new seat

[Guest]

Here's a new custom order that I am working into my productions stuff.

Dave

[TimberWolf]

Very cool, David! Is the artwork one of your originals?

Tim

[Don101]

Very nice cool design i like it, Don

[Guest]

Thanks guys,

The artwork was requested by the customer. Feathers are tedious. I hope they turn out ok.

Dave

[freak]

That's super clean work man. I really like that design, ALOT ! Can't wait to see this one done.

[Jordan]

That is a seat that anyone would be proud to own, very spectacular work, It will look even better when it is done!

[Guest]

The war eagle seat is finished. A simple buckskin/medium brown stain with a sheridan/medium brown antique paste to bring out the pattern. Finish is leather balm with atom wax on both seats.

There is also shown a standard Sucker Punch seat with the same stain and antique as above but with black stain fogged around the edge.

Hope you enjoy the pics

Dave Theobald

Edited October 15, 2007 by David

[Matara]

Hi Dave,

Beautiful work! What do you do to get that foggin look? lol

Do you use a wool dauber? Whats the technique? Hope I'm not being too intrusive!

Thanks

Freddie

[Guest]

Freddie,

Not too intrusive at all, I'll tell you anything and everything I know.....that would take all of 10 minutes.....

I apply my stain with a touch-up spray gun used in body shops. Mine is an ingersol rand. I run it with a small Campbell Hausfeld compressor.

Dave Theobald

Edited October 15, 2007 by David

[CitizenKate]

David,

I haven't said this on previous occasions, but just so you know... I drool every time I see your work. Just consider that my standing response to anything you post.

Kate

[ClayB]

Hey David,

Those look great. The coloring and lacing always compliment the designs so well. Thanks for the pics.

Clay

[Beaverslayer]

Again Dave...BEAUTIFUL....

What thickness of padding are you using on those?

Ken

[Guest]

Thank you for all the compliments, they are much appreciated.

Beaverslayer, the padding is 1/2" neoprene. I buy it from Foam and More in Michigan. They supply it with an adhesive backing (extra charge) and the stuff is just perfect for bike seats. The neoprene is closed cell so it won't hold water, doesn't mildew or rot....pretty much the perfect outdoor padding.

Foam & More

1925 W. Maple

Troy, Michigan 48084

1-248-284-0002

Dave Theobald

[JustWakinUp]

Nice David,

Do you think it is easier to use a touch up gun or an paasche airbrush? Im still stocking up on tools and what not so Im curious if I need to purchase both? Can't find that buckskin/medium brown stain anywhere, where are you getting it from.

Edited October 15, 2007 by JustWakinUp

[Guest]

I certainly wouldn't purchase both.... oh wait, I DID purchase both....mmm I guess if you have one of them, learn to use it well. Only get the other when your original tool isn't working for you. The touch up gun puts a lot more stain on the seat....and in the air than an airbrush would. I use it because I can get a much more even tan color than I can with an airbrush. This is probably due to my lack of skill with an airbrush. For me it only becomes a problem with the tan colors they seem to streak easier with an airbrush.... Black for instance can be applied with anything...broom....mop....etc. :biggrin:

Seriously a single spraying means should be sufficient.....just practice until you are actually good with it.

Dave Theobald

[Matara]

Thanks for the info Dave. I too am in awe of your work!

Freddie

[hiloboy]

Dave, i love your work!! you da man

[Kevin King]

beautiful work bro. you always turn out some stellar craftsmanship

[Guest]

Hey Kevin,

Thanks for the kind words, I've looked at your site and really enjoyed it. I'd like to discuss that "pogo" seat with you sometime.

Thanks again,

Dave Theobald

[The Major]

That is really impressive work Dave.

[freak]

I forgot all about this seat, i'm glad i jumped back in this thread. Dave, those look really nice.

Do they put these on all there bikes or do customers order/ask for them. I hope they know that they are not just getting a leather seat. They are getting a really nice top of the line job with one of your seats.

Love your work thanks for sharring.

[Guest]

Hey Freak,

Thanks for the nice words. The really mean a lot to me.

They don't put them on all their bikes, mainly because I can only make 80-90 per year. Their production is more like 300 per year I believe. Every distributor is assured of getting at least some of their bikes with custom seats on them. I'm not sure of much other than that. The owner seems to like them so I keep making as many as I can.

It is good tooling practice.

Dave Theobald

[shirleyz]

Hi David,

As always, top of the line.

Shirley

[Guest]

Thanks Shirley,

It is always nice to hear from one's peers. We have a Wednesday night work night at the local Tandy store and I've been showing this father/son pair what I've discovered in a couple years of seat making. They've always listened but never brought anything in to work on until tonight. I was really shocked. This young kid....he's about 25 or so....broiught in his first seat top. It was fantastic....a real fantasy piece that took up the entire piece of leather. It was a Satan figure in front of a cityscape....with wings and such that ran all the way to the edge of the leather. He said it was a practice piece. WOW when this kid gets his confidence up....look out. He could put us all to shame for originality.

thanks again.

Dave

[freak]

only 80-90 a year. pppppffffffffffffff only pffffffffffffffff

Dave please tell me you don't have a day job as well. I would think if you can put out 52 a year making it one a week you are doing seats full time. Jeeze 80-90 sounds insane to me, now i'm really impressed , you're a machine i tell ya.

great work Dave !