4t Diamond Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Just completed my first saddle and looking for honest opinions. This was completed in my free time after work over the past 3 months and I was fortunate enough to work with a very gracious and talented saddle maker during the process. Any tips for my next project would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted June 3, 2015 Sure looks good from here. Heck of a project for a first one and you pulled it off well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted June 3, 2015 I second Bruce's comments. Nice Job! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdl123 Report post Posted June 5, 2015 I like it - Very nice work for a first rig! What kind of tree did you put in it? I like the old timey look. R Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4t Diamond Report post Posted June 6, 2015 Thanks a lot! Tree is a replica based from a 1920ish Visalia that my mentor had around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Great looking saddle, nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4t Diamond Report post Posted June 9, 2015 Thanks Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rktaylor Report post Posted June 15, 2015 Being only a year or so removed from my first saddle, I am duly impressed. I am still apprehensive about visible stitching on the back of the cantle binding so am even more impressed that you tackled it on the first saddle. I also like the combined of basket weave and floral designs. Great job. Seeing other people's work makes me want to order another tree, but I better hold off for a while. Thanks for sharing, Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4t Diamond Report post Posted June 27, 2015 Thanks Randy. I liked the idea of the floral/basket combo and I'm happy with the way it came out for my first try on carving roses. Im spending a lot more time practicing on how to carve them better to have them look nicer but any pointers would be appreciated. I'm sure most of the finesse comes with plenty of practice. -Trevor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ponypome Report post Posted September 15, 2015 just wanted to epic you have a nice style with saddles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
