AndyH

Many thanks to Doug (TZHunter) & Gary Robinette for the interest & information on this saddle!! I will share with readers some of it... "Your saddle was built between 1945 and 1955 by one of two Master Saddle Makers working for King Ranch … Mr. Jimenez or Mr. Ramirez. Robert’s father-in-law (Guillermo “Willie” Guevara) was also a saddle maker at that time, but he worked primarily on chaps and other leather goods. The logo on your saddle is the 4th logo used on King Ranch saddles and we are currently stamping them with the eighth 8th logo. The ranch changes them about every 20 years. Your saddle is a Dick Kleberg Working Saddle and it is still being produced today. He said that the stirrup leather and fenders on your saddle are unique in design to that particular saddle and that unlike today it probably came complete with all the accessories … saddle bags, rear cinch, taps and breast collar. Now they are usually order separately. The saddle horn is what he called a Pelican design. He said that your saddle when it was purchased new was about $350.00. Today the same saddle would cost you about $3500.00" So great to realize some history on this saddle! Thanks again! Saddlebag- thank you for sharing your information & interest in this post. The undercut swells are great for "locking in" & the the cantle isn't a hi-back the seat has a nice pocket. I can see where a roper wouldn't care for the cut of the pommel though as you said, it's great for fresh/green horses & rough country. Definitely an all-day saddle!

I like your setup Chuck. Looks very efficient. Is your table reinforced for excessive pounding/ punching/ etc? And if so, with what? I'd like to have a worktable that size! I'd probably need it on casters though. Ok I already talked myself into it... next project- a table like Chucks!... thanks for the inspiration

That sounds like a pretty good dog! Good age too- out of the puppy stage when everything is a chew toy lol. Mine is 1 1/2 years old. No tricks or fetch-playing. She's pretty serious usually but she does have a monkey toy that is never too far away... You're right, it is nice to have a shop dog! Especially one that tolerates off-key singing with the radio...which, along with a coffee maker are 2 necessities in my shop.

Thats good! I had been checking with our local monument co periodically with same results until... a couple weeks ago they had a beautiful piece of granite 1 1/2"thick x 28"x12" that had broken on one edge. Free! I have a 12x12 piece also but wanted something bigger...

Hey CD thanks for the link. There's 3 reasons she may be grumpy: 1-it's around 1:00a.m., 2- that space is probably a bit cramped (but the only place she'll lay), 3- she don't like her picture taken... We have 2 dogs & 2 cats who all love being in the garage/shop with me. I need to install a doggie door! What kinda dog is your Rex? Charlene is half shi-tzu & half blue heeler (dont ask...) with the personality of a heeler. Anyone else have "shop pets/mascots"?

Ok so my humble workspace doesn't really compare with all the awesome pics I've seen on here but I guess we all start somewhere... Anyhow I'm happy with it! And now I cant upload...:-/ For anyone interested, I will post pic(s) of said work area in my gallery

Like your blog, love the Waylon Telecaster!

Classy! 1st rate job

Thanks TZ! I sent you my email via PM.

Thanks alot for the info oltoot! I'm supposed to send pics to them so they mat better able to provide info. I receive their catalog & you're correct about their products. Thanks as well for comment on hobbles. They work great & are used quite often. IMO all horses benefit from being hobble-broke. Wish I could say I made 'em lol