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About rktaylor
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Stillwater, OK
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Saddle Making and Tack
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Thickness depends on material. I use kangaroo from Y-Knot. It's pretty thin. If I'm using latigo, I cut the lace from the back portion of the side. I'll split it down to about 3 oz. It has to be high quality to be that thin and maintain strength. Randy
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rktaylor started following Oilfield Logo, Braided welt on swell fork, Will James Wood Post Horn and and 1 other
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I use kangaroo or latigo. I prefer kangaroo. I have used the lacing pattern from Harry Adam's book. I have not used a double diamond, but I'm sure you could. Randy
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The saddle before this was for me. Maybe I'll buy a gun and make a holster for it. Or make a purse for my wife. Randy
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Thanks for the compliments. I don't need another saddle, but I would sure like to keep this one. Randy
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I just finished this saddle. Double L tree, Will James. Chestnut HO leather. The tapaderos (my first set) are from Bob Klenda's pattern in Leather Crafter's Journal. Randy
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@bruce johnson, what grit do you have in the file? It looks like it's 1/4" diameter. Thanks, Randy
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Thanks Bruce. I appreciate the advice. Randy
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Does anyone have instructions for sharpening rosette cutters? I have two punches from Weaver that are woefully dull. Thanks, Randy
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I have this stamp and been there, done that. I echo Bruce's comments on antiquing. I'll share a photo if I can find one. Randy
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Thanks. I'll try that. Randy
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That's true, but I don't have easy access to a laser engraver. I'll do my best carving it and see if it works out. Randy
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Thanks. It's supposed to go on the back of a saddle and carving is the only option I have. Randy
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I've been tasked with carving this logo. This is my first attempt. Any tips are appreciated. Thanks, Randy
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While I'm far from a swivel knife expert, I would use my 1/4" angled blade on something like that. Randy
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I really like those oak leaves. Well done. Randy