Will James Wood Post Horn

[Will James Wood Post Horn]

53 minutes ago, toxo said:

Even a Brit can see that is a thing of beauty. Well done sir.

Thanks,

Randy

[Will James Wood Post Horn]

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

[Will James Wood Post Horn]

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

[Buck practice]

That looks great. I have used that same craftaid but it didn't look that good. Your detail on the head is impressive.

Randy 

[Latest Wade Saddle Build]

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

[Will James Wood Post Horn]

On 3/20/2024 at 12:36 PM, rdl123 said:

Nice job Randy!

Thanks Ron. 

[Braided welt on swell fork]

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

[Braided welt on swell fork]

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

[Will James Wood Post Horn]

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

[Will James Wood Post Horn]

Thanks for the compliments. I don't need another saddle, but I would sure like to keep this one. 

Randy

[Will James Wood Post Horn]

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

[Rosette Cutter]

@bruce johnson, what grit do you have in the file? It looks like it's 1/4" diameter. Thanks, 

Randy

[Rosette Cutter]

Thanks Bruce. I appreciate the advice. 

Randy

[Rosette Cutter]

Does anyone have instructions for sharpening rosette cutters? I have two punches from Weaver that are woefully dull. Thanks, 

Randy

[Barry King #2 Lattice Basketweave]

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

[Oilfield Logo]

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

[Oilfield Logo]

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

[Oilfield Logo]

Thanks. It's supposed to go on the back of a saddle and carving is the only option I have. 

Randy

[Oilfield Logo]

I've been tasked with carving this logo. This is my first attempt.  Any tips are appreciated. Thanks, 

Randy

[Swivel knife help!]

While I'm far from a swivel knife expert, I would use my 1/4" angled blade on something like that. 

Randy

[Ruger Blackhawk 357 mag Holster]

I really like those oak leaves. Well done. 

Randy

[First Formed Holster]

I appreciate the new comments. I don't make many holsters, so it seems like every one is the first one. 

Randy

[Brotherhood Of The Traveling 1858 Holster]

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

[Custom Chinks]

Those look really classy. Did you make your own pattern or purchase one? Thanks, 

Randy

[Head Gear for a Show Jumper]

Pure craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing. 

Randy