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« Reply #270 on: April 06, 2013, 08:14:13 AM » |
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That is a lovely trike, well done indeed Dave. If mine is 1/2 as good I would be pleased. Fantatic jobs  |
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« Reply #271 on: April 06, 2013, 08:17:19 AM » |
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steel wasn't invented to make bloody staples with!
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« Reply #272 on: April 07, 2013, 05:41:31 AM » |
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Have decided that the seat I made is a little short, so am making a new one.
3mm aluminium base plate.
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« Reply #273 on: April 07, 2013, 05:47:23 AM » |
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Foam made up in layers
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« Reply #274 on: April 07, 2013, 10:43:57 AM » |
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Your a talanted man ON, I would like to build a seat for the savage as it
causes numb bum after about an hours ride, how do you know what grades
of foam to use in each layer and it it available mail order?
maybe a "how to" feature ?
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« Reply #275 on: April 07, 2013, 12:45:28 PM » |
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"how to" feature ?
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Why do every five minute job take all day, and
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« Reply #276 on: April 07, 2013, 08:15:58 PM » |
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Being as the seat is sprung and the leather thick, the foam is very high density (10mm sleeping mat). Its more to give shape and grip than comfort. A bit like a horse saddle but it does have a bit of give to it.
As for a how to, this is just the way I do it. there are probably better ways available on the net, but will continue to post pics and perhaps short descriptions as I go.
The leather was soaked for a couple of hours then stretched over the foam and base, then, left for an hour and retightened. At this point the bottom layer of foam is not fitted. This will go in later to ensure a tight fit. I will now leave it overnight and start heat shaping it in the morning.
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« Reply #277 on: April 08, 2013, 04:38:33 AM » |
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After leaving the leather to stretch overnight (well to 4am) using a suitable heat source (a hot plate, oops) the leather was dried and shrunk moulded, especially around the edge. Each time an area was heated, (until it starts to steam) the leather's pressed against foam.
In the past I've found that a heat gun tends to dry the surface too quickly and that radiant heat works best.
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« Reply #278 on: April 08, 2013, 05:27:15 AM » |
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It's now at the point where the leather will keep the shape when removed from the base & foam.
BTW forgot to say the foam was covered in cling film to prevent it getting wet and drying the leather too quick.
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« Reply #279 on: April 08, 2013, 06:03:47 AM » |
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Looking good
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« Reply #280 on: April 08, 2013, 11:07:21 AM » |
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Nice one Old,Is that leather or vinyl.
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« Reply #281 on: April 08, 2013, 04:41:58 PM » |
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Leather. MOT passed this afternoon No advisories, just lots of questions like, who made it, who made the frame, how long did it take etc. Now just need to go to the local DVLA with the paperwork. Nearly there  |
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« Reply #283 on: April 08, 2013, 08:06:24 PM » |
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« Reply #284 on: April 08, 2013, 08:26:35 PM » |
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All over bar the shouting. Well done indeed |
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