Saddle Makers In Southern California

[Saddle Makers In Southern California]

I know i am beating a dead horse on this one, but i would like to get in touch with a Saddle maker in my area to work one on one with. i have searched for schools in my area with no avail. The problem is i own a contracting company for my day job,( hard to take off 3 weeks) and i am a team roper that got tired of having to buy new tack ever time i broke something, So i started fixing it myself .which lead me to were i am to day, wanting to work with someone.. and pick there brain. not just doing what they do but understanding why. any leads i would appreciate it. thanks for your time.

[Leather Rope Bag.]

a few more progress pics.

[Leather Rope Bag.]

here is a progress pic on my first bag.

[Leather Rope Bag.]

thanks for the advise Bruce, big fan of your work.

[Leather Rope Bag.]

I use oil tan for the gussets. It has a little more body than chap leather and helps hold the shape. Soft enough you can open the zipper and sort through. I over lap it on the bottom about a third and sew across the ends. That double layer helps prevent sagging from weigh and keeps the shape better over the long haul. I just sew them to the front and back with a machine.

how do you feel about hair on hide for the Gusset? what thickness do you use in the oil tanned?

[Leather Rope Bag.]

Thanks Tom,

i have searched this topic and i have read that thread. i was looking for something more technical.

i need more info on the gussets and how they are stitched.....this is the part that i am most worried about.

[Leather Rope Bag.]

hi guys, i am building a rope bag as an award in a roping coming up next month. i was wondering if any of you would shed some light on the build process,(preferred method )

i have a rope bag that i won in a roping awhile back and was planing on using it for a pattern. but if any of you have advise or ideas...Im all ears.. also my bag does not have dividers in it, if any one has a pattern i would be more then willing to pay you for it.

thanks,

[Floral Rope Bag]

great work!

i have been asked to make a rope bag as a gift for a roping coming up. i have never made one, and could use some advise on the pattern & zipper ...a little intimidated on this one.

thanks in advance

[Tippmann Boss For Sale]

have you revised your asking price??

[Roper Wallets]

i would love this as well. steverclelland@gmail.com thanks