition to the logo or instead of the logo. Got my fingers crossed. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted February 3, 2008 I'm a HUGE fan of Japanese style art form. I can't tell you how many tattoos i've seen where it's not done right. They think just because there's a Koi or dragon or what have you and some waves all in there. That it's a great Japanese style art tattoo. You've nailed the style Dave !!! I may have missed it , is this your design or was it brought to you ? Either way i really like it. It's put some creative desire back into me. I've got a LARGE piece i've been drawing that's been sitting in the halfway stage. I think i'm ready to get back to it. Thank you !! I'm really looking forward to seeing this one colored. Any idea what the rest of the bike looks like ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted February 3, 2008 (edited) I'm a HUGE fan of Japanese style art form. I can't tell you how many tattoos i've seen where it's not done right. They think just because there's a Koi or dragon or what have you and some waves all in there. That it's a great Japanese style art tattoo. You've nailed the style Dave !!! I may have missed it , is this your design or was it brought to you ? Either way i really like it. It's put some creative desire back into me. I've got a LARGE piece i've been drawing that's been sitting in the halfway stage. I think i'm ready to get back to it. Thank you !! I'm really looking forward to seeing this one colored. Any idea what the rest of the bike looks like ? Hey Freak, I'll share a secret with you....this was MY large piece that was sitting in the halfway stage for MONTHS! My sketches were large they started out as two pieces each 14" X 17"; one was a dragon and the other was a koi. I looked at them every day (it seemed like forever) before it hit me to combine the two. Then the question was, will I be able to tool it when it is reduced small enough to fit a bike seat? I'm still considering adding additional decorative lacing, like the narrow black lacing near the edge on the "Donny at Sucker Punch seat". (The one with the suede applique.) This decorative lace will cover the design in a few places, that is why I still considering. There is no bike for this seat YET! It was strictly something that I did for me, on a seat pan that I owned. Thanks for taking a look at it. Dave Theobald Edited February 3, 2008 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Many thanks Spider, your comments are appreciated.Dave the cuts are clean and even in terms of depth, but the beveling is where i stand back and say "niiice". just keeping your self straight in the design is tough when it comes to beveling art like that... obviously you not consuming any alcohol when your tackle one of these intricate wavy weaving designs..lol good job, i'd oil it, antique it and call it a day... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) the cuts are clean and even in terms of depth, but the beveling is where i stand back and say "niiice".just keeping your self straight in the design is tough when it comes to beveling art like that... obviously you not consuming any alcohol when your tackle one of these intricate wavy weaving designs..lol good job, i'd oil it, antique it and call it a day... Thanks Steve, I appreciate the comments. It took me a while to come up with the artwork for the back....I finally drew a modification of the koi on the front.... So here it is. I think it looks ok; I just hope I can tool it that small. Dave Theobald Edited February 8, 2008 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) Question for everyone who cares to express an opinion Should I put an extra edge of lacing around the front and back of the seat like this? I'm interested to hear what everyone thinks. Thanks for taking time to respond Dave Theobald Edited February 8, 2008 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Question for everyone who cares to express an opinionShould I put an extra edge of lacing around the front and back of the seat like this? Dave Theobald No. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
