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They returned my call this afternoon (Friday) from my voicemail on Wednesday . So they are still in operation . Thanks.

Has anyone talked to Walsall Hardware lately ? I can not reach them by Phone . Thanks Clyde.

Hey Calan, Looks really good . I like the way you did the bottom of the quiver . Also the gusset and deer horn on the pouch looks good . Clyde

Hey Randy, I am sorry I missed you .How did you like the show . There were some really Great saddles this year , a much better turn out than last year. My saddle didn't do as well this year but had some good conversations and spent way too much at Bob Douglas' booth .It was good to see him there . Maybe next year. Clyde

Thanks, Randy and Billy!

Thank you for all the responses. Bikermutt07, Yes, the saddle strings are used for tying slickers, lead ropes, cow whips... etc. Josh and Ron, I get my buffed HO from Panhandle Leather or Montana Leather. Both usually have it in stock. The way I get it slick like that is that I apply Bee Natural #1 saddle oil and Ray Holes saddle butter. Thanks, Clyde

Saddle just delivered. It is built on a Rod Nikkel tree. 16 1/4" seat, 9 5/8 thigh lengh, 12 x 4 x 1 1/4 cantle, 13 wide fork with 4" stock thickness, 3 x 2 1/2 horn. 13/15 Herman oak skirting, buffed. I really enjoy this site and check in often but haven't posted any pictures in a while and figured it was time to contribute something. Clyde.

Congratulations , You have accomplished something that the majority of the leatherworking world will not even attempt. You did good. Now keep learning and DOING. Clyde

Hey Julia, I get my stainless steel nails from Jamestown Distributors Good prices , fast service. They carry ring shank, smooth shank and stainless acorn nuts for stirrup bolts. I need to find a new source for their (Sheridan Leather) elk hide horn wrap. Clyde.

For your consideration: Here is how I like my flat plate to look. Good luck, Clyde.

Very nice job Rod. Don't wait ten years to buld you next one.

That is a good looking rig.Keep it up. Clyde.

Thanks Josh, now if I could figure out how to get the fork cover over the horn without cutting it that would be great. The customer was pleased, he specifically wanted the cantle laid back and Rod did it just right. Rod and Denise Thank you for help. I started with a buffed hide then a coat of Bee Natural saddle oil, let dry.Then apply Ray Holes saddle butter liberally and use a seat stick and deer horn to slick it down.

This is a saddle that I just completed and delivered today. 15 1/2" seat, 12" x 3 1/2" cantle set at 32 1/2 degrees. Horn is 3 1/4" H x 2 1/2" W. The leather is 13-15 from ALD. Tree was built by Rod Nikkel. Excellent tree to work with. Thanks for looking. Clyde.

Bar grounders received yesterday.Very nice tools. Thanks,Clyde.

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Sheridan Leather has brass and stainless escutcheon pins.They advertise on this site.

Thanks .Me too.Current rig will be triweave quarter breed.Kind of tricky to run.

Thanks ,I will do the plugs on my next flat plate.Great idea.I worked in Kingsville from 80 to 83.

Thank you....For the horn wrap start with a piece of wet 4-6 oz elk hide 1 3/4" x 72". Put a split in one end just large enough to fit over the horn . Take it through the hand hole,under the gullet and around the horn clockwise(for a right handed roper). Pull tight as you wrap.tuck the tail through split at back of fork. Really crank down on it with a "chinaman strap". Before trimming the tail,let dry and check for final fit.

Saddlesmith saddles are a economy factory saddle.Saddle Smith Saddlery are custom saddles made by Crystal Smith in Idaho.

Thanks,The fork cover was the first association that i have done without a welt.The rope strap is my what I do.Learned it in South Texas brush country.Can be easily changed to a different style.It requires no hardware and it is safe.

I am a new member,long time viewer.I just completed this rig .It is a 16"Timberline Association tree,4 inch cantle,3 1/2"H x 4"finished cap,all leather ground seat,Herman Oak leather.Any critique would be appreciated.