Author Topic: Next Contest Saddle (Read 53717 times)

Wiley Desperado · « **Reply #20 on:** June 27, 2009, 03:13:12 PM »

Beautiful WC thanks for sharing these progressive pictures

Marshal Will Wingam · « **Reply #21 on:** June 27, 2009, 07:29:14 PM »

Cool, WC. Thanks for the pics.

Gun Butcher · « **Reply #22 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:27:08 PM »

Looking good, WC, I should be home weds. and I will be able to dig mine out. Keep it up with the pics we are lovin' it.

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cowboywc · « **Reply #23 on:** July 02, 2009, 03:27:45 PM »

Howdy All
Here is the first skirt carved.
WC

cowboy316 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 02, 2009, 03:38:57 PM »

WC
very very nice cant wait to see the finished product id be proud tp ride a rig like that
keep up the great work
Cowboy316

Marshal Will Wingam · « **Reply #25 on:** July 02, 2009, 05:58:26 PM »

That skirt really looks good with the amount of design on it. Very tastfully done. This is really getting interesting, now.

Gun Butcher · « **Reply #26 on:** July 02, 2009, 09:10:57 PM »

WC, I will echo Will's statement, this is getting very interesting. I love the incise work. I am at home now so I will get that tree out that I told you about and get a few pictures taken.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · « **Reply #27 on:** July 02, 2009, 09:31:02 PM »

Looking GOOD Pal, you keep this up, you're going to have this saddle business mastered, can't wait to see it finished WC.

tEN wOLVES

cowboywc · « **Reply #28 on:** July 03, 2009, 02:31:27 AM »

Howdy All
Thank you for all the kind words, it is a fun project.
Here is the other skirt finished. This one took a bit longer because I had to keep looking at the first one to try and match the cut as close a possible.
WC

cowboywc · « **Reply #29 on:** July 03, 2009, 02:32:43 AM »

Here are the two skirts together and dry.
WC

JD Alan · « **Reply #30 on:** July 03, 2009, 08:11:59 AM »

WC, if someone didn't know better, they would think you used a machine to make those cuts, and I mean that in a positive way. There is so much precision in what you do, it's amazing to think a person could do all that with a small blade in his hand.

I, like many others am enjoying the installments you are sharing on this new saddle. Thanks for taking time to post these. JD

Marshal Will Wingam · « **Reply #31 on:** July 03, 2009, 11:05:37 AM »

Darn good job of matching those up, Wayne. Very, very nice.

Dalton Masterson · « **Reply #32 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:53:59 PM »

Dang WC. Thats elegant looking! Cant wait for more!
DM

Ottawa Creek Bill · « **Reply #33 on:** July 03, 2009, 11:04:08 PM »

CowboyWC...beautiful work! What are you using to case the leather with? Can't wait to see the finished product.

Bill

cowboywc · « **Reply #34 on:** July 04, 2009, 01:20:41 AM »

Howdy OCB
I'm using plain old cold tap water.
WC

Freedom · « **Reply #35 on:** July 04, 2009, 02:25:03 AM »

That looks real nice!
How many sides do you usually use for a saddle? What skirting do you prefur?

Thanks for the step by step...

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cowboywc · « **Reply #36 on:** July 04, 2009, 12:15:06 PM »

Howdy Freedom
It takes 2 sides if you don't screw anything up. My first saddle I messed up the seat and had to order another side to finish it.
I use Wicket & Craig skirting.
WC

Freedom · « **Reply #37 on:** July 05, 2009, 01:45:40 AM »

Quote from: cowboywc on July 04, 2009, 12:15:06 PM

Howdy Freedom
It takes 2 sides if you don't screw anything up. My first saddle I messed up the seat and had to order another side to finish it.
I use Wicket & Craig skirting.
WC

Thanks, I am just finishing up my saddle and I had to order a third side cause I made it with the big square skirts. I also use W&C but I have been getting saddle leather from Seigel...they don't have it listed yet but they do sell it. There calling it California skirting. The leather is made especially for them by W&C. I have had mixed results and am thinking of going to Herman for my next saddle. One side Seigel sent was so clean and even. It was a 15oz back and a 14+ belly and even the flank was full thickness and not fleshy, I have never seen anything like it. The next one they sent was not as nice but it had a full 16+ back, it fell off real bad as you got down the side though. They have been calling me for feedback ...they are really trying to offer a good skirting at a fair price and I think they are getting close.

Thanks and keep the pics comming...I'll post some pics of my saddle soon.
Wes

Ottawa Creek Bill · « **Reply #38 on:** July 06, 2009, 09:05:19 PM »

cowboyWC....Looking forward to seeing the next step in the process of your contest saddle, beautiful. Where did you come up with the idea for the carving on this particular saddle?

Speaking of Leather.......
The last saddle I built (the Hope Saddle) I used seconds to build it, never again! It took three sides plus to get enough good leather to make it, and cost about the same after everything was done as two premium Herman Oak sides would have cost me. From now on it will be Herman Oak....that is what I used on the prior saddles I've built and I don't think you can beat their leather.

A couple of questions on your casing method, I do the Al Stohlman method where you soak the leather in very warm but not hot water until the bubbles stop (the air leaves the leather) and then put it in a plastic bag until I am ready to work it.

What are the steps in the cold water method, and is that a common method in saddle making? Is the carving and tooling as easy as the Stohlman method? I would like to try it!

Hope you don't mind the questions.

Bill

Gun Butcher · « **Reply #39 on:** July 06, 2009, 09:47:18 PM »

That is some nice work WC. I finally found that old tree today and will try and get some pics posted tomorrow. I'm having a hard time waiting for your next post. I really look forward to seeing what you have done next. Thanks for including us in the process.

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