Goldshot Ron

Jonas, very nice work on the lead. Tom, I have looked at your seat project and it seems like there is no cheap-decent looking repair that one could do. But, could you cut the stitching along the bottom of the tear, insert a patch under the seat, stitch along the upper part of the tear, and finish by restitching the original seam? With that said, it doesn't seem like an inexpensive repair either. You still have to remove the bottom of the saddle to get to the top section, don't you? I'd like to know what you decided. Ron

Randy, I have only been planning this saddle for over a year. My new strategy is to build a saddle, use it, then sell for used. I sold the saddle I was using over a year ago, and it's time for a new saddle. What style trees does Swanke make? A 9 month wait is about the speed I move. The primary styles that I have used are: Wades and SF Bowman. The primary purpose for the saddle would be mountain pleasure riding with the capablity to tow a pack horse or two if needed. I'll post a photo when completed. Ron