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Howdy all I have a question the wife wants me to ask. I hope it's not to silly? She has a saddle shes been using for about ten yrs. Her ? is if over that time frame she hasn't been sitting square in the saddle is possible to have warped the tree due to having more weight on one side. Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Mike

entiendo Thank you and I'm glad ya like it. Mike

Thanks Rayban!!! LOL But I don't think I have enough years left to get that good!! How is the bracelet holding up. Mike

Thanks Rob This will probably gross some out. But it's darkened with redman (golden blend) chewing tobacco. I think ya can also use coffee or tea to achieve the same color. But it may not taste as good while you chew it. Mike

Here is a headstall I just finished. Let me know what ya think good or bad. Thanks ,Mike

Rob Very Nice looking work!!! It's always nice when ya can find time to braid. As it always seems there is plenty of other stuff to get done. Thanks for sharing. Mike

Kevin Nice looking billfold. It's good to see ya back posting. Mike

Barra That was a outstanding video!!! I could listen to those old timers all day. Thanks for sharing. Mike

Happy Birthday to the old timers!!! It looks like I'm the baby of the bunch! I hope ya'll have a great day. Mike

Rawhider I've only used rawhide from Tejas and I've been real happy. I'd be real happy to know how Zack Whites compares. As I'm always looking to save a buck. Mike

Rawhide Hereford Bi-Products has been changed to Tejas Industries. Bill Confer is the fella ya need to talk too. They sell rawhide by the foot precut or will sell sides or circles. They have cow,calf,or slunk(unborn calf) The ph# is (806)363-7232 I hope this helps. Mike

Crow Nice job on the braiding. Did ya use roo. I say practice on whatever ya got! Mike

Howdy All I joined this forum to learn from others and share what little knowledge I have if it's needed. I'm not a real big computer or internet type of guy so I really don't know about search engines or all the other stuff. All I know is I like LW the way it is. But it seems the bigger we get the more people come along and want to change it's intended purpose which is to share knowledge and friendship. This is a great site with great people so why change the dynamics (big word) of it. If a guy can sell something every now and again from people seeing stuff on the site then great. But I would rather find another way of selling my stuff than losing the original concept of LW that makes it so great. Just my .02 cents. Mike

Doug Welcome to a great site with great people. I'm always glad to see new braiders join. If ya have any ?'s fire away and well try our best to answer them. And as always pictures are encouraged. Mike

KAW Once again outstanding work. Your work never fails to amaze me. Thanks for sharing!! Mike

we have a dell computer and some kind of point and shoot camera plus some older film cameras and the wife has a cell phone. And to think some people say I'm not up on the teckie stuff HA! Mike

And a group picture taken at the house on Mothers Day. Mike

My youngest daughter My son Me driving a 1926 LaFrance in a parade with the wife and kids Mike

Here is a picture of me and one of my oldest daughter. I have some more I ned to post but I have to figure out how to resize them. Mike

I use white saddle soap or rawhide creme Mike

Art Isn't nutria like a big swamp rat that was imported here from who knows where. I had a buddy that used to trap them in Lousiana. I think I'll stick to buffalo, beef , and chicken. And if anybody uses a turkey fryer be sure and use it ouside(common sense you would think) But I've actcually been on a couple of fires where they were being used in garages. One guy actually burned his garage down kind of ruined his Thanksgiving day. Happy eating Mike

8thsinner I wish had some ideas but I don't. I just want to wish ya the best of luck as it looks like you have a ton of work ahead of ya. When ya get done I would love to see some pictures of what you have come up with. Best of luck! Mike

entiendo Thats great!!!!!!!!! I'am real happy for ya. Mike

entiendo I think I mistakenly called that a two turn knot. I think it is a three turn knot. In either case it really doesn't matter. Once you understand how to make the knot longer ya could take as many turns as ya want. I think it's nice to know how many turns ya take so if your matching knots on a piece of work they are the same length. You shouldn't have to make a knot longer to add bights. If your doing a two turn knot you should be able to use 4,6,8, or more bights. I hope this helps. Keep asking and we'll get it figured out or get real confused. Mike

crow That turned out real nice. I really like how you have the solid black on the bottom half. And then the interweaves contrasting colors look great together. Great job!! Mike