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I just looked at a few saddles and most of mine are tied with 1/4 to 5/16 wide lace with about a 3/16 hole. The lace is either 3-4 oz latigo or kangaroo that is really thin. Randy
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I would split that to 3-4 oz and use a 5/16" hole. Randy
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Thanks. I appreciate the compliment. The hole size depends on lace thickness and width. 1/4" seems small to me. Depending on your lacing pattern, two holes could have three pieces of lace going through. Randy
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I use 346 on top and 277 on bottom. RT
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My good buddies would drop off a 30 pack and call it good. I have trouble pricing items, so I'm not the best source. You can price a set of billets online or at the local farm store and realize there is no way you can make them for that. You'll either give away your labor or materials or maybe some of both. However you'll make a higher quality product. Thus, I try to price items 40-50% above production items and realize, it's not going to be my bread and butter. Randy
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I have used everything from 6-7 ounce to 9-10 ounce latigo. It depends on the expected use. You could just double the saddle skirting if that's what you have on hand. 1.75" is pretty standard width. Randy
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rktaylor started following spur strap templates, Rear cinch strap, Help identifying a saddle stamp and and 2 others
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I use fairly stiff veg tan lined with latigo. It shouldn't need reinforcement at the holes. Randy
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Help identifying a saddle stamp
rktaylor replied to stavey's topic in Saddle Identification, Restoration & Repair
I agree with Bruce. I don't think Terry is a member here, but he shouldn't be hard to find. Randy -
Dwight, I'm a little late to the game, but this is my pattern. The holes match the strings on saddles I build. That curve should fit a lot of saddles. You can leave the front ear off if you want. I use it to attach the bags. The saddle bags in the photo are really heavy leather. They were my first attempt. Best, Randy
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Saddle rigging plate (2 rivets enough?)
rktaylor replied to andrewmcal's topic in Saddle Construction
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I have not used Tokonole, but the comments on Weaver's web page are positive. I will order some. Weaver only has brown at this time. I just received some tragacanth and Edge Kote that I need to test. Thanks for the tip, Randy
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Here's an option: http://www.pikespeaksaddlery.com/id293.htm Randy
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Those look good. Nice job. Randy
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There's a lot to like about that. Can't wait to see the final product. Randy