Yes very lucky! I have realy learnd a lot form these fourms all the things people can do its amazing to have such talent. And each one done a little different but all end up doing the same thing. RIDE. RIDE............CurtAin't we lucky Curt? Dan
I don't imagine it would be harder to use than elk hide, but I don't know how well it would wear. The little I have used deer hide the skins have used were on the thin side, great for garments and things like medicine bags. But for things like moccasins and mukluks the Elk hide is thicker and more durable, so that's what I had on hand. I like the look of Elk hide, but if you have deer hide, what's to lose in trying it? You can always do it again some time in the future if the deer hide wears out.Would deer hide be more difficult to use in comparison to elk hide?
Thank you, sir, and good luck with your project. Post a photo when you're done.it is like 1.4mm thick, il just try it, thanks for the advice, and cool thread btw
BR
Now carefully trim off the excess leather with a razor knife and clean up the edge with sandpaper or the dremel tool to get a smooth edge. It's done. If you look closely you can see some irregularity in the stitching... it is obvious this saddle was hand made. It should last a long time, as long as the bike lasts and long after Tinsmith and Silverbear have left this earth.
So here's your saddle, Bud.
SB
Thank you, Chain. Gum Tragacanth I don't know about. Spit is handy and familiar. I don't understand about the braiding. I just re-read this thread... seems like a long time ago. Just a few days ago I tried upholstering a banana seat with grey Naugahyde. Turned out crappy since it does not stretch well and I'll re-do it with black elk hide, my favorite.
SB
Excellent work! You're the one who should be doing a tutorial. Seriously, I think people would be interested to see how you do your saddles. The more information available, the better.
SB
I would like a Bike seat like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/261654423265?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT Not sure how I would go about mounting it though.