Author Topic: Next Contest Saddle (Read 53714 times)

Marshal Will Wingam · « **Reply #220 on:** September 05, 2009, 10:57:23 PM »

That's definitely looking great. Thanks for the pics.

GunClick Rick · « **Reply #221 on:** September 05, 2009, 11:26:42 PM »

WOOO HOOO,i could sit in that and fart all day and play my harmonica to the beat of hoof steps.

http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/gunclickrick/?action=view&current=youngcowboy002.flv

cowboywc · « **Reply #222 on:** September 06, 2009, 01:59:40 AM »

Quote from: FEATHERS on September 05, 2009, 08:01:24 PM

G'Day WC,Looking really good pard,are those brass tacks on the rear of the cantle?? I have just been given an old western pony saddle that is fairly well worn,but it has all the fittings.What is your best idea on how to strip it & use the old leather for a pattern.This will be my 1st attempt at saddle work any info will be appreciated.Feathers

Howdy Pard
Take lots of pix as you take parts off. Use a mix of saddle soap and water to soften the leather and get the parts flattened out. Watch out they don't shrink on you. Make hard paper patterns as quick as possible.
The first saddle I built was a slick fork pony saddle.
Hope this helps.
WC

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cowboywc · « **Reply #223 on:** September 06, 2009, 02:03:33 AM »

Howdy
Sorry forgot to answer the first question. They are brass plated Escutcheon Pins. They also hold the front and back of the Fork cover down underneath.
WC

FEATHERS · « **Reply #224 on:** September 06, 2009, 02:40:35 AM »

G'Day WC,Thanks very much for the info-After I strip it down & do as you advised I'm only recovering it for appearance-it is going to end up as lamp stand for my bar,with the shade covered in cowhide.Will post pics as I go.Feathers

JD Alan · « **Reply #225 on:** September 06, 2009, 07:52:18 AM »

Boy Wayne, that's just looking better and better all the time. You ought to knock those judge's socks off!

Rick, that's pretty good harp playing. I'm using one this morning for a song at church, but I'm not as good as you are. JD

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · « **Reply #226 on:** September 06, 2009, 09:10:53 AM »

AWESOME, Pard,

TW

GunClick Rick · « **Reply #227 on:** September 06, 2009, 01:07:58 PM »

It's really nice to see the saddles and the progress,sure brings back good memories of my youth here when there were alot of riders,farmers,saddle makers and folks of the like.Just not like that here anymore..

Dalton Masterson · « **Reply #228 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:47:41 PM »

Been awhile since I posted on this one.
WC, that is coming along beautifully!! It is definately a work of art. Such delicate lines compared to most of what is seen.

Are you coming thru Nebraska on your way in October?
DM

cowboywc · « **Reply #229 on:** September 08, 2009, 01:16:44 AM »

Howdy Pard
Maybe on my way back. I'm taking the southern route to Iowa. The saddle show is in Wichita Falls, Tx. From there I'm going to OK City to the Cowboy Hall of Fame, then to see Ace, then to Iowa. On the way back I'm going to Colorado Springs to the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, to Grand Junction Co to a western museum, then to Farmington NM to spend a couple of days with Bob Beard and watch him make tools.
WC

Ace Lungger · « **Reply #230 on:** September 08, 2009, 07:37:24 AM »

Going to see ACE

I can't wait

ACE

GunClick Rick · « **Reply #231 on:** September 08, 2009, 02:54:16 PM »

Are ya gonna go see the End of the Trail statue at the Hall of Fame? That's the one that stood here until the 80s earthquake,they took the orginal and gava us our bronze we have today here in Visalia.Have a safe trip...

cowboywc · « **Reply #232 on:** September 08, 2009, 04:28:45 PM »

Yes I will be seeing it.
WC

Dalton Masterson · « **Reply #233 on:** September 08, 2009, 07:03:32 PM »

Well, WC, if you come across I-80 in the middle of Nebraska, give me a holler!
DM

Ned Buckshot · « **Reply #234 on:** September 09, 2009, 09:21:01 AM »

To bad you can't make a journey a little further north into southern Minnesota. I'm in Mankato not to far off of I35 about an hour north of the Iowa border.

Ned

JD Alan · « **Reply #235 on:** September 09, 2009, 10:30:36 AM »

Well shoot WC, you ought to make an entire swing throughout the US and visit everyone! Practical? Not really, but it'd sure be fun. Nothin stopping you but time & money

cowboywc · « **Reply #236 on:** September 09, 2009, 11:36:06 AM »

You said a mouthfull there JD.
WC

cowboywc · « **Reply #237 on:** September 09, 2009, 11:38:30 AM »

Howdy Ned
I wish I could, I have very close friends in Dalbo I haven't seen in years. You could slip down to Winterset and visit me at the festival.
WC

cowboywc · « **Reply #238 on:** September 09, 2009, 08:05:36 PM »

Howdy All
Got the skirts laced today.
WC

cowboywc · « **Reply #239 on:** September 09, 2009, 08:07:43 PM »

I'm getting close. Have to oil rosettes Remake one of the stirrup covers and then form the fenders.
WC

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