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I cant find any good red patent leather, Ive bought some ugly red that didn't do the trick! Im making Saddle seat brow bands and need either a cherry red- almost maroon, Ive talked to one guy and he said to get it made up Id have to get $2,500 worth made up, and anther guy said he gets his from over seas? Id basically need one to two sides! Tandy had a sale a while back with patent and assorted colors, but NO RED! Needs to be nice red too! Let me know if you have a lead... Thanks -Andrew

Ive been trying to get ahold of them too! calling and emailing! if you get ahold of them let me know~! -Andrew

Hey Kevin, have you ever tried Ken Chapman? he lives close enough to me, Ive been down and picked out leather a couple times, Its not sedgwicks but still pretty good! I send someone your way for a saddle the other day, gave them your email did they get a hold of you? -Andrew

I still have this machine that I don't use! it has a drop down material guide, double toe harness foot with center groover foot, it also has a left toe foot, and the blanket feet. Its all set up ready to sew! Used it this week! Im willing to take offers and trades! -Andrew

Ive got an adler 204-374 walking foot machine I might be will to trade depending on condition of the #9.... Email me some pictures and I can get you some more pics of the adler with table and stand andrew@awharness.com -Andrew

i got some punches from Byler in NY, there are two brothers up there, one does machines and the other does dies and punches. the last name is not the same as Beilers Supply, Ive got the info someplace, Shop talk did an article on them and they got really busy, I think it was four months before I got my punches, but they're pretty nice! -Andrew

Im looking for a deep red shiny gator Gator I was wondering who might have some of this to buy? -Andrew

Standard Rivet in Boston sell the chain link ones and many more! google them -Andrew

I am thinking about getting a clicker and I like to research everything before I jump in!~ Used sounds great for several reasons, price being one. New seems like the easier due to warranty, shipping and so on. I am not sure what brand to look for and what size? 10 15 20 Ton? I would be cutting out harness part for the time being! 10-12 oz for the most part! Can anyone shed any light? Ive started to price some options out, but am in NH and would like to find something on the east coast if at all possible! Thanks -Andrew

I have a adler 204-370 flat bed for sale, it has double harness toe pressor feet, as well as a left toe. It has the drop down material guide, as well as one that attaches to the bed. it has a speed reducer and a clutch motor. I barley use this machine, I am going to buy a new Campbell once I sell this machine. Stitch quality is amazing on this bad boy! Sews 3/4". Made in W. Germany. Perfect for sewing saddle pads or other flat work. $2,750 -Andrew www.awharness.com

I got a call from a local tack shop that I do a lot of work for. THey have a brand new western saddle that has some mystierous stains on it. They are guessing that it may be blood, and its on the suede seat. THey tried to clean it out but had no luck. How should I handle this? Dye it? what will take the stain out? at a loss! But they have a 1200 saddle that they cant sell now, so I might as well try to fix it~! -Andrew

I have a tippmann embosser I might sell, I just have the creasing rolls and one little outliner as well as the cutter attachement, its like brand new! havent used it much, still have the box it came in and everything -Andrew

I was going to go down and check out this guys leather! His warehouse is 10mins from my buddies barn and right down the road from a good seafood joint! Maybe next week! Andrew

padding the flap, not blocking them out like a dressage saddle... I saw that you had mentioned the dressage saddle... I was thinking about hacking up a saddle I have at home before I attempt it on the customers saddle -Andrew

Thanks Kevin, Ive been going to call Windmill to see what they recomend or about the foam. but I do have felt in the shop. This girl is a "10" and I dont want to mess up her saddle! I need to score a date out of it! She doesnt want suede! So basically outline the knee roll, cut the flap and make a new section to sew on (like most stock) Or just cover the felt with the chap leather and sew it on top of the flap? Thanks -Andrew

Hi I need to do a job for a friend, as a friend! I need to add knee rolls to an AP hunt saddle, what weight and type of leather works out well? Foam? How thick? And where's the beast place for the foam? -Andrew

Its a Moran Saddlery Saddle made by Ruban Moran in OK, I do not have pictures, it was sent back to the rep for the maker. Bruce I think nailed it on the head, its just sliver plate... even thought the customer paid a pretty penny! -Andrew

I had orderd off of a Friday special too... had always had great service with them. Didnt get the order and didnt get the order. I called, they couldnt find the order, I was on hold for 15-20 mins, they were thing going to call me back... Called a week later, same deal. the called me back about 3-four days later and have called again since about my order... I agree with the bitter taste in my mouth! I used to look forward to the friday emails!

I am going to get one Bob! I am glad that you have the ULS up and running! I started on four quick hitch work harnesses last night I want to get them done by next week, and I will start a Campbell Randall fund! After buying a used ULS, I think when I get a new needle and Awl, it will be NEW NEW and all up and working! That adler runs great still, sewed some saddle pads on it the other day, but it doesnt get a 1/10th of the work the 441 clone does!- it does sew better

The DVD sounds like Machine porn to me! When I got weavers promo leather machinery video I know I "had" to have aleast a couple things that they sell!

Bob, that Union got the best of me! I hate to admit it, but it did! Ah we can only dream right? I'll get a Campbell one of these days... How goes things in Flint? I was going to email Campbell Randall to get a price on a new machine about an hour ago... TOO TEMPTING!

I want a campbell in the worst way! If I was to go to Tx, I would go check the machines and options out first hand, and probably end up picking one up with the accessories, presser feet to sew Rounds and raised work and up the the buclkes!

A client and friend of mine bought a high end show saddle and paid not one but two pretty pennies for it two years ago. The saddle was used very very lightly at probably 10 shows. He called me to let me know that the silver turned black, and it won't polish, its almost like the plating came off the saddle. I work pretty much in strap goods and harnesses and have no idea about silver. Is this normal? is this something that happens? are there differnt levels of plating? In your eyes should the maker stand behind this? The maker also made the silver Thanks again guys! -Andrew

I tried harness hardware inc. I've had a huge amount of demaind for stirrup leathers for Walk trot kids riding in the morgan circuit, I've been using #49's in SS because I had them on hand, would like to find 5/8" sturrip buckles -Andrew

Earl's address @ bluegrass leather is 1335 Rayborn Hill Rd Liberty KY 42539