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    On 4/19/2020 at 5:14 AM, Denise said:

    Neat saddle, but just to let you know, the "Swade" saddle tree terminology isn't new to you and your trainer friend. It has been used by a saddle maker and tree maker in Canada for quite a few years now.  https://www.stevemasonsaddles.com/saddles.htm  Great minds think alike, but every tree maker does things differently so just to beware that some people may have another design in mind if they ask you for a Swade. 

    Yes Denise.  I have to admit, we've been looking for inspiration in many places.  I understand that SWade can make everyone think a little differently.  We mainly wanted our region- central Europe. enrich a not very common saddle model

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    On 3/22/2020 at 5:22 PM, EdOdgers said:

    Nice!  Compact, elegant lines.  Impressive how you carved the fork lip (swell/gullet transition) of the one-piece cover.  The flowerless carving is unique and flows.  Who made the tree?

    Hi Ed. Thanks for your words. I build my own trees. We developer this tree with my good friend- real cowboy and horse trainer. He have lot of experiences with ranch work and roping on cattle ranches in USA. Here is his  own personal  "special" SWade saddle from our production

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    2 minutes ago, JayEhl said:

    That is really cool work.  Could you give us an idea of the size like maybe posting another picture up there next to a ruler or something we could compare?   And for that really small detail work, what sorts of tools did you use?   

    Thank you . Half size projects are my hobby , real size saddlemaking is my day job. All tools, materials and technologies are same like on real size work, but smaller

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    On 10/12/2019 at 1:19 PM, johnv474 said:

    This look incredible.  About what size is this?  I'm trying to get an idea of the scale without being familiar with the original. 

    Is half size (50%) from original saddle   When original saddle was 26" lenght, this copy is 13"lenght only. These miniatures served like "salesman samples" 

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    Hello

    I just bought this "piece of history".  I know "powder river" brand from Brighton feed and saddlery, but this brand looks different and i think saddle is older than Brighton shop.  Please know anyone age of this saddle?  On left skirt under rig is number 1254

    Next question….On seat jockeys - both sides is very primitive carved brand.- owner or  ranch brand maybe...  next unknown mark for me

    Thanks

    Martin

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    On ‎6‎. ‎10‎. ‎2017 at 9:59 PM, pete said:

    Beautiful! What is the tool that you use for the outside edge? Looks like a mules foot or some kind of arrow stamp.

    Beauty!!

    edged stamp???????

    Thanks. I t is my own stamp... like my all tools and stamps. .I don´t know where i saw this at first, but i think JWP produce very several stamp.

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    Hi all

    Next funny project just finished. Half size saddle was bulit for our good friends like a wedding gift. Sddle stand  and saddle pad in same size  included. I have to mention my wife. She is a great weaver  for these small pads. I look forward to other similar projects from our workshop

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    20 hours ago, CaptQuirk said:

    That is one tough vest, it looks like it would turn away a knife blade easily. Is there a reason it is so short?

    Yes, looks short. But it is good for sitting on bike ....by the way, body on pic is mine, vest isn´t my size. Original owner  is a little smaller than me

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    On ‎23‎. ‎8‎. ‎2017 at 4:23 PM, WoodysWorkshop said:

    Holey Moley...That's just plain Awesome!

    What weight is that leather?

    Top leather is 6-7oz.  plus 2-3oz. lining.  .........very thick and heavy . But customer want durable protection.  This est is inspired from Bikers gangs in Russia.....Nights Wolves, etc...

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