what have i gotten into

[cowboy316]

howdy pards
just got in 3 saddles for repairs good Lord what have i done LOL they all need torn apart and restitched and cantle bindings replaced along with new horn wraps but i guess i shouldnt complain its business coming in which means money in the bank
thought id post some before pics of the saddle i just tore into and am now restitching the rear jockey
well hopes this works out thanks for lookin
cowboy316

[JD Alan]

That's great Tim, I'm glad to hear you've got some work comin in.

[cowboy316]

JD
ya business is picking up ut whats bad is im getting the work the saddle shop wont even touch LOL
heres a pic of saddle number 2 the pack rats ate all the rawhide off of it and the customer wants it replaced
Cowboy316

[theirishguard]

Those saddles look like they have " rode hard and put up wet".  Workin saddles that have not been taken care of. Please post photos when finished.  Tom

[GunClick Rick]

That's why i don't go to Hollywood Tim,they'd be after me all the time!!!

[cowboy316]

heres the rear jockies that needed pulled apart and restitched cuz a lot of the stitching was gone
and what ever ya do done ask me bout this style i dont really understand it myself all i know is
that the rear jockies and the piece that goes across the back of the saddle tie into the real billets
in whinch the rear cinch is attached maybe some one can chime in and enlighten me and others
Cowboy316
ps will have pics after i get it all restitched

[GunClick Rick]

OH now i understand~~ NO I DON"T!! I bet you'll kick tail on it though

[JD Alan]

Two thoughts; Maybe the saddle shop knows something you don't, or they just might want the easier quicker work, which makes them more money. It all depends on the money to time ratio. If business is slow, they might take the time to do this sort of repair, but if they are flush, they might not want to mess with it.

Either way it's a learning experience!

[cowboy316]

howdy pards
just finished stitching up the rear jockey assembly now you can get a better
idea of what it looks like noit its on to restitching the skirts this should be fun LOL
Cowboy316

[GunClick Rick]

OHHH I SEE,weird lookin geetar strap though,might work...

[Gun Butcher]

  Cowboy, thats the kind of work I use to get all the time when I lived in cowboy country. Ya can't charge what its really worth most of the time and you never know what you will find under the next piece of ratty leather.
Good luck on that rawhide it can be a real bear.

GB

[Dalton Masterson]

You making patterns while you go Tim??
DM

[cowboy316]

howdy pards
saddles are coming along slowly but what can ya expect when its all hand stitched
Lord what i wouldnt do to have a stitcher LOL but been working steady on the one
the wife came home last night and caught me working so she just had to take a pic
so here it is
thanks for all the support and help im greatfull
Cowboy316