Next Contest Saddle

cowboywc · September 09, 2009, 08:08:26 PM

Another view

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · September 09, 2009, 08:16:09 PM

Totally AWESOME, WC,

TW

Gun Butcher · September 09, 2009, 08:26:10 PM

WC, beeen out of touch for a while> I see you have been very busy. That is a fantastic piece of work in anyones eyes. It has been an honor to have been allowed to see each step in your progress and it has inspired me many times.
I will continue to work on mine as soon as I can and with a little luck one of these days it will be finished also.

Gun Butcher

Dr. Bob · September 09, 2009, 09:32:46 PM

+1 TW said it all!!

Ottawa Creek Bill · September 09, 2009, 10:34:36 PM

Great looking saddle WC. Would like to see you do a period correct half seat for your next project.

Bill

cowboy316 · September 09, 2009, 10:48:49 PM

all i can do is try not to drool on my keyboard awesome WC
Cowboy316

cowboywc · September 09, 2009, 11:48:31 PM

Quote from: Ottawa Creek Bill on September 09, 2009, 10:34:36 PM
Great looking saddle WC. Would like to see you do a period correct half seat for your next project.

Bill

Howdy OCB
Only if someone orders one. I don't have any need for one and don't have the room for it to set around waiting to get sold.
WC

Marshal Will Wingam · September 10, 2009, 12:07:20 AM

Very nice, WC. I'm totally impressed with that one. Outstanding.

Ace Lungger · September 10, 2009, 07:38:33 AM

Howdy WC,

I have to agree with what the guys all said about that saddle, it is KILLER

Everyday that goes by is one day closer

You guys put so much work in those saddles If I could make one, it would take me a year or longer to make!!
In my opion saddle making is a art in it's own world!!!

I am starting a new rig for a Pard out west, and I have spent over 10 hours doing the lay out work! If I can get 2 hours a day to work on it, it will take 3-4 weeks to get it done! I don't think I could get a saddle ever made!!!
Man I cannot wait untill you get here!!

there has been a ton of pards on here helping me with everything, and a lot have helped me in carving, but to get the hands on and to meet you will be a very special moment!

Thanks for showing us, all the hard work and steps it takes to make a saddle, my hat is off to all you saddle makers!!!!
Can't wait to see ya!
Later ACE

cowboywc · September 15, 2009, 03:54:30 AM

Howdy All
It's Done. Just have to hang the latigos and get a chinch in the morning.
WC

Ace Lungger · September 15, 2009, 08:16:51 AM

Howdy WC,
That sure is Purdy!!!!!!! I was just wondering, will it get darker or will it stay pretty close to that color? Since I never have done anything in natural oil, I hear you guys talk about Sun Tanning, but since I don't know what you used as a final coat, wheter or not it will darken in the Sun?

It is getting closer

ACE

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · September 15, 2009, 09:50:27 AM

Well WC you did it again, you make me proud Pard, your saddle is Fantastic, beautiful cuts and the way you laid out your design all your knife work just pops out, and your finish as always is just beautiful, Think you have a winner here.

Best of luck in the contest

tEN wOLVES

JD Alan · September 15, 2009, 10:14:03 AM

The saddle looks fantastic WC. No matter what happens at the contest, your work is a winner! I'm grateful I had an opportunity to see it up close. JD

Dr. Bob · September 15, 2009, 12:21:08 PM

Simply gorgeous!!!!!!

cowboywc · September 15, 2009, 02:24:18 PM

Quote from: Ace Lungger on September 15, 2009, 08:16:51 AM
Howdy WC,
That sure is Purdy!!!!!!! I was just wondering, will it get darker or will it stay pretty close to that color? Since I never have done anything in natural oil, I hear you guys talk about Sun Tanning, but since I don't know what you used as a final coat, wheter or not it will darken in the Sun?

It is getting closer
ACE

Howdy Pal
Yes it will darken with time. Everytime it gets oiled it will darken.
WC

Gun Butcher · September 15, 2009, 04:24:02 PM

WC, it really finished off good. Now, with any luck at all maybe I can get mine done this year.
Got all my fingers and toes crossed that you will get the right kind of judges. But , at any rate you won the blue ribbon around here.

GB

Marshal Will Wingam · September 16, 2009, 12:50:30 AM

Boy, that really is beautiful, WC. I love the design and the way you executed it. Perfect visual balance. Very well done. GB is right, that one is a winner.

cowboywc · September 16, 2009, 02:28:55 AM

Thank you all for the kind words.
I had fun building this one even when it was giving me fits.
WC

cowboywc · September 16, 2009, 03:43:43 PM

Howdy All
I took my saddle to a friend of mine who is a really good saddle maker and IMHO the best chap maker on the planet, Dave Thornbury.
We talked about the minor things that I need to do on the next one. I also go to see how it looks on a horse.

WC

Ace Lungger · September 16, 2009, 04:44:42 PM

WC,
That realy looks good!!!! Great design, and the carving is AWESOME!!! You Rock!!!!!!!
Later
ACE