Looking for a stitching horse

[Biscuit Joe]

Hi everyone.
I'm looking for a stitching horse. I just seem to find one for sale anywhere.
Does any one here  know where they can be purchased?
Thanks
Joel

[Dalton Masterson]

You looking for the kind you sit on, or the kind you put between your knees (pony)?

I got my pony from Ace Lungger, but it is tall enough it sits on the floor and my fit sit on the bottom to steady it. I dont know if he is up to making more, but he makes a nice one when he can.

Otherwise, auctions and antique shops are where I have seen the sit on types.
DM

[Marshal Will Wingam]

I've seen them occasionally on ebay. Junk shops often have them. I saw one recently in a collectables shop in Sonora.

[Cliff Fendley]

I've seen horses in Weaver leather catalog. You can buy a cheap made pony from Tandy.

I prefer to use a pony and made mine a few years back.

I saw plans for building a horse a while back but can't remember where right now.

[panhead pete]

Mornin' Biscuit,

Weaver Leather still has them in their catalog.  Siegel Leather of California used to sell a stitching clam.  It is like a huge pair of tweesers that you place between your knees to hold the work.  It takes a little getting used to.  If you have the the horse is probably a better bet.

Best,

Panhead Pete

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

  I'm with Dalton on this one, Ace Lunger made mine, and I swear by it, in fact every time I use it , I could give Ace a big Bear Hug, he made mine to my specifications, no more back ache and sewing is now comfortable and fun, I don't know if he is still making them, but you could pm him and ask.


                    tEN wOLVES 

[goodtime annie]

http://grandpaspastime.com/WoodProducts.aspx Dale Grabowski  makes the ones that Hide Crafter use to sell.

[Biscuit Joe]

Thanks for the replies
I'm looking for the kind that is a bench with the Jaws attached. A sit on type.

I'd check out the suggestions at Weaver. But I don't have a Tax ID number. I'll give Siegel's a call on Monday

I'd make it myself if I had that type of talent. Maybe I'll haf'ta try it.

I hate to bother Ace about it. Haven't seen him here in a while.

Annie,
I gave the gentleman you suggested an email at least a week ago and haven't heard back yet.

So...
Thanks Gang for all the help and suggestions. I guess I'll have to keep looking.
Joel

[goodtime annie]

Dale does a lot of the horse shows in TX and is sometimes gone for weeks at a time. This is the season for them in TX

[knucklehead]

check ebay. just saw a design that you are looking for there last weekend

[Cliff Fendley]

Someone also had one on Leatherworker.net. Looked like a nice old Randal. I'd love to have it myself but other things are more pressing.

[Boothill Bob]

BJ, make your own stitching horse, I did mine from the pattern in
the book HAND SEWING LEATHER. Its a good helping hand 

[Dr. Bob]

There is one here in an antique mall in Independence, MO.  A nice antique one and in great condition.  It is not cheap, but I don't remember the price.  I can check tomorrow in you are interested.

[nordmarc]

I have an old stitching horse for sale. It's the bench kind that you sit on. It's fully functional, good working order. If you're interested I can send you a picture.

Hi everyone.
I'm looking for a stitching horse. I just seem to find one for sale anywhere.
Does any one here  know where they can be purchased?
Thanks
Joel

[TN Mongo]

I see them several times a year at estate sales.  Google estate sales in your area, many of the sales have pictures posted of stuff at the sale.  I have found all kinds of leather tools, shooting stuff, and tools at these sales.

[Biscuit Joe]

Wow someone found this old thread.
I thank you all for your input. I did eventually get one from Weaver. Got it late last fall.
Shoot fire, to boot, it's even tall enough for me.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Howdy pard

      Post a picture when you can, sounds like a good one, you just can't beat a good stitching horse.

                 tEN wOLVES 

[WaddWatsonEllis]

I bought mine from another leatherworkier on here ... and I love it!

The original owner/builder bulit it with tool wells on the arms that tend to keep needles, awls and needlenose pliers nearby.

I also have one of Ace Lunger's Stitching ponies ... and I wll attach pics of both



Stitching Pony by Ace Lunger:

[WaddWatsonEllis]

BTW,

When I was looking for a stitching horse I  found plans for one in an old farmer's book of plans .... The tip was gven to me by a another member and the address is on cascity.com in another thread on the leather channel. If you are interested, look for one theat I started on Stitching horses .... the plans were for repairing arnesses and larger stuff, but would work very well for a normal stitching horse ....

[WaddWatsonEllis]

HI Again,

I just realized that the pic did not show the 'Tool Bays' that I am so fond out .... It would be really easy to add them on it anyone wanted to ... so here is a new pic ... it was taken in morning ambient light, so my appologies on the darkness ...