This is the exact video that got me in to leatherwork. I still watch it every now and then and I actually know exactly what Ivan is talking about now :)
one of the most sensible and accurate videos I've seen. I have done considerable work over the years with leather and this video shows the true artistic use of carving and dying plus construction by true craftsmen. Maybe I should have started by working on bikes first. Great job and great video.
Been doing leather for 6 months just started buying tools love it don't know why but you put the design in the leather (doing simple bracelets) I want a kit and seat pan for an 08 street bob great job your a master!
brilliant video, straight forward without the bullxxxt, clear instructions, loads of ideas, guidance, and reasoning, i can say making a seat like these takes a LOT of thought because i have just "today" put a fully custom made (curved seat plate, slot bracket, seat lock posts, from scratch) without patterns or dimensions, with a 4mm thick 11once veg-tan leather and 2 layers of an old shrunk tight wool jumper, tooled, this is my second one that i am still not happy with and a LOT of time has gone into both, My time, thought and mistakes would have been halved if i had found your video first, my first was a centrepiece like your 2nd one, and the new one I've got full seat size top and bottom with about 10mm lip i used my sewing machine on the pointed half put the plate and jumper/cushion in that and was going to copper rivet the back curve until i found i didn't get any washers with the rivets so i used my machine ( 2, leather size 200/25 GROZ-BEC needles and a job for tomorrow setting the sink/timing on my 211G166 Singer) i was a few inches along my 2nd row of stitches so i can take it off and add that row later, " then used dark brown EDGEcote instead of russet dye" Plonka, that's what happens at 10in the morning when you've been up all night doing it" another lesson learnt, it was looking good with a tooled Suzuki Custom "S" logo in the centre of a tooled button diamond quilt effect, that should be golden brown the same as my large heavy duty 43cm x16cm 11once tool roll that looks great, just needs buckles/closers when i find the right ones or customer would like, your video would have saved me half of the work, so might not have mixed finishes also, SO A BIG THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT MAKING IT SO WELL, HOPEFULLY my mistakes will be smaller next time, cheers, ,,, do you no how i can reduce the dark edgecote?
you are so gifted with talent. i just started learning how to tool. hope one day i could be half as good as you. i don't ride or know any one who does but i'm so inspired to learn more. maybe one day i can make one. thank you so much for information. would be grateful for any info on tools and stamping. you are awesome!
Damn, you guys are awesome! Really laid-back and cool about showing others how to build a skill-set! I really do appreciate the time that you've taken to show us this procedure. I'm just learning how to tool leather, specifically to do chopper work, and this was great! Again, thank you! Maybe I'll see you guys around the circuit one day. Beautiful job, Man!
Beautiful work. When using a tooled leather seat, is there any way around getting the seat all scratched up from sitting on it? Or at least stopping large indentations?
Excelent job as with all the seats Ive seen you make and make it look so easy I built my saddle bags tank bag and tool bag and ruined an expensive Oak tanned leather side trying three times to make a seat then dave it up and bought a mustang seat thats really nice but its not what I wanted I still do sheiths holsters and other thing but havent built uyp the nerve to try again!
man that is some excellent work. The video also worked really well you guys get pretty good angles and do a good job explaining things as you go, i feel like with what was shown in this video i could make a good attempt at my own seat.
skyview13 sorry, just realized that there are comments on here. If you’re still interested in more info get a hold of me and I’ll tell you what I can about what I do and why
to começando a fazer bolsa de couro bordado, mas só to encontrando ferramentas na intrernet. ai,.fico sem saber pra serve cada peça. vc pode me pegar um couro e me mostrar o que cada ferramenta faz? e o nome de cada? por favor me da uma força. agradeço desde já.
can i share a tip with you and followers, greaseproof paper is great tracing paper and quite waterproof, cake decorating styluses have different size balls on the ends and very cheap for a set of 4 double end pens,
This is the exact video that got me in to leatherwork. I still watch it every now and then and I actually know exactly what Ivan is talking about now :)
one of the most sensible and accurate videos I've seen. I have done considerable work over the years with leather and this video shows the true artistic use of carving and dying plus construction by true craftsmen. Maybe I should have started by working on bikes first. Great job and great video.
that's art. best video seen so far about lather working
love how this guy narrates, doesnt ham it up, and speaks like he's having a regular conversation
phillip560 thanks man I appreciate that. Just got a smart phone and realized People were commenting on these
Been doing leather for 6 months just started buying tools love it don't know why but you put the design in the leather (doing simple bracelets) I want a kit and seat pan for an 08 street bob great job your a master!
brilliant video, straight forward without the bullxxxt, clear instructions, loads of ideas, guidance, and reasoning, i can say making a seat like these takes a LOT of thought because i have just "today" put a fully custom made (curved seat plate, slot bracket, seat lock posts, from scratch) without patterns or dimensions, with a 4mm thick 11once veg-tan leather and 2 layers of an old shrunk tight wool jumper, tooled, this is my second one that i am still not happy with and a LOT of time has gone into both,
My time, thought and mistakes would have been halved if i had found your video first, my first was a centrepiece like your 2nd one, and the new one I've got full seat size top and bottom with about 10mm lip i used my sewing machine on the pointed half put the plate and jumper/cushion in that and was going to copper rivet the back curve until i found i didn't get any washers with the rivets so i used my machine ( 2, leather size 200/25 GROZ-BEC needles and a job for tomorrow setting the sink/timing on my 211G166 Singer) i was a few inches along my 2nd row of stitches so i can take it off and add that row later, " then used dark brown EDGEcote instead of russet dye" Plonka, that's what happens at 10in the morning when you've been up all night doing it" another lesson learnt, it was looking good with a tooled Suzuki Custom "S" logo in the centre of a tooled button diamond quilt effect, that should be golden brown the same as my large heavy duty 43cm x16cm 11once tool roll that looks great, just needs buckles/closers when i find the right ones or customer would like, your video would have saved me half of the work, so might not have mixed finishes also, SO A BIG THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT MAKING IT SO WELL, HOPEFULLY my mistakes will be smaller next time, cheers, ,,, do you no how i can reduce the dark edgecote?
I want you to know that I just signed up for youtube just to comment on this video! AWESOME JOB! The most impressive work I have seen so far!
you are so gifted with talent. i just started learning how to tool. hope one day i could be half as good as you. i don't ride or know any one who does but i'm so inspired to learn more. maybe one day i can make one. thank you so much for information. would be grateful for any info on tools and stamping. you are awesome!
It was spell binding. Had to watch it twice. Might watch it a third time as well. Excellent work!
True craftsmanship with a humble attitude to match . Hope you guys are doin well .
I wish this really was a monthly series, 'cos I could learn a lot from these guys. Nice vid. Post some more please. Cheers from Australia!
Dan Strommer doing that now finally;)
Awesome video! I've begun learning leather raft for the sole reason to build my own seat. Thanks for taking the time todo this
Damn, you guys are awesome! Really laid-back and cool about showing others how to build a skill-set! I really do appreciate the time that you've taken to show us this procedure. I'm just learning how to tool leather, specifically to do chopper work, and this was great! Again, thank you! Maybe I'll see you guys around the circuit one day. Beautiful job, Man!
TITANIUM CRANIUM, LLC thank you man that means a lot to me.
Raw Talent. Incredible job !
absolute work of art man
a breath of fresh air! very intuitive !!! thank you!!!
Awesome work!! Im wanting to get into leather tooling. That's real craftsmanship going with the 3 piece cover! wow.
Love it. This is the best seat I’ve ever seen. So cool.
Awesome! Very good handi work and custom made in the USA all that much better!! Great video thanks for sharing!!!
Beautiful work, folks, he made it look muck easier then it is. Thank you for the video.
that was mesmerising. cheers. I know nothing about bikes or leatherwork but that was great! I want to make a seat for my bike now! Cheers
Awesome work!! Please can you tell me which Material do you take ? neoprene?foam rubber?
alex h. Neoprene
Beautiful work. When using a tooled leather seat, is there any way around getting the seat all scratched up from sitting on it? Or at least stopping large indentations?
James Vella once it’s dried and finished it should hold up pretty good on it’s own. Are you having a problem with that?
Excelent job as with all the seats Ive seen you make and make it look so easy I built my saddle bags tank bag and tool bag and ruined an expensive Oak tanned leather side trying three times to make a seat then dave it up and bought a mustang seat thats really nice but its not what I wanted I still do sheiths holsters and other thing but havent built uyp the nerve to try again!
tuffguy48 well you should;)
man that is some excellent work. The video also worked really well you guys get pretty good angles and do a good job explaining things as you go, i feel like with what was shown in this video i could make a good attempt at my own seat.
what finish did you use
Trailbound co if I remember correctly I used briar brown highlight for the finish on this one.
Outstanding tutorial dude
you guys really need to get picked up by a network or something. Your videos are just too awesome.
Rocking@!! Nice job 👏 👍 👌! SPORTSTER4LIFE
Your shirt 👕 cracks me up dude🔥🔥🤣✔️✔️🏍😎
Great job. What is the thickness if the neoprene?
Do you glue the top seat to the foam also.What keeps the leather to contour to the foam? Great work your very creative.
skyview13 sorry, just realized that there are comments on here. If you’re still interested in more info get a hold of me and I’ll tell you what I can about what I do and why
You guys are really talented respect keep up the good work and keepin the chopper/bobber scene alive love you guys ...por vida dos llantas
Thanks Salazar!
Wow what a beautiful piece of art!
What type of leather did you use again? What gauge metal was that sheet pan again?
Herbert Herbo Moore this pan was about 10ga. The leather I used for it was around 8ga
You are so damn good at that man! Very detailed. I can tell you guys do good work! Nice seat bro!
Чувак, это невероятно круто!!! Мастер золотые руки!!!
Only one word brother ART
I’m impressed excellent video
Looking forward for more information about the seat kit.
Wish I had your skills, stunning work :-)
Great work! Easy to understand also.
Excellent work thanks for sharing the know how
Great Vid ......Cant wait to get the new seat kit.... Thanks Tim
Sweet great job explaining the process also
nice job very well thought out .great explanation.
Great video guys
keep up the good work.
is there any way these can be fittet on a motorizec bicycle? I'm building one piece by piece..
Morten Hansen Sure, I apologize for the delay. I just got a smart phone and realized people were commenting on these
Did you ever come out with the kit you mentioned and how can I get one if so?
Are yall selling just the pan and foam if one has all leathrr and tools.
Incredible work!!
That look bad ass dude
Fantastic! Thank you tons!
seats fit for royalty!
that was a sick vid bro makes me want to try to put my art skills to some leather! I tattoo for a living but im sure tooling leather is alot harder...
Awesome talent !
is that foam the same as armaflex?
to começando a fazer bolsa de couro bordado, mas só to encontrando ferramentas na intrernet. ai,.fico sem saber pra serve cada peça. vc pode me pegar um couro e me mostrar o que cada ferramenta faz? e o nome de cada? por favor me da uma força. agradeço desde já.
You my sir, are a bad ass!!!
where do i get the super 77 from?
Mighty fine work.
Awesome video
I know this is difficult ... well done !!!
WOW! Big time......., owesome!!!!
eso es arte ay que tener pasiensia en cada trabajo se pone una parte del corazon
de lujo superiper exxxelente
can i share a tip with you and followers, greaseproof paper is great tracing paper and quite waterproof, cake decorating styluses have different size balls on the ends and very cheap for a set of 4 double end pens,
Okay... Your comment on ksl led me here
Love it.
you are the KING
Where can I buy a seat kit mate
CHARLES BRONSON sorry, just got a smart phone. You can get them from our website HammerInHandCycles.com
WOW! nicely done
really nice !! so cool .
Sick man nice work
GREAT GREAT WORK
Kick ass vid! Thank's for the tips!
(Brasil). Olá, you fala Português?
And I was hoping to see someone parading around in an 8lb hat made of popsicle sticks.... ;)
Fucking awesome!
Thanks for the Video, Bill
cool guys fanatstic artisans work COMPLIMENTS
Impecable!!!
VERY NICE!!!
impresionante trabajo maestro
Awesome vid !
Tits up ! Please show more
Que material es el que le pone en el comienzo de color negro
Man that's a $1000. seat alll day long!
Looks easy but I'm sure it's not.... Nice work
dam how much would one of these seats cost?
Parabéns !!!
so bad ass
you're rock
well i understand why seats are so expensive. Ton of work
Lost for words!!
genial merci
King :-)
Daaaaaamn
fucken sick
That is so
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