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rktaylor

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About rktaylor

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    Stillwater, OK
  • Interests
    Saddle Making and Tack

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    Saddles and Carving

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Thanks for the compliments. I don't need another saddle, but I would sure like to keep this one. Randy
  5. 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
  6. @bruce johnson, what grit do you have in the file? It looks like it's 1/4" diameter. Thanks, Randy
  7. Thanks Bruce. I appreciate the advice. Randy
  8. Does anyone have instructions for sharpening rosette cutters? I have two punches from Weaver that are woefully dull. Thanks, Randy
  9. 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
  10. Thanks. I'll try that. Randy
  11. 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
  12. Thanks. It's supposed to go on the back of a saddle and carving is the only option I have. Randy
  13. I've been tasked with carving this logo. This is my first attempt. Any tips are appreciated. Thanks, Randy
  14. While I'm far from a swivel knife expert, I would use my 1/4" angled blade on something like that. Randy
  15. I really like those oak leaves. Well done. Randy
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