ArtS

I've had a few friends ask me about making them corsets. Now I know who to come to for advice and patterns! ArtS

All I can say as a newby to saddle making is thanks to all of you for sharing your knowledge and views. I can see that saddle making is like horsemanship - lots of opinions. All are valuable and should be filtered by the listener. When I started riding I learned to listen to everyone and take away from that what made sense to me. I think I've become a pretty good horseman because of it. I'm trying to do the same with saddle making. I respect all your abilities and opinions and THANK YOU VERY MUCH for sharing them. I have MUCH more to learn. I'll be dead before I ever get this right but I sure am enjoying the process. It's discussions like this that we all learn new ideas from and grow. A couple of quotes that fit here are; “The forest is a quiet place if only the best birds sing.” - Kay Johnson “Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.” - Will Rogers Thanks, ArtS

Now that would have been a neat experience! I bet you heard some good stories. ArtS

I enjoy doing other artwork such as painting, drawing etc but not much time for any of that anymore. If I'm not pounding leather I'm usually riding or working my horses. Also camping with the horses. I finished rebuilding an old motorcycle a while back. I also enjoy going target shooting with my guns. Of course the best is spending time with my wife, family and friends. ArtS

"Can you skin a bear?" I love that part of the movie when he get the bear into the cabin and tell him to skin that! LOL One of my favorites is 'Open Range' and the old Clint Eastwood westerns. I also enjoy having the old B westerns playing in the background while I work. Roy Rogers, John Wayne, etc. ArtS

I prefer the stampede strings with the cotter pins. It doesn't hurt the hat in any way since you bring it up through the seam of the hat band. I also agree that if you ride in the woods at any time you will prefer to have your cotter pin pull loose than get a neck burn or worse. This is experience talking LOL. ArtS

I just got my new makers stamp from Jeff Mosby. He did a great job and is great to deal with. ArtS

I just got my new makers stamp from Jeff Mosby. He did a great job and is great to deal with. ArtS

Does anyone have a good picture of them mounted on the saddle? ArtS

You had to make that to show up your wife's purse, right? LOL Absolutely beautiful! The new Mr. and Mrs. Al Stohlman. ArtS

Beautiful work. Now you can retire and live off her! I like the way that she sewed it. ArtS

David, I never heard of that before. I looked it up on the net and it sounds pretty good - especially since you can oil through it. Do you use the spray or the manual? Do you get it from Dyo Chemical, Inc? Thanks, ArtS

Thanks Bruce. I used to use Resolene on most of my stuff but it was streaking and getting bubbles in it. ArtS

What do you use as the top coat on your saddles and why? I've heard Resolene, just oil, etc. I'm trying to decide what to use on my second one. Thanks, ArtS

I'm so glad to hear good news about Billy. I've admired his work ever since first seeing it and being amazed! ArtS

Thanks for the update! I can't wait to see the pictures. ArtS

Cool job! I really like it. ArtS

They look great - beautiful job! I'd also like to see a clearer picture and a front shot please. ArtS

Here is one on ebay that appears to be a handy design. http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Machinist-Vise...1QQcmdZViewItem ArtS

My catalog have always had prices in them. The separate price sheet was for wholesale prices. ArtS

Thanks a bunch! ArtS

Thanks. Sounds like it take a little practice to get it right. I'll have to give it a try on some scrap first. ArtS

I'd like to see pics and dimensions of the lace maker please. Thanks, ArtS schwaba@alltel.net

Great job. They look comfortable. I can't say much for the feet though. LOL ArtS

WOW! Great work! ArtS