> Hi Hank, I like it!

> Thanks for the post and the photo. I've been trying to visualize how I
> will build my seat form, and your post helps a lot. I think I'll do the
> same thing, but make the sides taller to make built-in
> "cheekplates" to mount hip pads and hang the seat with.

> Did you make your seat directly off the mold, or did you make a mold off
> that mold so that your hand-finished surface would be on the bottom of the
> finished seat?

> Thanks, Shawn

Glad you like it Shawn.

I made the seat directly off of the mold. I was not too concerned with the surface finish because I figured it would be covered with something anyway. I have decided to spray the seat with rubberized compound which is supposed to leave a textured finish. I will post a pic when it is done.

I am making a second seat right now which has to be self supporting. To increase the strength (stiffness) with minimal increase of weight I have incorporated pieces of 3 mm luan into the flat sides, back and front of the "skirt". I am thinking that 3 mm of wood is going to be stiffer and lighter than building up layers of resin/glass.

Post a pic of the seat you make - I would like to see it.

Hank