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1 hour ago, Goldshot Ron said:My suggestion after making a new saddle is to use it, then sell it as used.
Ron,
I already have two of those. I need to work on the selling part.
Double L is the rebirth of Quality Mfg. It was a really nice tree and they were easy to work with. I made one tap with less than ideal leather just to practice. The lower string runs underneath the stirrup and above the stirrup tread. These are on 4" stirrups, so there isn't much room. Thanks for commenting.
Randy
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On 2/13/2024 at 1:19 PM, purplefox66 said:I'm curious on how many sides of leather does it take to make a saddle also how long.
Sorry. I missed this question. The snarky answer is too many and too long.
It took 3 sides for the saddle, tapaderos, and a scabbard. I probably have about 80 hours in the entire project but I'm not very efficient and some of that time was learning to make tapaderos.
Randy
8 minutes ago, jrdunn said:Don't know how I missed this one. Beautiful Saddle.
Thanks. I appreciate the compliment.
Randy
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That looks great. I have used that same craftaid but it didn't look that good. Your detail on the head is impressive.
Randy
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Ron,
Nice looking saddle. What stamp did you use? I couldn't find a vintage Hamley rose when I wanted one, so bought the JW flower stamp.
Randy
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On 3/20/2024 at 12:36 PM, rdl123 said:Nice job Randy!
Thanks Ron.
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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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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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@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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9 hours ago, Burkhardt said:Practice and plan on screwing up a lot because you can go brain dead flipping it back in fourth till that one time and then sob, you forgot to turn it..
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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4 hours ago, chuck123wapati said:you may think about trying inverted carving also. that where the picture is beveled into the leather.
Thanks. I'll try that.
Randy
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3 hours ago, Dwight said:It could easily be done on a laser engraver . . .
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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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
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I appreciate the new comments. I don't make many holsters, so it seems like every one is the first one.
Randy
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That's a really nice pistol and the holster is classy. At the risk of being 'that guy' I would offer that matching the pattern on the pistol with simple swivel knife cuts on the holster would be really cool. You have it for a month ... Just saying
Randy
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Those look really classy. Did you make your own pattern or purchase one? Thanks,
Randy
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Pure craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.
Randy
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Thanks,
Randy