For all the inquiring minds out there, this gentleman is using Pro Stick 65 Hi-Strength Spray Adhesive. Walmart, Michael’s and Amazon seem to be a supplier for the item. Thank you for this video sir, I’m about to tackle my seat.
Excellent video, this is exactly what I was searching for. I’m restoring a 1972 Schwinn, Stingray (Lil Chik) for my daughter as a birthday gift. I’m keeping the original parts to put back together later, so I’m replacing the parts that would get wear and tear from regular use. Thanks to your vid, I’ll make her a comfortable seat. 😎 👍
Dude! I'm very handy but I was struggling with where to start, where next and the final pull. You nailed it bro. You're the man. My seat is perfect all because of your share. Thanks for your time.
You can get Free leather for this, you can skin a couch, particularly the seat cushions because it's the softer leather. I also find single pan saddles and make fiberglass bottom pans. Once you ride with one of these nice recovered saddles you won't go back to riding bare metal anymore
Good video, I'm working on the exact same seat myself. I redid it much like you did a number of years ago and the glue let go pretty early on in the middle. I think the problem is that the original leather was preformed or shaped somehow and much more rigid and far less 'stretchy'. What was left of the old leather was stiff as a potato chip and pretty thick, the pan had a layer of carpet padding, then a layer of horse hair, then a layer of what looked like burlap under the leather cover. The edges were just trapped between the metal pans, not glued, of it were one time glued, the glue was long gone. Mine was circa 1936. The ticket when i redo it this time is going to be to find some heavier leather that can be formed somehow to hold the proper shape. Even if i were to find a stronger glue, the foam would then just tear as the cover tried to lift up. The original couldn't have been glued as there would have been no way to glue to a nest of horse hair or loose burlap like it had under the leather.
Thanks a lot! Few very useful tips for me redoing couple of my seats! I am not a professional in this, so had to figure my previous ones out by myself. But now i see how to improve it and few things i done wrong before.
Awsome video, very very mucho thank you. All the effort appreciated dearly. Very informative and helpful plus above all no silly music, unbearably annoying. Please keep up the great job
Iooks like a pro did it amazing job brother i have been looking everywhere for someone to do a set were i live no one will do it you rock sir thanks for sharing
I clicked on this video because I have an identical seat but a bit wider, mine is called a tractor seat. Funny enough I was thinking of leather, what oz leather did you use? Thanks for stating which foams you used, now I know what to look for. My seat is to go on a Tricycle I am restoring.
Thank you i live far from main lands and i`m going to try do my two bicycle seats now could you please put the sponge details in the write up so i know what to order and what glue spray you use :) thank you ... very nice of you to do a great Video :)
Nice job the one thing i would have changed would had been the colour i would have chosen a darker brown but that's personal preference i know Brooks saddles are a different ball game made with thick pressed out leather but for anyone who would like to tackle a job similar to yours including myself it would be a good little project....
I got a Schwinn Springer seat I want to do the same thing but it's made different I also want to use cloth because it is more of a rat Cruiser but I do want to put a leather piece underneath the cloth if possible
Couches, check for free leather couches on marketplace or find them in the wild sitting on curbs and at illegal dump sites. Skin the couches with a new razorblade. Best leather is the cushions, the rest is too thick for stretching
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For all the inquiring minds out there, this gentleman is using Pro Stick 65 Hi-Strength Spray Adhesive. Walmart, Michael’s and Amazon seem to be a supplier for the item. Thank you for this video sir, I’m about to tackle my seat.
Too cute when he grab his huge cup of coffee. Very informative and grand-dad like demonstration ❤️
I agree Molly! I'm not sure it was "coffee," but whatever it was, it was too cute!
Wow, I was looking for info on how to redo my seat - and it turns out you were reupholstering the EXACT model as mine. Super useful video, thank you.
Thank you
Good job The man knows his business! I spent 40+ years at it myself I specialized I in motorcycle and bicycle seats RNW San Antonio Texas
Thank you Ralph
There ya go! Kudo's from a pro. Great comment.
Beautiful work. I am getting ready to try one myself, but I realize that a professional such as yourself makes it look easy.
The seat in itself is a beauty,and you did a great job on it!
Thank you
Coffee is very important in a repair....
Excellent video, this is exactly what I was searching for. I’m restoring a 1972 Schwinn, Stingray (Lil Chik) for my daughter as a birthday gift. I’m keeping the original parts to put back together later, so I’m replacing the parts that would get wear and tear from regular use. Thanks to your vid, I’ll make her a comfortable seat. 😎 👍
Thank you
“Shod kinda fix it” don’t you just love the “Shod kinda fix it” repairs! 8:13
Very good looking seat if you ask me.
Dude! I'm very handy but I was struggling with where to start, where next and the final pull. You nailed it bro. You're the man. My seat is perfect all because of your share. Thanks for your time.
You can get Free leather for this, you can skin a couch, particularly the seat cushions because it's the softer leather. I also find single pan saddles and make fiberglass bottom pans. Once you ride with one of these nice recovered saddles you won't go back to riding bare metal anymore
Good video, I'm working on the exact same seat myself. I redid it much like you did a number of years ago and the glue let go pretty early on in the middle. I think the problem is that the original leather was preformed or shaped somehow and much more rigid and far less 'stretchy'. What was left of the old leather was stiff as a potato chip and pretty thick, the pan had a layer of carpet padding, then a layer of horse hair, then a layer of what looked like burlap under the leather cover. The edges were just trapped between the metal pans, not glued, of it were one time glued, the glue was long gone. Mine was circa 1936.
The ticket when i redo it this time is going to be to find some heavier leather that can be formed somehow to hold the proper shape.
Even if i were to find a stronger glue, the foam would then just tear as the cover tried to lift up. The original couldn't have been glued as there would have been no way to glue to a nest of horse hair or loose burlap like it had under the leather.
not charging it could not be better, wonderful old seat
Yes Sir! So I am Thinking about trying this myself! Thank you Sir.
Thanx for the video. I'll be trying this tomorrow. (ps. I like your style)
Thanks a lot! Few very useful tips for me redoing couple of my seats! I am not a professional in this, so had to figure my previous ones out by myself. But now i see how to improve it and few things i done wrong before.
Great comment!
Great Job. You have given me simple step by step guide to restoring my bike seat. Will try this. Need to get the spray glue. Thank you...😊.
Awsome video, very very mucho thank you. All the effort appreciated dearly. Very informative and helpful plus above all no silly music, unbearably annoying. Please keep up the great job
Excellent video, thanks! Impressive mug!
lol
Wow. And for free!#. Well done!
Seat is beautiful.
Iooks like a pro did it amazing job brother i have been looking everywhere for someone to do a set were i live no one will do it you rock sir thanks for sharing
Thanks gary
Great stuff. Thanks for the video
You are an inspiration, thank you.
Agreed!
Very informative I wish I knew the kind of spray glue he used
now I know what to get to make my seat😮
Nicely done, video and seat.
You did a great job with the seat looks great and your video helped me do one of my own thanks so much
Thank you Devon
Nice work.. thanks
Great quality video and great job on the saddle....Its gonna help me do one
Thank you
Very awesome video and I like how the seat turned out
Thank you Donald
I clicked on this video because I have an identical seat but a bit wider, mine is called a tractor seat. Funny enough I was thinking of leather, what oz leather did you use? Thanks for stating which foams you used, now I know what to look for. My seat is to go on a Tricycle I am restoring.
awesome Work Sir!
Looks awesome
Well know I have a idea on how to reupholster my bike seat thank you
Thank you i live far from main lands and i`m going to try do my two bicycle seats now could you please put the sponge details in the write up so i know what to order and what glue spray you use :) thank you ... very nice of you to do a great Video :)
A very tiny cup of coffee or tea 😋
Nice job the one thing i would have changed would had been the colour i would have chosen a darker brown but that's personal preference i know Brooks saddles are a different ball game made with thick pressed out leather but for anyone who would like to tackle a job similar to yours including myself it would be a good little project....
Well done.
Thanks Joe
What is the adhesive?
loved it..can you do one custom seat with a backrest.?
I got a Schwinn Springer seat I want to do the same thing but it's made different I also want to use cloth because it is more of a rat Cruiser but I do want to put a leather piece underneath the cloth if possible
What type of glue is that youre using?? Thanks
Good job
Thanks Joseph
Nice hat...!
good stuff... see you on the links...
What is the “Half inch Poly”? ‘Poly’ is a VERY broad term. Is it foam, batting like a dacron pillow, or …?
It’s a sheet foam
Very informative, thank you! Can you advise what type/brand of adhesive you are using?
Super 77 works good on every project I try. Don't smoke while using it though. Trust me, or you'll have another "project" soon at hand.
Great job, can I ship you a bike seat from Toronto, Canada to be recovered?
Tips on where to find soft thin leather??? I've been searching near me for weeks.
Have you considered faux leather?
Couches, check for free leather couches on marketplace or find them in the wild sitting on curbs and at illegal dump sites. Skin the couches with a new razorblade. Best leather is the cushions, the rest is too thick for stretching
I have to step up in size of the cup like him :)
Whacha sippin on there bud?
Black coffee👍🏼
Wow!! That is such good service! I would have charged at least for the material...
I was satisfied with doing it free for the video. Thanks Herman
Can't believe how ridiculous the size of that mug is!!!
I told my girlfriend the same thing. I work with what I got. Yeah
Is that your coffee mug?
Yes
Wouldn't mine getting your contact information I have a project for you
Thanks, but I’m very backed up with an locked clientele
Okay please let me know if you have any availability between projects.
Thanks
Is that like a pint of cofffe? Or more?
I would guess 2.5 cups
Looks like you just played 18 holes...
Was going soon after👍🏼
Watching glue dry is almost as exciting as watching paint dry ... lol