Author Topic: Next Contest Saddle (Read 53719 times)

Marshal Will Wingam · « **Reply #80 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:27:21 AM »

That really does look beautiful, WC. This sadle will really be impressive.

GunClick Rick · « **Reply #81 on:** July 23, 2009, 06:16:50 PM »

Ya don't look cold

But that toolin is very cool.Hope this ain't a rude question,but how much would a saddle like that go for when finished.?

Gun Butcher · « **Reply #82 on:** July 23, 2009, 08:40:38 PM »

WC, your tooling just knocks my socks off. that is very impressive.

I truly understand that bit about being a contortionist.

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GunClick Rick · « **Reply #83 on:** July 23, 2009, 09:05:22 PM »

Ya gotta have confidence to do something like takin a knife to leather,that would scare me to death.

cowboywc · « **Reply #84 on:** July 24, 2009, 02:40:01 AM »

Howdy Rick
What'll give me for it?
WC

Gun Butcher · « **Reply #85 on:** July 24, 2009, 06:58:34 PM »

WC, are you using full weight saddle skirting for the cover on the swells. How long does it have to soak to get that pliable?

cowboywc · « **Reply #86 on:** July 24, 2009, 08:29:01 PM »

Howdy GB
Yes I am but the edges are skived back about 2-3 inches and the horn hole is skives about 3/4 of an inch.
I run the leather under the water till all the air bubbles stop.
WC

Gun Butcher · « **Reply #87 on:** July 24, 2009, 08:56:02 PM »

Thanks WC, I almost have my ground seat done and I am getting better with the beveler. Like you said it just takes practice.

I have to figure out a way to get some more leather. I have enough to do some of the small pieces but I am going to need another side for the skirts. My ground seat doesn't look like yours but I am copying as close as I can the original

GunClick Rick · « **Reply #88 on:** July 24, 2009, 10:26:50 PM »

I gotta bisquit

(The sherriff in Lonsome Dove when he came up to the old cabin where they were skinnin possum)

RollingThunder · « **Reply #89 on:** July 25, 2009, 07:41:06 AM »

I'll see that biscuit, and raise ya two dollops of home-churn butter.

RollingThunder · « **Reply #90 on:** July 25, 2009, 07:43:13 AM »

Quote from: Dr. Bob on July 23, 2009, 01:57:33 AM

Kewel!!!

I think Dr. Bob has been watching too much Jonas Bros. LOL

Dr. Bob · « **Reply #91 on:** July 25, 2009, 06:51:50 PM »

Onliest time that I have ever seen the Jonas Bros. is in the checkout line at the grocery store. Been spelling it that way for quite a number of years! I stopped listing to new music in the '70's when the guitars got fuzzzzzzzzy and LOUD. Ole fuddy duddy I am!!

cowboywc · « **Reply #92 on:** July 25, 2009, 09:35:42 PM »

Howdy All
Just finished the cantle back. Took all day to make the pattern and get the fit right so I could do the carving in the right place.
I'll post more pix after it's on the saddle.
WC

cowboywc · « **Reply #93 on:** July 25, 2009, 09:36:27 PM »

Here is a detail shot.
WC

JD Alan · « **Reply #94 on:** July 25, 2009, 09:46:36 PM »

Wow, great detail WC. Thanks for the series of pictures, JD

Dalton Masterson · « **Reply #95 on:** July 25, 2009, 10:43:08 PM »

Dang WC. I like that fiddlin ya did on the edges. Its not real noticeable at first, then its BAM when ya see it.
DM

Marshal Will Wingam · « **Reply #96 on:** July 26, 2009, 12:43:23 AM »

That's truly fine work. I agree with Dalton about the border work. Keep 'em coming.

GunClick Rick · « **Reply #97 on:** July 26, 2009, 01:15:00 AM »

Is that golden rod unfolding or fiddleneck?Gonna look FIIIINE when it's all dyed up and ready to ride..Gonna be a sight to see...

Skeeter Lewis · « **Reply #98 on:** July 26, 2009, 01:44:28 AM »

Beautiful work, Cowboy. I like the unusual basketweave pattern.

RollingThunder · « **Reply #99 on:** July 26, 2009, 07:56:24 AM »

Really like the motion accents outside the plant! Nice work!

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